Space Futures Command is a proposed new field command of the U.S. Space Force designed to develop and validate forward-looking concepts and emerging missions. It aims to forecast future threats, conduct wargames, and analyze what capabilities and systems the Space Force needs to maintain a competitive advantage. While its establishment has faced some pauses and re-evaluation, the command is intended to help the Space Force prioritize missions, identify game-changing technologies, and integrate allied, commercial, and partner capabilities. Space Futures Command would include a Concepts and Technology Center, a Wargaming Center, and the existing Space Warfighting Analysis Center.
All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.
The Space Force is reinvigorating its S9 directorate instead of creating a separate futures command.
The Space Force plans to name a two-star commander for the Futures Command and begin a basing process to select a headquarters location.
The Space Force will establish a new Futures Command in early 2025.
Funding for the project was provided through the Network Cross-Functional Team established by the Army Futures Command.
The Air Force developed the 2020 basing action based on best practices used by the Army when it selected Austin, Texas, for the Army Futures Command in 2018.
Futures Command is studying which capabilities to develop internally versus as an enterprise with the Department of Defense.
General John Murray heads the newly created Futures Command responsible for guiding investment priorities in the Army.