Space Superiority Systems Directorate

Space Superiority Systems Wing

Space Superiority Systems Wing emblem
Active 19??-Present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Part of Air Force Space Command
Garrison/HQ Los Angeles AFB, California

The Space Superiority Systems Wing (SYSW) at Los Angeles Air Force Base includes the "Space Situational Awareness Group" and the "Counterspace Group".

Mission

Their mission is to "develop, deliver, and sustain" capabilities that "ensure space superiority" for the United States.[1] "The visible sensor on the SBSS satellite will be used to provide critical information vital to the protection of US military and civilian satellites," said Lt Col Robert Erickson, squadron commander for Space Based Space Surveillance within the Space Superiority Systems Wing.[2]

History

The Air Force has proposed to cut in half funding for Counterspace and Space Control programs in its 2011 budget request, while increasing the budget for space tracking.[3]

Bases stationed

References

  1. ↑ US Air Force. "Fact Sheet - Space Superiority Systems Wing". SMC.
  2. ↑ Boeing (2007-01-08). "Boeing Completes Critical Design Review for Space Based Space Surveillance".
  3. ↑ Space Situation Awareness Up, Counterspace and Space Control Down in FY2011 DOD Budget Request


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