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The United States Air Force's 6th Space Operations Squadron is a squadron located at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado from which it acts as backup to NOAA for Defense Meteorological Satellite Program operations.
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In May 1983, the 4000th Satellite Operations Group at Offutt AFB was transferred to the newly formed Air Force Space Command under the 1st Space Wing and was given a new designation, the 1000th Satellite Operations Group ('One Grand'). The group reorganized to align itself with the structure of the 2d Space Wing in 1985. In May 1989, Detachment 1 at Fairchild AFB, Washington, was upgraded to squadron status, becoming the 5th Satellite Control Squadron. In July 1992, the 1000th Satellite Operations Group downsized to a squadron-level organization, becoming the 6th Space Operations Squadron.
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- 1000th Satellite Operations Group (1983-1992)
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- 6th Space Operations Squadron (July 1992)
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