Space Force Mission Areas

Orbital Warfare

Conducts operations to protect U.S. and allied space capabilities and to counter threats to those capabilities. This includes defending space assets and maintaining freedom of action in orbit.

Space Domain Awareness

Detects, tracks, identifies, and characterizes objects and activities in space. SDA helps Guardians understand what is happening in the space domain and identify potential threats.

Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

Provides accurate location, navigation, and timing information to military and civilian users. GPS is the primary U.S. system providing PNT services.

Satellite Communications

Uses satellites to provide reliable communications over long distances. SATCOM allows military forces to communicate and share information across the globe.

Missile Warning/Tracking

Detects and tracks missile launches to provide early warning of potential attacks. These capabilities help protect the United States and its allies from missile threats.

Launch Operations

Places satellites and other payloads into space and supports their deployment. Launch operations ensure space capabilities can be delivered safely and reliably into their intended orbits.

Cyber Operations

Uses cyberspace to protect, defend, operate, and support military systems and missions. Cyber operations help ensure space systems and their supporting networks remain secure and available.

Electromagnetic Warfare

Uses the electromagnetic spectrum to protect friendly systems and affect adversary capabilities. This can include detecting, disrupting, denying, or exploiting electromagnetic signals.