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  • Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command and the Joint Force Space Component Command, speaks to an audience at the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 9, 2019.

    AFSPC Commander highlights Joint, Coalition warfighters at Space Symposium

    The leader of Air Force Space Command and the Joint Force Space Component Command spoke to members of the international space community, industry and media at the 35th Space Symposium Tuesday.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson emphasized the importance of the U.S. maintaining its dominance in space during a speech April 9, 2019, at the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. “America is the best in the world at space, and our adversaries know it,” she said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Mathews)

    Shanahan, Wilson, Goldfein offer views for ensuring U.S. superiority in space

    The top echelon of the United States’ civilian and military leadership offered unflinching assurances April 9, that America’s superiority in space will endure even as competition – and the stakes – for primacy intensify.
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    AFSPC hosts Space Futures Workshop

    The Air Force Space Command Space Futures Workshop was held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, March 19-21, 2019, giving experts the chance to collaborate and predict what space will look like in the next 20-40 years.

  • AFSPC assumes COMSATCOM procurement responsibility for DoD

    The Air Force Space Command commander assumed responsibility for procurement of commercial satellite communications services for the Department of Defense from the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency December 12. The move is in accordance with Section 1601(a) of the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • The NASA Orion test capsule sits on a K-loader about to be lifted into the C-17 Globemaster III on loan from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 10, 2018. The mock capsule was later pulled out the back of the cargo plane Sept. 12 for its final parachute system test over the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kyle Larson)

    418th FLTS completes 10-year support of NASA Orion parachute tests

    For a decade the 418th Flight Test Squadron has supported NASA by supplying C-17 Globemaster IIIs and personnel to assist with the testing and qualifying of the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system. That support ended Sept. 12 with the success of the final parachute system test over the Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.
  • Col. Darren Buck, 310th Space Wing vice commander, Col. Stephen Slade, 310th Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Timothy Gasmire (retired) and Airman 1st Class Reinhart Medina cut a ribbon during the reveal of an updated operations floor for the 6th Space Operations Squadron Aug. 4th, 2018.

    Reserve space squadron upgrades operations floor

    In August, 6 SOPS agreed to partner with the United States Naval Observatory, letting them share the 6 SOPS operations floor in exchange for funding to upgrade their computer systems and furniture. Lt. Col. Timothy Gasmire (retired) thought outside the box to come up with a way for 6 SOPS to receive the important renovation.
  • NASA announcement

    NASA assigns crews to first test flights, missions on commercial spacecraft

    NASA introduced to the world on Friday the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space Station – an endeavor that will return astronaut launches to U.S. soil for the first time since the space shuttle’s retirement in 2011.
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    1st SOPS ops accepts ORS-5

    The 1st Space Operations Squadron accepted operational control of the Operationally Responsive Space-5 satellite system through United States Strategic Command during a ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, May 31.

  • AF plans to accelerate defendable space with Next-Gen OPIR

    The Air Force announced its intention to award two sole-source contracts for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

  • Yesterday's Air Force: Airman Astronauts

    The U.S. Air Force helped propel America to the moon. Across several decades, Airmen have participated in the training, planning and flying of rockets and shuttles and even the International Space Station. The Air Force has played a vital role in the NASA's astronaut mission.
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@AFSpace-06 Dec
Another great launch with a gorgeous view. #SpeedofSpace https://t.co/SCyp5XeKQT
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@AFSpace-06 Dec
Another great launch with a gorgeous view. #SpeedofSpace https://t.co/SCyp5XeKQT
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@AFSpace-05 Dec
.@SecAFOfficial Frank Kendall emphasized the Department of the Air Force's need to modernize and utilize AI as a tool and application to stay competitive during the Reagan National Defense Forum. Learn more 👇 https://t.co/CRV2Ge89Wi
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@AFSpace-05 Dec
Our intel professionals like Master Sgt. Meiman are always working to keep our nation safe! Thanks for all you do! #SemperSupra https://t.co/1KRuOETEjm
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@AFSpace-02 Dec
As the only active Space Force astronaut, Col Nick Hague embodies what it means to have Guardian Spirit. Hague is currently undergoing training for a mission on the International Space Station! #SpaceForce #Commitment #Connection #Courage https://t.co/cegKlrdVb3
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@AFSpace-02 Dec
As the only active Space Force astronaut, Col Nick Hague embodies what it means to have Guardian Spirit. Hague is currently undergoing training for a mission on the International Space Station! #SpaceForce #Commitment #Connection #Courage https://t.co/cegKlrdVb3
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@AFSpace-01 Dec
Meet a #Guardian innovator who is actively improving your GPS capabilities! Maj. Jessica Mahoney, a prior enlisted @USNavy Sailor, uses her background to drive her to keep our Space Force's command & control assets second to none. Read more 👇 https://t.co/JLV23BY1O8 https://t.co/ACWmpKaoNm Meet a #Guardian innovator who is actively improving your GPS capabilities! Maj. Jessica Mahoney, a prior enlisted @USNavy Sailor, uses her background to drive her to keep our Space Force's command & control assets second to none. Read more 👇 https://t.co/JLV23BY1O8 https://t.co/ACWmpKaoNm
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@AFSpace-30 Nov
Congratulations @SLD45 on another successful launch. That is an amazing view. #SemperSupra https://t.co/r6hWzN75nH
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@AFSpace-30 Nov
Congratulations @SLD45 on another successful launch. That is an amazing view. #SemperSupra https://t.co/r6hWzN75nH
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@AFSpace-30 Nov
Congratulations @SLD45 on another successful launch. That is an amazing view. #SemperSupra https://t.co/r6hWzN75nH

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