U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM)

About this organisation

The U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) is the US military's space operations component, responsible for planning, directing, and executing space operations to deter aggression and protect US interests in space. As a critical component of the US Department of Defense, USSPACECOM plays a key role in shaping US space policy and operations, collaborating with international partners to establish norms and standards for responsible space behavior, and addressing emerging space security challenges.