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Press Release

June 27, 2024

Press Release: Break-up of Russian-owned space object

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Command can confirm the break-up of RESURS-P1 (#39186), a Russian-owned decommissioned satellite, that occurred in low-Earth orbit on 26 June 2024 at approximately 1000 MT (1600 UTC) resulting in over 100 pieces of trackable debris.

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June 10, 2024

RS24 enhances global space domain awareness with partner nations

LIMA, Peru — Dedication to space domain awareness plays a crucial role in maintaining global security and advancing the capabilities of partner nations. Throughout exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024, the U.S. and its allies gathered throughout South America to conduct Space Domain Awareness (SDA) training and collaborate on space operations.

STRATCOM commander witnesses RTS professionalism

June 7, 2024

STRATCOM commander witnesses RTS professionalism

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command team played an important behind-the-scenes role in supporting the Air Force’s Glory Trip-249, June 4, and GT-250, June 6.

VS24 is a biennial and for the first time, a multinational, joint field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration between U.S. and allied forces in a multi-domain environment.

June 6, 2024

USSPACECOM integrates with joint forces and allies for Valiant Shield 24

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Command will participate in exercise Valiant Shield June 7-18, 2024, along with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joint forces and Allied and partner forces, in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and at sea around the Mariana Island Range complex.

Members of the Ecuador and Uruguay armed forces visited Vandenberg Space Force Base for a space familiarization tour 21-23 May. During the visit, participants received briefings on U.S. Space Forces - Space, the Combined Space Operations Center, Space Domain Awareness, and Space-Track.org. Additionally, participants received a tour of the installation including two launch sites and the installation museum. By hosting countries who are new to Space Domain Awareness, the U.S. can share best practices and encourage norms of behavior in space. (U.S. Space Force photo by David Dozoretz)

June 4, 2024

Ecuador, Uruguay receive SDA familiarization immersion through S4S

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCES BASE, Calif. — Members of the Ecuador and Uruguay armed forces visited Vandenberg Space Force Base for a space familiarization tour 21-23 May. During the visit, participants received briefings on U.S. Space Forces - Space, the Combined Space Operations Center, Space Domain Awareness, and Space-Track.org. Additionally, participants received a tour of the installation including two launch sites and the installation museum. By hosting countries who are new to Space Domain Awareness, the U.S. can share best practices and encourage norms of behavior in space.