At a recent senate hearing, Hon. Frank Calvelli, Asst. Sec. of the U.S. Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration, explained how United States Space Force & NRO are fielding key capabilities to deter & mitigate threats from space-enabled attacks & counterspace capabilities.

'Our competitors...are still working hard to close the gap and assert their dominance in space,' said Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, @SpaceForceDOD vice chief of space operations. 'We cannot let this happen.' 👇

Congratulations NRO on the first launch of your proliferated architecture, delivering critical space-based ISR to the nation.

Strengthening relationships with #AlliesAndPartners increases our resilience in space as we continue to build a coalition of like-minded spacefaring nations.

Today, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on a resolution on the prevention of an arms race in outer space & outer space security, Robert Wood, U.S. representative in the UN, highlighted Russia's actions in space & how the U.S. will continue to demonstrate safe space activities.

#OTD in 1967, the United Nations declared outer space off-limits for nuclear weapons with the Outer Space Treaty. Since then, agreements like the #Artemis Accords have built on this, integrating principles to ensure safe space exploration for all.
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Today, we honor all service members from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force who are serving in #USSPACECOM and around the globe, as well as those who have ever served in the U.S. military. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.

#ICYMI The Honorable John Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for Space Policy, testified before the House Armed Services Committee where he emphasized the importance of space programs to U.S. national security.
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Welcome 🇱🇹! Now with 40 nations onboard, the #Artemis Accords foster long-term, peaceful deep space exploration for humanity's benefit. #StrongerTogether

In this era of Great Power Competition, the 🇺🇸-🇦🇺 defense partnership is crucial for our collective security interests in air and space. This relationship continues to grow through AUKUS and #USSPACECOM ’s enhanced space cooperation agreement with Space Command Australia. 👇

Troy Meink, NRO principal deputy director, spoke about #NROL146 at Space Symposium 39, “This launch will be the first launch of an actual operational system. This system will increase timeliness of access, diversity of communication paths and enhance our resilience.”

Gen. Stephen Whiting, #USSPACECOM commander, hosted the Spring 2024 Commander’s Conference where component command teams, joint directors, and experts discussed major planning efforts, advancing USSPACECOM’s mission to deter aggression in space.

Happy Birthday North American Aerospace Defense Command! NORAD has a noble mission of protecting North America’s airspace and coastline – employing a layered defense network from space, to cyber, to sea, NORAD has the watch.

.Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) hosted SPACE FLAG 24-1, with nearly 400 participants, the exercise encompassed both the operational & tactical levels of warfare, focused on integrating mission planning & Joint Force collaboration.
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#ICYMI Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey, commander USASMDC & Joint Functional Component Command – Integrated Missile Defense, testified before the SASC on space & missile defense threats to the 🇺🇸& its Allies, & his intentions for countering those threats.
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The Commercial Integration Cell, S4S’s Combined Space Operations Center & the 18th Space Defense Squadron worked together to ensure the successful launch of 2 commercial satellites, which will contribute to a resilient national security space architecture.
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At #USSPACECOM , it is our moral responsibility to ensure the delivery of space capabilities to combatant commands like USSOCOM which develops, and employs, the world's finest SOF to conduct global special operations and activities as part of the Joint Force. #partnerships

#USSPACECOM reps joined attendees from across Allied nations’ defense, industry & academic communities to engage in a range of discussions focused on “Deterrence, Defence & Resilience in & through the Space Domain” at the inaugural NATO Space Symposium 👉tinyurl.com/bddas7w6

#USSPACECOM 's Surgeon General's Office hosted government & civilian medical professionals during its 3rd Annual Joint Space Medicine Forum focused on ensuring space-savvy medical specialists can support the Human Space Flight Support mission.
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Congratulations RAF Fylingdales on your award! #USSPACECOM is honored to work alongside its #AlliesAndPartners to ensure the security and sustainability of the space domain.