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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Command (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Dec. 4, 2024
Report Number IF12840
Report Type In Focus
Authors Robert Switzer; Jennifer DiMascio
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) is responsible for U.S. military operations in space. As a geographic combatant command (CCMD), USSPACECOM receives personnel and equipment from each of the military services to execute its mission (see Figure 1). USSPACECOM is distinct from, and complementary to, the United States Space Force (USSF), which is an armed service under the Department of the Air Force (DAF). For additional background, see CRS In Focus IF12610, Defense Primer: The United States Space Force.