The Air Force Space Command Video
This is an awesome video that show what we do in Air Force Space Command.
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Air Force Space Command Critical Days of Summer
Memorial Day marks the start of the annual Critical Days of Summer focus on safety. Each year, too many of the air force family are killed or injured during this time when there is traditionally seen an increased risk due to summer activities. This year the campaign starts with a family day on Friday, May 27, and ends on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Last summer, in AFSPC, there was 41 mishaps, one of which resulted in a fatality. AFSPC can do better: any fatality is one too many.
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AFSPC Change of Command
Air Force Space Command welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here Jan. 5. Gen. William L. Shelton accepted command from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz in front of an audience of family, community members and AFSPC personnel. In General Schwartz's opening comments, he bid a fond farewell to General Kehler and gave a warm welcome to General Shelton and his wife back to AFSPC and Colorado. "General Kehler, you are well-prepared for the challenge of US Strategic Command and you are certainly deserving of this honor," said General Schwartz. "Suzie and I wish you and Marj all the best as you turn a new page in this exciting chapter for your family. "As we look forward to the prospects of the New Year, we congratulate Willie and Linda on this very special occasion, as we welcome them back to Colorado where they have enjoyed a number of assignments over the years, including several here at Air Force Space Command," General Schwartz continued. Upon acceptance of command, General Shelton said, "I've been in and out of Air Force Space Command since 1986, so to have the good fortune to come back to command this great organization is truly a special privilege." He also recognized the role AFSPC personnel have in the security of the nation, as well as the public's reliance on the command. "Your dedicated work in both the space and cyberspace arenas keeps this command in a prominent role in our national security," General Shelton said. "It is a <b>...</b>
Air Force Space Command Lesson on GPS - Col Buckman talks about GPS and modernization
Air Force Space command is seeking teachers in the Colorado Springs area to participate in a visit by AFSpace to teach a Science and/or Math lesson on GPS. Please email pam.afspc@peterson.af.mil if you are interested.
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AFSPC Wingman Day
Recently we here at HQ AFSPC had a Wingman Day and Lt. Gen (then Maj. Gen.) Basla, AFSPC vice commander, talked to everyone about the importance of resiliency and being a good Wingman. This is a great video that we all should take a look at.
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AFSPC SBSS Model Dedication
Aug. 18, 2011, the Commander of Air Force Space Command accepted a 1:4 scale model of the Space Based Space Surveillance satellite here at Headquarters AFSPC. General William Shelton accepted the model from retired Major General Craig Cooning, Vice President and General Manager, Boeing Space and Satellite Systems. The presentation of the SBSS model commemorates the strong partnership between the government and industry in providing critical capability to the warfighter and is a gift to the Airmen of AFSPC.
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AFSPC and Tops in Blue
AFSPC Airmen support and perform in Tops in Blue
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Air Force Space Command 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
Here is a slideshow of our AFSPC 2010 OAY nominees as they take in the sights of Colorado Springs, Colo. and the local military installations. These Airmen represent the outstanding performers from around the command who demonstrated extraordinary leadership, job performance, community involvement and achievements.
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AFSPC Chief retires, recognizes father
Following 27 years of service an Air Force Space Command chief master sergeant offered the occasion of her retirement ceremony to take care of one last troop. The troop was the Chief's father who was finally presented the Bronze Star Medal he earned more than 40 years earlier.
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Air Force Space Command
Space is a vital component to any military campaign. It is here that our military satellites orbit the earth, relaying critical and sometimes highly sensitive data to our ground forces. But space is becoming more and more cluttered with over 13000 man-made objects floating around our planet. Itʼs the responsibility of the US Air Forceʼs Joint Space Operations Center to track and monitor all of these objects to protect our assets in space. www.facebook.com www.airforce.com
On Target with GPS
Learn more about GPS and how it works in this video produced by NASA and Air Force Space Command.
Bystander Intervention
Sexual Assault Response and Prevention through Bystander Intervention. A reenactment of an actual event. Comments by the Vice Commander of Air Force Space Command Major General Mike Basla, and the Chief of Air Force Space Command's Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program Ms. Tracy London
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Gen. Shelton gets his fourth star
Gen. William L. Shelton pins on his fourth star just before taking command of Air Force Space Command Jan. 5, 2011.
Guardian Challenge, Are You ready?
Airmen throughout Air Force Space Command are gearing up for this year's Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and cyberspace competition. Guardian Challenge is a prime peacetime opportunity for Air Force space and cyberspace teams to demonstrate the effectiveness of their training and procedures through the game-changing capabilities they provide to the joint fight. The competition will kick off in March and will run through May.
