The California National Guard plays a crucial role in the space domain, operating as a key component of the U.S. Space Force. Specifically, the 148th Space Operations Squadron (SOPS) and the 216th Space Control Squadron (SPCS) which are part of the 195th Wing, contribute to satellite command and control, space domain awareness, and protected military satellite communications. They provide secure communication networks for the Department of Defense, including the President and combatant commanders, and support U.S. Space Command initiatives through international partnerships. Associated keywords include: satellite operations, space control, MILSATCOM, space electromagnetic warfare, and U.S. Space Force.
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The Firefly project was first used by the State of California and the California National Guard in 2019.
The State of California and the California National Guard first used the Firefly tool in 2019.
Partner organizations for xVIEW2 include NASA’s Earth Science Disasters Program, FEMA Region 9, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Cal Fire, the California National Guard, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute, the United States Geological Survey, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Innovation Network.