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United States Space Force
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Washington, DC 177,825 followers
A military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces to protect U.S. and allied interests in space.
About us
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is a new branch of the Armed Forces, established on December 20, 2019 with enactment of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The USSF was established within the Department of the Air Force, meaning the Secretary of the Air Force has overall responsibility for the USSF, under the guidance and direction of the Secretary of Defense. Additionally, a four-star general known as the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) serves as the senior military member of the USSF. The CSO is a full member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mission The USSF is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands. Hyperlinks do not constitute endorsement. Full disclaimer here: https://www.af.mil/Disclaimer/ Content was removed to align with the President’s executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17, “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes.
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- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2019
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2020 United States Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20360, US
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Updates
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Every launch starts long before liftoff. At Vandenberg Space Force Base, Range Management unites advanced systems and skilled Guardians and Airmen to ensure precision from countdown to orbit. More 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSAzjcij
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Deterrence is more than a strategy—it’s a shared commitment. When we train together at full scale, we’re ready together at any scale. https://lnkd.in/eDvcyC4P
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Our Guardians are on top of their game! 👍 Guardians at Space Systems Command secure our satellite systems from threats on the ground and emerging threats in the space domain.🌌 Watch video:👇 https://lnkd.in/eADynvUe
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Col. Bradford Parkinson was manager of the Navstar Global Positioning System, which included development of the satellites and ground systems for Navstar. 🛰️ Parkinson also played a primary role in synthesizing elements of competing U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army space-based systems.📡 Parkinson received more than two-dozen noteworthy awards during his career, and GPS has become almost globally acknowledged as a critical global system with wide-ranging military, civil and commercial applications. 🥇📱
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Calling all Guardians! 📰📣 Test your skills as a warfighter in the space domain by competing to become a Guardian Arena champion. 🌌💪 Regional competitions this summer will determine who heads to Florida for the finals this December. Talk to your unit commander about competing in a regional event. The deadline is August 15.⏱️
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Guardians, this is your chance to get your great idea on paper!💡 📰 SpaceWERX, our innovation arm, is accepting applications for its Traditional Fall Fellowship Program! 📚 💻 Learn more: 👇 https://lnkd.in/exgenDyS
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We proudly celebrate the promotion of several outstanding Guardians from Space Launch Delta 30. Congratulations to each of you on this milestone. Well earned. #SemperSupra https://lnkd.in/eZxjPzHe
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While you sleep, we're watching the stars. 🌌 The Combined Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base works 24/7 to coordinate space operations and provide combatant commanders with exactly the space capabilities they need, when they need them. 📷: Composited images are used over the monitors for operational security. 🔒
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