Defence Space Command Explained

Unit Name:Defence Space Command
Dates:18 January 2022 - present
Country:Australia
Branch:Royal Australian Air Force
Type:Joint space command
Role:Space operations
Motto:"The Ultimate High Ground"
Commander1:Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts
Commander1 Label:Defence Space Commander

Defence Space Command (DSpC) is an Australian Defence Force integrated tri-service headquarters in Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) tasked with conducting strategic space planning, as well as design, construction, maintenance and operation of space facilities. DSpC operates with personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the RAAF together with the Australian Public Service reporting to the CJC.[1] The current Defence Space Commander is Major General Greg Novak. [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Defence Space Command . Royal Australian Air Force . 23 March 2022.
  2. News: Hurst . Daniel . China could 'take out' Australian satellites says new head of Defence's space command . 22 March 2022 . The Guardian Australia . 22 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Defence Space Commander . Royal Australian Air Force . 19 April 2022.