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Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command Heritage
Air Force Space Command, created Sept. 1, 1982, is a major command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.
AFSPC gained the cyberspace operations mission in August 2009 and turned over its mission to defend North America through intercontinental ballistic missile operations to Air Force Global Strike Command Dec. 1, 2009.
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Air Force Space Command, activated Sept. 1, 1982, is a major command with headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. AFSPC provides military focused space and cyberspace capabilities with a global perspective to the joint warfighting team.
Mission
AFSPC's mission is to provide resilient and cost-effective Space and Cyberspace capabilities for the Joint Force and the Nation.
Vision
Global Access, Persistence and Awareness for the 21st Century.
Goals
- Highly skilled and innovative Space and Cyberspace professionals.
- Assured full spectrum space and cyber capabilities for the Joint Force and Partners.
- Resilient, integrated systems that preserve operational advantage.
People
Approximately 41,000 professionals, assigned to 85 locations worldwide and deployed to an additional 35 global locations, perform AFSPC missions.
Organization
AFSPC major installations include: Schriever, Peterson and Buckley Air Force Bases in Colorado; Los Angeles and Vandenberg Air Force Bases in California; and Patrick AFB in Florida. Major AFSPC units also reside on bases managed by other commands in New Mexico, Texas, Illinois, Virginia and Georgia. AFSPC manages many smaller installations and geographically separated units in North Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii and across the globe.
Space Capabilities
Spacelift operations at the East and West Coast launch bases provide services, facilities and range safety control for the conduct of DOD, NASA and commercial launches. Through the command and control of all DOD satellites, satellite operators provide force-multiplying effects -- continuous global coverage, low vulnerability and autonomous operations. Satellites provide essential in-theater secure communications, weather and navigational data for ground, air and fleet operations and threat warning.
Ground-based radar, Space-Based Infrared System and Defense Support Program satellites monitor ballistic missile launches around the world to guard against a surprise missile attack on North America. Space surveillance radars provide vital information on the location of satellites and space debris for the nation and the world. Maintaining space superiority is an emerging capability required to protect U.S. space assets.
Cyberspace Capabilities
The Air Force's overall goal in cyberspace operations is to assure the mission - finding and using the best tools, skills, and capabilities to ensure the ability to fly, fight, and win in air, space and cyberspace. Cyberspace is critical to joint and Air Force operations. AFSPC conducts cyberspace operations through its subordinate units within 24th Air Force, including the 67th Network Warfare Wing, the 688th Information Operations Wing, both headquartered at Lackland AFB, Texas, as well as the 689th Combat Communications Wing headquartered at Robins AFB, Ga.
Collectively, these units are the warfighting organizations that establish, operate, maintain and defend Air Force networks and conduct full-spectrum operations. These organizations, made up of cyberspace professionals, a diverse blend of career fields including cyber operators, intelligence professionals, acquisitions personnel, aviators and many more, ensure the Air Force and joint force ability to conduct operations in, through and from cyberspace. More than 5,400 men and women conduct or support 24-hour cyberspace operations for 24th Air Force units. In addition, more than 10,000 Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel directly support the AFSPC cyberspace mission. |
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Ground-based radar and Defense Support Program satellites monitor ballistic missile launches around the world to guard against a surprise missile attack on North America. Space surveillance radars provide vital information on the location of satellites and space debris for the nation and the world. Maintaining space superiority is an emerging capability required to protect our space assets. With a readiness rate above 99 percent, America's ICBM team plays a critical role in maintaining world peace and ensuring the nation's safety and security.
Cyberspace Capabilities
Cyberspace operations is all about mission assurance on the network. Cyberspace is a vital domain, critical to military operations that must be protected. Air Force Space Command conducts cyber operations through its subordinate units 24th Air Force, 67th Network Warfare Wing and the 688th Information Operations Wing at Lackland AFB, Texas as well as the 689th Combat Communications Wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Collectively these units are the warfighting organizations that establish, operate, maintain and defend our networks and exploit and monitor other threat networks. These organizations ensure the warfighters maintain an information advantage as the Air Force prosecute military operations in the joint environment. Over 5,400 men and women conduct or support 24-hour operations involving cyberspace operations for 24th Air Force Units. In addition, more than 10,000 Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel directly support the Air Force Space Command cyber mission.
Resources
AFSPC acquires, operates and supports the Global Positioning System, Defense Satellite Communications Systems Phase III, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, Defense Support Program and the Space-Based Infrared System Program. AFSPC currently operates the Delta II, Delta IV and Atlas V launch vehicles. The Atlas V and Delta IV launch vehicles comprise the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program, which is the future of assured access to space. AFSPC's launch operations include the Eastern and Western ranges and range support for all launches, including the space shuttle on the Eastern Range. The command maintains and operates a worldwide network of satellite tracking stations, called the Air Force Satellite Control Network, to provide communications links to satellites.
Ground-based radars used primarily for ballistic missile warning include the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, PAVE Phased Array Warning System and Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack radars. The Maui Optical Tracking Identification Facility, Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System, Passive Space Surveillance System, phased-array and mechanical radars provide primary space surveillance coverage. New transformational space programs are continuously being researched and developed to enable AFSPC to stay on the leading-edge of technology.
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150 Vandenberg St., Ste 1105
Peterson AFB, CO 80914-4500
DSN: 692-3731
Commercial: 719-554-3731
Peterson AFB Operator: 719-556-7321 |
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