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Emerging International Space leaders visit SpOC 

Twenty-two International Visitor Leadership Program participants posed for a photo at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. The IVLP participants were briefed on SpOC’s mission and familiarized with Space Force structure and culture in an ongoing SpOC effort to nurture partnerships in the space domain. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Twenty-two International Visitor Leadership Program participants posed for a photo at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. The IVLP participants were briefed on SpOC’s mission and familiarized with Space Force structure and culture in an ongoing SpOC effort to nurture partnerships in the space domain. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Space Operations Command delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Space Operations Command delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle C. Paul, Deputy Commanding General, Transformation, Space Operations Command, delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle C. Paul, Deputy Commanding General, Transformation, Space Operations Command, delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Space Operations Command, delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Space Operations Command delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle C. Paul, Deputy Commanding General, Transformation, Space Operations Command, delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle C. Paul, Deputy Commanding General, Transformation, Space Operations Command, delivered a mission brief to 22 International Visitor Leadership Program participants at SpOC Headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 14, 2023. Paul briefed the IVLP on SpOC’s mission and familiarized attendees with Space Force structure. (US Space Force photo by SSgt Jose A. Rodriguez Jr)

Peterson Space Force Base, Colo --

SpOC hosted 15 members of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program along with five civilian US program escorts from Department of State and the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council.  

The purpose of the visit was to promote links between U.S. scientists, engineers, and public policy experts from countries with emerging space programs and to discuss collaborative efforts and partnerships between public, private and academic actors in space. 

“The US Space Force and Space Operations Command recognize the imperative of working with international partners,” said Lt Col Richter, International Affairs deputy director. “Today's event allowed the Command to communicate its mission and vision to a broad range of distinguished foreign dignitaries representing civil and military institutions, industry, and academia.”  

The group also received a SpOC mission brief, a Space Law briefing, and participated in a discussion on science and technology matters.  

“It’s truly amazing the way Space operations command seeks partnerships in academia and allies alike,” said   Marco Romero, aircraft system engineer and pilot, Angolan National Air Force. “This has been a once in a lifetime experience and I hope to go back Angola and research ways to partner in future space endeavors.” 

The goals of programs like IVLP are long-term and focus on the need for enduring global relationships to ensure the space domain is a safe and sustainable area of operations.  

  “We hope the IVLP leaders will take from this an understanding of the benefits of working with the US in Space,” said Richter. “The broader IVLP Space Program could lead to new opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships in the future.” 

Space Operations Command is the fight-tonight force and first Field Command of the U.S. Space Force. SpOC's mission is to protect America and our Allies in, from, and to space… now and into the future.