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Nov. 27, 2023

NSDC Guardian becomes Supra Coder

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Capt. Jamel Sanders, cyberspace operations chief assigned to Space Delta 15 in support of the National Space Defense Center, earned the distinguished title of Supra Coder, Sept. 27, 2023.

Military personnel assigned to the 527th/26th Space Aggressor Squadron and 2d Multi-Domain Task Force provide real-time monitoring of health and wellness for military satellites during Exercise HEAVY RAIN 23, Nov. 16, 2023 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. HEAVY RAIN is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-led command and control exercise that tests and evaluates communication and data-sharing capabilities among the joint force, NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Nov. 22, 2023

STARCOM Aggressors enhance communication resilience in HEAVY RAIN 23 exercise

In an era where modern warfare increasingly hinges on command over the electromagnetic spectrum, the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS) has stepped up to the challenge. In the recent iteration of exercise HEAVY RAIN 23 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from Nov. 6-18, the 527th SAS played a crucial role in training communications professionals, predominantly Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron, to effectively operate in contested and degraded environments.

SDP 3-100, Space Domain Awareness cover

Nov. 16, 2023

STARCOM Releases Space Domain Awareness Doctrine Publication

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) recently released its latest Space Doctrine Publication (SDP), SDP 3-100, Space Domain Awareness – the first operational level doctrine publication developed by STARCOM for the U.S. Space Force.

Moving at the speed of nearly 22,000 miles per hour, debris orbiting the Earth poses a significant threat to satellites and spacecraft. 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

Nov. 15, 2023

Navigating the Orbital Racetrack: How the 18th Space Defense Squadron Finds and Tracks Debris

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Imagine you're a racecar driver hurtling along a crowded track, surrounded by hundreds of other vehicles. They're in front, behind, and beside you, weaving through the lanes at breakneck speed. Some are even traveling towards you, whizzing past with just inches to spare. This is the reality of our space environment today, where satellites are constantly maneuvering and orbiting our planet, dodging debris and other spacecraft as they go. And as global space operations continue to increase, so too will the risk of close calls and collisions.

USSPACECOM AEE Symposium: Collaboration Key to Solving Space Challenges

Nov. 9, 2023

USSPACECOM AEE Symposium: Collaboration Key to Solving Space Challenges

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Space Command held its third annual Academic Engagement Enterprise Symposium November 2-3, at the Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colorado.