3d Space Experimentation Squadron

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3d Space Experimentation Squadron
Image:3d Space Experimentation Squadron.png
3d Space Experimentation Squadron emblem
Active 19xx-Present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Type Space Control
Role Experimentation
Part of 21st Space Wing
Garrison/HQ Schriever AFB, Colorado
Motto UNEQUALED EXCELLENCE
Commanders
Current
commander		 Lt Col Jeffrey Hokett[1]

The United States Air Force's 3d Space Experimentation Squadron is a space control unit located at Schriever AFB, Colorado.

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[edit] Mission

The 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron is AFSPC's premier organization for space-based demonstrations, pathfinders and experiments. The unit identifies concepts of employment, training, education and technical skill sets required to field selected future AFSPC missions. The 3rd SES will develop a core cadre of space professionals to serve as subject matter experts for all future AFSPC space-based endeavors, demonstrate operational utility of selected demonstrations and apply lessons learned from demonstrations and pathfinders for use in future initiatives.[2]

[edit] History

The 3d SES began its existence as the 3d Surveillance Squadron on 10 August 1990, at Misawa AB, Japan. It was later renamed Det. 3, 73d Space Group in January 1991. The home for the 3rd SS (project name RINGO) was completed on March 16, 1991. Two antennas, an operations building, support building, pump housing and entry control point were constructed beginning on 1 October 1991, and was completed on May 31, 1992. Later that year, the unit was redesignated 3rd Space Surveillance Squadron, while their Deep Space Tracking System obtained initial operating capability in April 1994.

The current designation of the unit, the 3d Space Experimentation Squadron began on 10 Mar 2006, with its new home at Mod 9, Schriever AFB, Colorado.

[edit] Assignments

[edit] Previous designations[3]

  • 3d Space Experimentation Squadron (10 March 2006-Present)[4]
  • 3d Space Surveillance Squadron (1 Oct 1992-???)
  • 3d Surveillance Squadron (10 Aug 1990 - 1 Oct 1992)

[edit] Bases stationed

[edit] Equipment Operated[5]

  • Deep Space Tracking System (1992-????)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Peterson AFB Space Observer: "3rd SES welcomes new commander from AFSPC"
  2. ^ Air Force Space Command: Space Innovation and Development Center Factsheet
  3. ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
  4. ^ AirForceLink: "What's in a Name?"
  5. ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3

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