U.S. Space Force cyberspace operations unit
Military unit
Space Delta 6 (DEL 6) is a United States Space Force unit which assures access to space through the $6.8 billion Satellite Control Network and defensive cyberspace capabilities for space mission systems.[5]
Activated on 24 July 2020, the delta is headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.[6][7][8] It replaced the 50th Network Operations Group, which had been part of the former 50th Space Wing.[8][9] On 23 June 2021, the 614th Air and Space Communications Squadron, previously under Space Delta 5, was redesignated as the 65th Cyber Squadron and transferred into Space Delta 6.[10]
Emblem symbolism
Space Delta 6's emblem consists of the following elements:[11]
- The platinum border represents the foundation and structure Space Operations Command provides to Space Delta 6.
- The midnight blue represents the determination and tenacity of Guardians.
- The North Star represents the satellite systems that Space Delta 6 supports.
- The lightning bolt represents instantaneous response by each unique operational space mission for Space Delta 6.
- The shield and satellite dish symbolizes missions that Space Delta 6 is responsible for: Space Control Network and Cyber Defense.
- The number six signifies Space Delta 6's number and the ability to support the warfighting domain.
Structure
By the end of fiscal year 2022, SpOC intends to establish the Space Cyber Center and 645th Cyberspace Squadron.[12]
Emblem
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Name
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Function
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Headquarters
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Cyberspace systems
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Detachments
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Squadrons
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21st Space Operations Squadron |
Pacific Satellite Control Network operations, Global Positioning System ground infrastructure, Western Range launch support, and defensive cyber operations[13] |
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California |
Satellite Control Network |
Detachment 1: Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory Detachment 2: Joint Region Marianas, Guam Kaena Point Air Force Station, Hawaii Operating Location: Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, Marshall Islands
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22nd Space Operations Squadron[14] |
Satellite Control Network command and control[15] |
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |
Satellite Control Network |
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23rd Space Operations Squadron |
Atlantic Satellite Control Network operations, Global Positioning System ground infrastructure, and Eastern Range launch support[16] |
New Boston Space Force Station, New Hampshire |
Satellite Control Network |
Detachment 1: Pituffik Space Base, Greenland Operating Location: RAF Ascension Island, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Operating Location: RAF Oakhanger, United Kingdom Operating Location: Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
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61st Cyberspace Squadron |
Defensive cyber operations[5] |
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |
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62nd Cyberspace Squadron |
Defensive cyber operations |
Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado[17] |
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65th Cyberspace Squadron[10] |
Defensive cyber operations[5] |
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California |
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68th Cyberspace Squadron |
Defensive cyber operations |
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |
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69th Cyberspace Squadron |
Defensive cyber operations |
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |
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