U.S. Space Command

The U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) is a unified combatant command of the U.S. Department of Defense, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Initially established on September 23, 1985, by President Ronald Reagan to oversee military operations in space, it was disestablished in 2002 and reestablished on August 29, 2019, as the 11th unified combatant command to focus on space deterrence and defense amid growing threats from adversaries. Employing about 1,200 personnel from multiple services, it is distinct from the U.S. Space Force, which provides most of its capabilities. Key activities include missile warning, satellite operations, space control, and support. Notable achievements encompass unifying disparate space units and enhancing U.S. space superiority. It remains fully operational, with its permanent headquarters confirmed in Colorado Springs.