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U.K. Space Command plans to run a U.K.-led space exercise for the broader international community within the timeframe up to 2025.
The push for a common enterprise ground system began in 2018 with a memo signed by then-Air Force Space Command commander Gen. John Raymond declaring EGS the common platform to execute satellite operations for tactical command and control of space assets.
The Air Force conducted environmental assessments of five other locations considered reasonable alternatives for U.S. Space Command: Peterson Space Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base, Offutt Air Force Base, Port San Antonio, and Space Coast Spaceport.
The decision to select Redstone Arsenal as the preferred location for U.S. Space Command headquarters in January 2021 has been challenged by Colorado lawmakers.
Senator Michael Bennet stated that Colorado is the rightful home for U.S. Space Command, citing Peterson's unique ability to achieve full operational capability faster than other potential bases.
Colorado lawmakers allege that former president Trump improperly influenced the decision to relocate U.S. Space Command.
U.S. Space Command is responsible for providing satellite-based services to the U.S. military and protecting those assets from foreign threats.
U.S. Space Command is currently based at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.
The Office of Space Commerce is working with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Space Command to develop linkages and transition civil space traffic management responsibilities from DoD to Commerce.
The Department of the Air Force released a draft environmental assessment on July 13 stating that the proposed relocation of U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, would have no significant impacts on the human or natural environment.
No environmental impacts were found at any of the five alternative locations assessed for U.S. Space Command.
The draft environmental assessment will undergo a 30-day public comment period before a final decision is made on the relocation of U.S. Space Command.
The proposed U.S. Space Command headquarters would consist of approximately 464,000 square feet of office space and approximately 402,000 square feet of vehicle parking.
Approximately 1,450 personnel would be assigned to the proposed U.S. Space Command headquarters, with an environmental review assessing the impact of 1,800 personnel including support contractors and partners.
The Department of Defense Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office reviewed the decision process for the relocation of U.S. Space Command.
Senator Tommy Tuberville expressed support for the Air Force draft review of the relocation of U.S. Space Command.
Agencies participating in the SSC Industry Day include U.S. Space Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, and the USSF 19 Space Defense Squadron.
Privateer unveiled a web application called Wayfinder on 2022-03-01 that combines data from U.S. Space Command and other sources, including data provided directly by satellite operators.
The January 2021 selection of Redstone Arsenal as the preferred location for U.S. Space Command headquarters was made using methods GAO determined are inconsistent with federal best practices for basing decisions.
The Government Accountability Office released a report on 2022-06-02 raising concerns about how the U.S. Air Force selected Huntsville, Alabama as its preferred location for U.S. Space Command.