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  • U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr. (right on stage) , commander of Space Operations Command (SpOC), participates in a panel discussion in National Harbor, Maryland, Sep. 25th, 2025.  Miller joined his peers for multiple discussions sponsored by the Air and Space Forces Association, covering topics including space capabilities, space superiority and SpOC's role in warfighting exercise. SpOC Leaders Focus on Generation Model & Readiness
    SpOC Leaders Focus on Generation Model & Readiness
  • Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Air Force Research Laboratory commander Brig. Gen. Jason Bartolomei, staff members and members of Mission Delta 2 and the 15th Space Surveillance Squadron pose for a photo in front of the Maui Space Surveillance Complex following a site visit in Maui, Hawaii, Sept. 16, 2025. The 15th Space Surveillance Squadron is a uniquely blended unit comprised of research personnel from the Air Force Research Laboratory and operational personnel, allowing operators to benefit from the cutting-edge science and technology produced by developers, and for the developers to solve the most present challenges identified by the operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Laura Anderson) CSO visits 15th SPSS at Maui Space Surveillance Complex
    CSO visits 15th SPSS at Maui Space Surveillance Complex
  • Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman provides the keynote address during the 2025 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies conference in Maui, Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2025. The AMOS conference brings together experts from government, academia, industry and military to share knowledge, foster collaboration and discuss the technical and policy challenges of ensuring a safe and sustainable space environment.

Saltzman’s remarks highlighted partnerships, innovation and the critical role Hawaii plays in space domain awareness.

“The whole SDA ecosystem– government, industry, allies, partners and all the smarts and capability they offer– are fusing together all the required elements we need to avoid operational surprise to deter, protect, defend and, if need be, win in space,” said Saltzman.

He also noted that SDA is critical to all space efforts: “Awareness in the domain is foundational to every other effort in space. Space domain awareness is truly a team sport, one critically reliant on technology as a force enabler that must be supported by commercial collaboration, integrated training and coalition operations.”

The island of Maui is home to the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, which is operated by the 15th Space Surveillance Squadron, the U.S. Space Force’s center of excellence for ground-based optical space domain awareness, combining operations and research to develop, deliver and operate advanced SDA capabilities in support of warfighter needs. The 15th SPSS is a uniquely blended unit comprised of research personnel from the Air Force Research Laboratory and operational personnel, allowing operators to benefit from the cutting-edge science and technology produced by developers, and for the developers to solve the most present challenges identified by the operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Laura Anderson) CSO provides keynote at AMOS 2025
    CSO provides keynote at AMOS 2025
  • Four Airmen from the 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron work on equipment. One Airman stands on a ladder while three others stand below, assisting with tuning a receiver. RESOLUTE SPACE 25: Space Force Guardians ready to lead service’s largest exercise
    RESOLUTE SPACE 25: Space Force Guardians ready to lead service’s largest exercise
  • Air Force Senior Airman Mike Herreros, 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, inspects antenna equipment at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, at the start of Resolute Space, July 8, 2025. Nested under the 2025 Department of the Air Force exercise series, Resolute Space 2025 demonstrates the Space Force’s preparedness for complex, large-scale military operations by exercising its ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high-end threats on short notice across the service and with joint and international partners. Resolute Space 25: Large-scale U.S. Space Force exercise tests, validates ‘Allied by Design’
    Resolute Space 25: Large-scale U.S. Space Force exercise tests, validates ‘Allied by Design’
  • An airman assigned to the 379th Space Range Squadron operates a spectrum analyzer during exercise Resolute Space 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 29, 2025. The 379th SRS joined the 25th Space Range Squadron, under Space Delta 11, in supporting Resolute Space, Resolute Forces Pacific (REFORPAC) and the broader Department-Level Exercise with an electromagnetic range environment for realistic training. (U.S. Space Force photo by Isaac Blancas) RESOLUTE SPACE 25: U.S. Space Force aggressors aim to put the hurt on friendly forces
    RESOLUTE SPACE 25: U.S. Space Force aggressors aim to put the hurt on friendly forces
  • Astrophotography showcasing the Ground-based Electrical Optical Deep Space Surveillance facility, or GEODSS, operated by the 15th Space Surveillance Squadron, Detachment 1, at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M., captured Aug. 25, 2022. The 15th SPSS is comprised of a blended organizational structure with assigned personnel from Space Operations Command and the Air Force Research Laboratory. (U.S Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Castillo) Milestone sensor upgrade enhances U.S. Space Force identifying, tracking capability
    Milestone sensor upgrade enhances U.S. Space Force identifying, tracking capability


SpOC News

  • Space Operations Command's leadership announced the organization's updated motto, "Semper Venator," January 27, 2025. Meaning "always the hunter," the phrase embraces a culture that embodies the hunter mindset, is committed to excellence, proactively plans for any threat, focuses on delivering winning outcomes and is always ready. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Dave Grim)

    Collection of Resources for Guardians and Airmen During a Lapse in Appropriations

  • SpOC Media Release Announcement

    U.S. Space Force's ATLAS System Achieves Operational Acceptance, Revolutionizing Space Domain Awareness and DoW Software Acquisition

  • U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr. (right on stage) , commander of Space Operations Command (SpOC), participates in a panel discussion in National Harbor, Maryland, Sep. 25th, 2025.  Miller joined his peers for multiple discussions sponsored by the Air and Space Forces Association, covering topics including space capabilities, space superiority and SpOC's role in warfighting exercise.

    SpOC Leadership Focuses on New Generation Model, Exercise Readiness

  • Air Mobility Teams operate at speed and scale for Department-Level Exercise 2025

    Exercising at scale: What we’re learning

Space Force News

  • Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact

  • A U.S. Space Force Guardian runs in a physical training uniform.

    US Space Force releases new Human Performance and Readiness manual

  • Chief Master Sgt of the Space Force John Bentivegna delivers his keynote address.

    CMSSF unveils World-Class Master Sergeant framework

  • Space Force Guardian and NASA Astronaut Brig. Gen. Nick Hague presents a Space Force flag to the U.S. Test Pilot School commandant, Col. Maryann Karlen, that was flown aboard Crew-9 Dragon Freedom and the International Space Station Expedition 71/72 during a 171-day journey traveling over 72 million miles. (Photo Lindsey Iniguez)

    Space test program continues to expand, astronaut inspires future space test leaders

 

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