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Navigating the Orbital Racetrack: How the 18th Space Defense Squadron Finds and Tracks Debris
Moving at the speed of nearly 22,000 miles per hour, debris orbiting the Earth poses a significant threat to satellites and spacecraft. Located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbra, California, the 18th Space Defense Squadron plays a crucial role in monitoring and tracking all artificial objects in Earth’s orbit to ensure the safety of our satellites, astronauts, and space exploration endeavors. (Photo courtesy of NASA.gov)

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Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, send holiday greetings to service members and their families.
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U.S. Space Command Holiday Greeting 2024
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Nov. 21, 2024 | 0:33
Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, send holiday greetings to service members and their families.
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