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Masters of Space - 2010 The Nature of Things, CBC - 1 of 3
The Nature of Things: 'Masters of Space' "Just over fifty years ago, the first satellite was spun into orbit. Space filled us with optimism and awe. But were we in fact just staking out a new war zone? Space weapons feature prominently in science fiction, but how close are we to seeing real weapons systems in space? Today, 1000 active satellites are officially recorded as circling the earth. Most countries use satellite technology. And 45 nations own their own orbiting satellites. By shutting down a few satellites, the infrastructure of an entire country or continent can be paralyzed. Now, the United States is the Master of Space. It dominates as the owner and user of space systems, both civilian and military. "Full spectrum dominance" - control and dominance of land, sea, air and, more recently, space, is still the goal of some within the US Defense Department. But what are the realities behind these aims? Trying to track down what the Defense Department is spending on space weapons projects is a tricky business. When Hitler had the first V2 missile launched in 1944, the weapons race in space officially began. Masters of Space is the saga of the emerging competition between the major industrial nations to control space and the fine line between space-faring and space warfare. With unprecedented access to present and former US military personnel, and insights from anti-weapons activists, as well as military analysts, Masters of Space explores space as a "new arena for war <b>...</b>
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Masters of Space - 2010 The Nature of Things, CBC - 2 of 3
The Nature of Things: 'Masters of Space' "Just over fifty years ago, the first satellite was spun into orbit. Space filled us with optimism and awe. But were we in fact just staking out a new war zone? Space weapons feature prominently in science fiction, but how close are we to seeing real weapons systems in space? Today, 1000 active satellites are officially recorded as circling the earth. Most countries use satellite technology. And 45 nations own their own orbiting satellites. By shutting down a few satellites, the infrastructure of an entire country or continent can be paralyzed. Now, the United States is the Master of Space. It dominates as the owner and user of space systems, both civilian and military. "Full spectrum dominance" - control and dominance of land, sea, air and, more recently, space, is still the goal of some within the US Defense Department. But what are the realities behind these aims? Trying to track down what the Defense Department is spending on space weapons projects is a tricky business. When Hitler had the first V2 missile launched in 1944, the weapons race in space officially began. Masters of Space is the saga of the emerging competition between the major industrial nations to control space and the fine line between space-faring and space warfare. With unprecedented access to present and former US military personnel, and insights from anti-weapons activists, as well as military analysts, Masters of Space explores space as a "new arena for war <b>...</b>
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Masters of Space - 2010 The Nature of Things, CBC - 3 of 3
The Nature of Things: 'Masters of Space' "Just over fifty years ago, the first satellite was spun into orbit. Space filled us with optimism and awe. But were we in fact just staking out a new war zone? Space weapons feature prominently in science fiction, but how close are we to seeing real weapons systems in space? Today, 1000 active satellites are officially recorded as circling the earth. Most countries use satellite technology. And 45 nations own their own orbiting satellites. By shutting down a few satellites, the infrastructure of an entire country or continent can be paralyzed. Now, the United States is the Master of Space. It dominates as the owner and user of space systems, both civilian and military. "Full spectrum dominance" - control and dominance of land, sea, air and, more recently, space, is still the goal of some within the US Defense Department. But what are the realities behind these aims? Trying to track down what the Defense Department is spending on space weapons projects is a tricky business. When Hitler had the first V2 missile launched in 1944, the weapons race in space officially began. Masters of Space is the saga of the emerging competition between the major industrial nations to control space and the fine line between space-faring and space warfare. With unprecedented access to present and former US military personnel, and insights from anti-weapons activists, as well as military analysts, Masters of Space explores space as a "new arena for war <b>...</b>
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2 SOPS keeps GPS flying!
Tech Sgt Steve German from the Defense Media Agency shows how the 2nd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado keeps GPS flying! The squadron currently flys the GPS constellation of more than 30 operational satellites, the most satellites and the greatest capability in history. GPS is widely used by both military and civilian users throughout the World. The Air Force launched the seventh of its current block of IIR-M satellites in April, and will launch another one this Fall followed by the first of 12 Block IIF satellites in early Fiscal 2010. The IIF's sophisticated L-band payload will include new hardware that serves the civil user community. The next generation of GPS satellites, the GPS IIIA, with additional navigation signals for both civilian and military users will improve the accuracy and availability for all users. GPS IIIA is scheduled for first launch in 2014.
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45th Space Wing Launches NRO Satellite atop Delta IV-Heavy
The 45th Space Wing successfully launched a United Launch Alliance-built Delta IV-Heavy Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Space Launch Complex 37 at 5:58 pm (EST), carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) satellite. "The tremendous ULA, NRO and Air Force partnership once again delivered success," said Lt. Col. William Heuck, 5th Space Launch Squadron commander. The largest of the Delta IV family, the Heavy version features three Common Booster Cores mounted together. "The Delta IV rocket continues to evolve and mature with this fourth Delta IV-Heavy launch from the Cape," said Maj. Jeremy Geib, Delta IV Launch Operations Flight commander. "The team cut heavy launch processing time over 50 percent." "This mission helps to ensure that vital NRO resources will continue to bolster our national defense," said Brig. Gen. Ed Wilson, 45th Space Wing commander. "The spectacular evening launch showcases how the 45th assures access to the high frontier and supports global operations."
