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Fact Sheets



  • 4th Space Operations Squadron

    The 4th Space Operations Squadron (4 SOPS) is a component of Delta 8, headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Mission4 SOPS' mission is to operate the U.S. Space Force's protected and wideband Military Satellite Communications systems. They provide joint and coalition warfighters

  • 50th Contracting Squadron

    The 50th Contracting Squadron is a component of the 50th Mission Support Group, located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.MISSIONThe 50th Contracting Squadron, comprised of 64 military and civilian contracting professionals, is responsible for operational and specialized contracting support

  • 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

  • 20th Space Control Squadron, Detachment 1

    20th Space Control Squadron, Detachment 1, operates the Air Force Space Surveillance System, which is comprised of the Alternate Space Control Center and Air Force Fence headquartered in Dahlgren, Va. The Air Force Fence currently consists of three transmitters and six receivers located along the

  • 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