Space Force Assets

Orbital Warfare

• Conducts operations to protect US & allied space capabilities to counter threats to those capabilities

• includes defending space assets & maintaining freedom of action in orbit

Space Domain Awareness

• Detects, tracks, identifies, & characterizes objects & activities in space

• helps Guardians understand what is happening in space domain & identify potential threats

Positioning, Navigation, & Timing (PNT)

• provides accurate location, navigation, & timing information to military and civilian users

• GPS is the primary U.S. system providing PNT services

Satellite Communications

• satellites to provide reliable communications over long distances

• SATCOM

• allows military forces to communicate & share information across globe

Missile Warning/Tracking

• Detects & tracks missile launches to provide early warning of potential attacks

• These capabilities help protect the U.S. & allies from missile threats

Launch Operations

• Places satellites & other payloads into space & 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, & support military systems & missions

• Cyber operations help ensure space systems & supporting networks remain secure & available

Electromagnetic Warfare

• uses the electromagnetic spectrum to protect friendly systems & affect adversary capabilities

• includes detecting, disrupting, denying, or exploiting electromagnetic signals

What are the Space Orbits

• Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

• Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

• Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO)

• Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO)

Space Force 4 C’s

Character

Connection

Commitment

Courage

Space Force Mission Statement

Secure our Nation’s interests in, from, and to space