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X-37B Landing at Vandenberg AFB
The US Air Force's first unmanned re-entry spacecraft landed at Vandenberg Air Force Base at 1:16 am PST today, Dec. 3. The X-37B, named Orbital Test Vehicle 1 (OTV-1), conducted on-orbit experiments for more than 220 days during its maiden voyage. It fired its orbital maneuver engine in low-earth orbit to perform an autonomous reentry before landing. The X-37B is the newest and most advanced re-entry spacecraft. Managed by the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO), the X-37B program performs risk reduction, experimentation and concept of operations development for reusable space vehicle technologies. "Today's landing culminates a successful mission based on close teamwork between the 30th Space Wing, Boeing and the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office," said Lt Col Troy Giese, X-37B program manager from the AFRCO. "We are very pleased that the program completed all the on-orbit objectives for the first mission." OTV-1's de-orbit and landing mark the transition from the on-orbit demonstration phase to a refurbishment phase for the program. The Air Force is preparing to launch the next X-37B, OTV-2, in Spring 2011 aboard an Atlas V booster.
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ULA Delta 4-Medium rocket Launch with GPS 2F-2 satellite
July 16, 2011 - Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The US Air Force launched a United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Medium rocket carrying the second Global Positioning System IIF satellite at 2:41 am EDT today from Space Launch Complex 37 here. "The 45th Space Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, GPS Wing, Boeing and United Launch Alliance team are proud to launch the second installment of the GPS Block IIF," said Brig. Gen. Ed Wilson, 45th Space Wing commander, who served as Launch Decision Authority. "This mission proves yet again our ability to reliably deliver national security space systems to orbit." The commander of Air Force Space Command said he was pleased with the second launch of the next-generation GPS satellite. "This launch is an important step in the continued evolution of our GPS capability," said General William L. Shelton, AFSPC Commander. "With literally billions of civil, commercial and defense users around the globe, sustaining a vital GPS capability is extremely important to us." GPS is a space-based, world-wide navigation system providing users with highly accurate, three-dimensional position, navigation and timing information 24 hours a day in all weather conditions. Every GPS satellite has been launched from Cape Canaveral AFS. The mission of the 45th Space Wing is "One Team...Delivering Assured Space Launch, Range and Combat Capabilities for the Nation."
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Norad Tracks Osanta
Real time satellite tracking: www.gearthblog.com The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has maintained a database of satellite states since the launch of the first Sputnik in 1957, known as the Space Object Catalog, or simply the Space Catalog. These satellite states are regularly updated with observations from the Space Surveillance Network, a globally distributed network of interferometer, radar and optical tracking systems. Two separate catalog databases are maintained under the US Space Command: a primary catalog by the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), and an alternate catalog by the Naval Space Command (NSC). The number of cataloged objects is more than 10000 en.wikipedia.org The US Space Surveillance Network is currently tracking over 13000 human-made objects larger than four inches (ten centimeters) in diameter orbiting the Earth. news.nationalgeographic.com tinyurl.com www.noradsanta.org
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"In Your Words" Spacecraft Mission Assurance Technician and Facilities Mission Assurance Technician
Tech. Sgt. David Sauceda, talks about his job providing mission assurance as a qualified Spacecraft Mission Assurance Technician and Facilities Mission Assurance Technician.
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"In Your Words" Delta IV Mechanical Engineer
1st Lt. Elizabeth Bupane, talks about her job as a Delta IV Mechanical Engineer.
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The Pentagon Channel reports on the health of GPS
The Pentagon Channel interviews Lt Col Tim Lewallen, Deputy Command Lead for Position, Navigation and Timing, on the health of GPS
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Air Force Rocket Launch With Several Firsts from Kodiak Alaska
A Minotaur IV rocket as the twenty-sixth dedicated small launch vehicle mission named STP-S26 for the Department of Defense's Space Test Program that was launched at 4:24 pm, AST, Nov. 19 from Kodiak Launch Complex, LP1 in Kodiak, Alaska. A team of Air Force, NASA, contractor, and Alaska Aerospace Corporation representatives took part in STP's most complex mission in over 20 years. This mission will advance the state-of-the-art of space technologies which will enhance military operational capability and further our scientific knowledge across the DoD. The S26 mission is directed by the Department of Defense Space Test Program and implements a number of capabilities aimed at enabling responsive space access for small experimental satellites and payloads. S26 has seven distinct firsts. These include: The first flight of the STP Standard Interface Vehicle; the first use of Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center, Ground System Architecture; the first flight of the Minotaur IV Multi-payload Adapter; first use of the Hydrazine Auxiliary Propulsion System to assist the Minotaur IV in obtaining a dual orbit; the first Minotaur IV cubesat deployment; the first cubesat deployed from a free flying EELV Secondary Payload Adapter satellite and the first launch of a Minotaur IV rocket from the Kodiak Launch Complex. This mission is also a significant milestone for STP because it includes the 500th DoD Space Experiment Review Board experiment flown. The DoD Space Experiment Review <b>...</b>
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