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Fact Sheets



  • Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Office

    The Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Office is a component of Space Delta 8 and is headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.Mission: Satellite Communications Office executes continuous operational satellite communications (SATCOM) payload management and planning through its Consolidated

  • 53rd Space Operations Squadron

    The 53rd Space Operations Squadron is a component of Delta 8, headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, with detachments located at Fort Detrick, Maryland; Fort Meade, Maryland; Landstuhl, Germany; Wahiawa, Hawaii; and Okinawa, Japan.MissionTaking over operational and mission area

  • 10th Space Operations Squadron

    The 10th Space Operations Squadron is a component of Delta 8, headquartered at Point Mugu, California.MissionThe 10 SOPS mission is to operate, manage, and maintain assigned satellites and ground systems, providing continuous and reliable satellite communications in direct support of Fleet, Joint,

  • Space Delta 8

    Delta 8, a component of the U.S. Space Force, was established and activated July 24, 2020. Delta 8 consists of three active duty squadrons headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado: 4th and 53rd Space Operations Squadrons and 8th Combat Training Squadron; one unit headquartered at

  • 8th Combat Training Squadron

    The 8th Combat Training Squadron (8 CTS) is a component of Space Delta 8 – Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.MissionThe 8 CTS mission is to “Lead warfighter development for Satellite Communication (SATCOM) and Position, Timing,