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21st Space Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 21st Space Wing is a United States Air Force unit responsible for providing missile warning and space control operations. Based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, the wing's mission includes tracking and identifying space objects, protecting military satellite communications, and overseeing the worldwide space surveillance network. The 21st Space Wing also supports national security objectives through its space situational awareness and missile defense capabilities. Additionally, the wing plays a key role in monitoring and defending U.S. space assets against potential threats.

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The 21st Space Wing is based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
It was officially activated on July 18, 1955 as the 21st Air Division, making it one of the oldest space wings in the United States Air Force.
The wing's mission is to provide missile warning and space control to support national security objectives.
In 1983, the 21st Space Wing initiated the first phase of the Air Force's Space Surveillance Network, which tracks objects in Earth's orbit.
The wing played a critical role in tracking the debris from the 2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test, providing warnings to satellite operators to avoid collisions.
The 21st Space Wing oversees the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a Cold War-era bunker designed to withstand a nuclear attack and serve as a command center for NORAD.
In 2008, the wing was assigned the responsibility of managing the worldwide Air Force Satellite Control Network, which operates and maintains the military's satellites.
The 21st Space Wing has been awarded numerous unit citations for its contributions to national security, including the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.
The wing has a long history of supporting space launches and tracking satellites for NASA and commercial space companies.
In 2019, the 21st Space Wing provided support for the first successful test flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, which carried astronauts to the International Space Station.

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John Dembiczak

U.S. Air Force Military Retiree · 1992 - 2001

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Charles Kidwell

U.S. Air Force · 1996 - 1997

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Charles Dawson

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1993 - 1996

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Victor LoRusso

U.S. Air Force Military Retiree · 1993 - 1994

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About 21st Space Wing

About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 21st Space Wing is based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
It was officially activated on July 18, 1955 as the 21st Air Division, making it one of the oldest space wings in the United States Air Force.
The wing's mission is to provide missile warning and space control to support national security objectives.
In 1983, the 21st Space Wing initiated the first phase of the Air Force's Space Surveillance Network, which tracks objects in Earth's orbit.
The wing played a critical role in tracking the debris from the 2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test, providing warnings to satellite operators to avoid collisions.
The 21st Space Wing oversees the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a Cold War-era bunker designed to withstand a nuclear attack and serve as a command center for NORAD.
In 2008, the wing was assigned the responsibility of managing the worldwide Air Force Satellite Control Network, which operates and maintains the military's satellites.
The 21st Space Wing has been awarded numerous unit citations for its contributions to national security, including the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.
The wing has a long history of supporting space launches and tracking satellites for NASA and commercial space companies.
In 2019, the 21st Space Wing provided support for the first successful test flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, which carried astronauts to the International Space Station.