Space Force

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFNS) --  On the heels of a highly successful Initial Operational Capability event in June, the U.S. Space Force and Canadian Armed Forces have kicked off an Operations and Sustainment Phase which will provide Canada with six years of access to the Space Force’s Mobile User Objective System Satellite System.MUOS is the U.S. Department of Defense’s newer, more advanced Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications system. It is designed to provide joint warfighters with reliable, worldwide voice and data communications in challenging weather environments and through thick foliage. Improvements over legacy systems include a ten-fold increase in overall communications capacity, reduced signal interference and improved connectivity perf...

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) --  The first U.S. Space Force Global Force Management Sourcing Conference was held at Peterson Space Force Base, Oct. 22-24. It was hosted and led by U.S. Space Operations Command.The conference brought together component field commands, Space Force leadership, field commands, mission area teams, and allies and partners to communicate requirements to influence USSF Force Generation, prioritization and sourcing activities.“The conference is a critical event for the future of space operations and an opportunity for component commands, the joint force, and allies and partners to communicate GFM requirements,” said Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., SpOC commander. “This is essential as we work together to meet the chal...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFNS) --  Six pioneers in American space and missile development were honored in a ceremony hosted by Space Systems Command in recognition of achievements in astronautics that began as early as the 1950s and continue to resonate in today’s contested space environment. “Today we honor six people who had the imagination, the courage and the persistence to act on their dreams and contribute to today’s reality of U.S. superiority in space,” said Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant, commander of Space Systems Command. “These incredible achievements inspire us to be bold, have courage, and be in...

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) --  Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission successfully splashed down near the coast of Florida, Oct. 25. Crew-8 launched to the International Space Station March 4, to conduct new scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and benefit humanity. This the last scheduled space station crew change for 2024.U.S. Space Forces - Space supports NASA human space flight by planning, integrating, executing, and assessing space operations, providing continuous space situational awareness monitoring for the International Space Station and visiting spacecraft. The ability to detect, track and identify space objects in near real-time provides uniqu...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The commander of United States Space Forces Indo-Pacific discussed the importance of working with regional allies in order to deter adversaries and maintain a rules-based international order, Oct. 22. While participating in a morning conversation about the Space Force at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies just outside of Washington, Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir said that U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region are working to transition from numerous bilateral exercises with partners and allies in the region to more multilateral engagements."Demonstrating on a daily basis with your allies and partners that y...