Space Force gets a new command, new geographic component in latest reorg

Space Force gets a new command, new geographic component in latest reorg
Space Force gets a new command, new geographic component in latest reorg

CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman said that the service is already looking at “criteria and processes” for future changes to integrate operations and sustainment, and better align with acquisition efforts.

New UK military ‘cell’ to partner with US SPACECOM on space domain awareness

New UK military ‘cell’ to partner with US SPACECOM on space domain awareness
New UK military ‘cell’ to partner with US SPACECOM on space domain awareness

The UK Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations Cell (JCO) in effect will extend the time the SPACECOM can keep tabs on satellites, especially those owned by adversaries, and dangerous space debris.  

SPACECOM plans new, unified ‘Commercial Integration Office’ to work with private firms

SPACECOM plans new, unified ‘Commercial Integration Office’ to work with private firms
SPACECOM plans new, unified ‘Commercial Integration Office’ to work with private firms

The new office will coordinate the commercial cooperation activities of the Joint Task Force-Space Defense at Schriever SFB in Colorado and the Combined Force Space Component Command at Vandenberg SFB in California.

SPACECOM ponders further crunching command chain

SPACECOM ponders further crunching command chain
SPACECOM ponders further crunching command chain

SPACECOM is “looking at” whether it would make sense to combine two of its operational centers, Gen. Jim Dickinson said.

SPACECOM reorganization streamlines command structure

SPACECOM reorganization streamlines command structure
SPACECOM reorganization streamlines command structure

“The alignment of task forces and operational centers under one commander will provide USSPACECOM a command-and-control structure that enables rapid action to deliver agile and responsive space effects in support of integrated deterrence,” said SPACECOM head Gen. Jim Dickinson.

Joint Commerce, STRATCOM commercial SSA pilot planned for December

Joint Commerce, STRATCOM commercial SSA pilot planned for December
Joint Commerce, STRATCOM commercial SSA pilot planned for December

That pilot project will use SPACECOM’s Unified Data Library (UDL) as a data base, DalBello said, because Commerce is still in the early stages of creating its own cloud-based data storage capability, called the Open Architecture Data Repository (OADR).

Space Command, Commerce to stage commercial space tracking pilot this fall

Space Command, Commerce to stage commercial space tracking pilot this fall
Space Command, Commerce to stage commercial space tracking pilot this fall

The Commerce Department doesn’t simply want to replicate what DoD does now in providing space situational awareness data to industry, but go beyond to provide “a technologically superior product,” said Richard DalBello, head of DoC’s Commercial Space Office.

Exclusive: SPACECOM reorganizing amidst theater component command debate

Exclusive: SPACECOM reorganizing amidst theater component command debate
Exclusive: SPACECOM reorganizing amidst theater component command debate

It remains to be seen if the creation of a new Joint Force Space Component Command will help or hurt the chain of command for military space.

SPACECOM Needs More Data, Sensors To Track On-Orbit Threats

SPACECOM Needs More Data, Sensors To Track On-Orbit Threats
SPACECOM Needs More Data, Sensors To Track On-Orbit Threats

“The government has not decided what we want our format to be” for SSA data provided by commercial firms, explained SPACECOM’s Col. Scot Brodeur. “But when we do decide, in short order I need y’all to be all in on getting onto that format.”

DARPA Nuke Sat To Target Cislunar Monitoring Mission

DARPA Nuke Sat To Target Cislunar Monitoring Mission
DARPA Nuke Sat To Target Cislunar Monitoring Mission

AFRL last Thursday held a classified stakeholder meeting to discuss R&D to underpin future military operations beyond the traditional near-Earth orbits used today.

DoD Space Threat Intel Not Good Enough

DoD Space Threat Intel Not Good Enough
DoD Space Threat Intel Not Good Enough

“While our adversaries have rapidly advanced a great spectrum of threats … that are intended to defeat US space capabilities, we’re only beginning to get our act together,” said Jeff Gossel, senior intelligence engineer at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC).

SPACECOM’s New Vision Targets ‘Space Superiority’

SPACECOM’s New Vision Targets ‘Space Superiority’
SPACECOM’s New Vision Targets ‘Space Superiority’

“We must have fully integrated offensive and defensive operations across all of our services, as well as our partners,” says Army Gen. James Dickinson, SPACECOM commander.

EXCLUSIVE: NRO, SPACECOM Craft CONOPS For War In Space

EXCLUSIVE: NRO, SPACECOM Craft CONOPS For War In Space
EXCLUSIVE: NRO, SPACECOM Craft CONOPS For War In Space

WASHINGTON: For the first time, Space Command is working with the operator and builder of America’s spy satellites, the NRO, to develop a shared “playbook” of pre-agreed actions to defend military and spy satellites during a conflict, SPACECOM and NRO officials say. The ‘playbook’ is a central part of a new joint concept of operations (CONOP)…

DoD, IC Tackle All-Domain Hurdles: C2; Command Chain

DoD, IC Tackle All-Domain Hurdles: C2; Command Chain
DoD, IC Tackle All-Domain Hurdles: C2; Command Chain

“[I]t is fair to say that IC and DoD efforts have not always been aligned optimally, whether in acquisitions or operations,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Guetlein, NRO’s deputy director.