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United States Space Force
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Washington, DC 193,951 followers
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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https://www.spaceforce.mil/
External link for United States Space Force
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- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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2020 United States Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20360, US
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What does it mean for the Department of the Air Force to "supercharge the defense industrial base"? Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink lays out his vision for acquisition transformation. #SpaceForce #AFAColorado #DefenseIndustry https://lnkd.in/eEu4kyQZ
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Developments at Vandenberg Space Force Base! 🚀 Our leaders joined the 2nd Space Launch Squadron & United Launch Alliance to welcome the first Vulcan rocket components at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Collaboration between Guardians and our partners ensure mission success & enhances our launch capabilities. This rocket and others like are used to maintain space superiority as part of the joint fight. More: https://lnkd.in/e2z4r6Td #SpaceForce #VulcanRocket #Innovation
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Ensuring safe journeys to space! When NASA’s Crew-12 launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the vital role of the 18th and 19th Space Defense Combat Squadrons came to the forefront. Through prelaunch analysis & real-time monitoring, these dedicated professionals safeguarded the crew's journey to the International Space Station. 🌌 #NASA #SpaceSafety #SpaceDefense More: https://lnkd.in/ebkJwx5Z
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This space pioneer helped the Nation’s reconnaissance programs grow by leaps and bounds! Maj. Gen. Robert A. “Rosie” Rosenberg contributed to the development, test and launch of the Atlas-Agena satellite programs, which played key roles in early military space programs. He also served as targeteer for CORONA and other satellite reconnaissance programs that laid the foundation for the eventual establishment of the Space Force on December 20, 2019.
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#ICYMI, aspiring cyber security professional met with Space Force Guardians at a recent industry conference. 🚀 During the Space Industry Days conference in Los Angeles, seniors from the Cyber Halo Innovation Research Program learned how Space Force fosters the growth of cyber-talent during a Q&A session with experts from @ussf_ssc. Sessions like these help tomorrow's cyber-security professionals consider how opportunities with the Space Force align with their career goals. https://lnkd.in/eack9z8v
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As a space pioneer, he played a key role in many of the Nation’s earliest satellites programs. Brig. Gen. Joseph Donald Mirth was project chief and launch director for the Midas infrared missile detection satellite, and he also served as launch operations coordinator for nearly a decade. Mirth’s successes built the foundation for the establishment of the Space Force in 2019 and its work securing the Nation in, from, and to space.
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Each delta plays a key role in success of the Space Force. Our workforce consists of teams of space operators who have expertise in their fields and know how to implement that knowledge. Take a look at this graphic to see how you may fit in, then visit www.spaceforce.com to review career opportunities here.
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A rocket carrying the USSF-87 mission launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this month. Its goal? To enhance space domain awareness as part of the joint fight. Learn more about careers at the Space Force at www.spaceforce.com
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This space pioneer helped the Nation’s reconnaissance programs grow by leaps and bounds! Maj. Gen. Robert A. “Rosie” Rosenberg contributed to the development, test and launch of the Atlas-Agena satellite programs, which played key roles in early military space programs. He also served as targeteer for CORONA and other satellite reconnaissance programs that laid the foundation for the eventual establishment of the Space Force on December 20, 2019.
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