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Cape Canaveral SFS, April 2024 - A multinational team of rescue specialists, including three members from the Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue along with Pararescue Specialist from the 38th Rescue Squadron from Moody AFB, Ga., underwent rigorous training at the Rescue Force Qualification Course taught by 1 AF, Det 3 Rescue Instructor Cadre. The course prepares rescue forces for alert posturing through comprehensive academics, ground, and water operations. Trainees are immersed in space medicine basics and trained on a practice spacecraft analogue for crew capsule functionalities, astronaut extrication techniques, and spacecraft hazard identification, culminating in capsule up-righting drills. This collaboration, requested by NASA, aims to broaden rescue capabilities for Commercial Crew Program launches and foster a closer bond between Det 3/SOC and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, streamlining communication for global rescue missions.

April 10, 2024

Guardian Angels and Royal Canadian Air Force SAR Techs Solidify Space Rescue Skills Through Joint Training Effort

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. — In a landmark effort to enhance space rescue capabilities across international lines, the First Air Force (Air Forces Space), Det. 3 Instructor Cadre, recently conducted an extensive Rescue Force Qualification Course. The training, held from April 2-10 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, included three Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) techs and Pararescue Specialist from the 38th Rescue Squadron out of Moody AFB, Ga.

USSPACECOM signs SSA with Uruguay

April 9, 2024

USSPACECOM and Uruguayan Air Force Sign Space Situational Awareness Information Sharing Agreement

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Space Command and the Uruguayan Air Force signed a Space Situational Awareness information sharing agreement, Apr. 9, 2024.

U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, delivers keynote remarks to Space Symposium 39 attendees, April 9, 2024. Speaking to an audience representing all sectors of the space industry, Whiting emphasized the instrumental role of USSPACECOM’s partnerships in expanding a competitive advantage over the PRC and Russia, both now and in the decades to come.

April 9, 2024

Whiting underscores growing partnerships, capabilities required for competition, conflict at Space Symposium 39

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, opened the 39th annual Space Symposium at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 9, 2024.

USSPACECOM hosts I MEF and MARFORSPACE

April 4, 2024

USSPACECOM hosts I MEF and MARFORSPACE

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Alverez, U.S. Space Command deputy chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Joseph Matos III, Marine Corps Forces Space Command commander, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm, I Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. James McGrath, MARFORSPACE deputy commander, pose for a photo during a visit to USSPACECOM Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 2, 2024.

USSPACECOM hosts NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator

April 3, 2024

USSPACECOM hosts NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, welcomed National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Principal Deputy Administrator, Frank Rose, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 2, 2024.