Space Command

• Origins in the Cold War: The original United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) was established in 1985 during the Cold War to coordinate military operations in space, reflecting the growing importance of space in national defense. • Deactivation and Reactivation: USSPACECOM was deactivated in 2002 and its responsibilities were transferred to United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). It was reactivated as a separate unified combatant command on August 29, 2019. • Distinct from the Space Force: Space Command is a combatant command responsible for military operations in space, while the U.S. Space Force is a separate military branch that organizes, trains, and equips space forces. • First Commander: General John W. Raymond served as both the first Chief of Space Operations for the Space Force and the first Commander of the reestablished Space Command. • Mission Focus: Space Command's mission includes space operations such as satellite communications, missile warning, navigation, and space domain awareness, ensuring the U.S. can operate freely in space. • Operation Olympic Defender: Space Command leads Operation Olympic Defender, an ongoing multinational effort to strengthen deterrence against hostile actions in space. • Global Partnerships: USSPACECOM works closely with allies such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada to coordinate space defense efforts and share critical information. • Space War Games: The command regularly conducts large-scale exercises such as "Space Flag" to test and develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for space warfare scenarios. • Space Situational Awareness: Space Command monitors more than 27,000 objects in orbit, tracking space debris and satellites to prevent collisions and protect vital assets. • Colorado Headquarters: USSPACECOM is headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base (formerly Peterson Air Force Base) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a hub for U.S. military space operations.