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]