Air Force Space Command Space Operations Squadron Explained

Unit Name:	Air Force Space Command Space Operations Squadron
Dates:	1994 – present
Country:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Type:	Space Operations
Role:	Combat Support
Command Structure:	AFSPC
Garrison:	Peterson AFB, Colorado

The Air Force Space Command Space Operations Squadron is a United States Air Force Air Force Space Command satellite operations unit located at Peterson AFB, Colorado.^[1]

History

The unit was formed as the Air Force Space Command Space Operations Flight on 31 May 1994, and activated on 1 July 1994. The unit was later redesignated the Air Force Space Command Space Operations Squadron on 15 August 1998.^[1]

Previous designations

• AFSPC Space Operations Squadron (15 August 1998 – present)^[1]
• AFSPC Space Operations Flight (31 May 1994 – 15 August 1998)^[1]

Locations

• Peterson AFB, Colorado (1 July 1994 – present)

Decorations

• Air Force Organizational Excellence Award^[1]
  • 1 March 2004 – 1 March 2006
  • 1 November 2000-31 October 2002

Notes and References

1. AF Freedom of Information Act Request 2009-01096-F, 2 June 2009