Space Force Activates Northern Component Focused on Homeland Defense

Space Force activates new service component as part of NORTHCOM

U.S. Space Forces Northern will guide development and delivery of space capabilities that enable join effectiveness for homeland defense.

Space Force activates northern component focused on homeland defense

The U.S. Space Force activated its northern component in a Friday ceremony in an effort to further homeland defense.Serving under U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Space Forces Northern is tasked with progressing space capabilities that empower “lethality and effectiveness” for homeland defense, according to a Space Force release.“There is no higher calling than protecting your neighbors, your families, and your homeland from harm,” Chief of Space Ope…

Space Force stands up new command for the Northern Hemisphere

Six years after Space Force was established, the service officially activated its first component field command over North America.  U.S. Space Forces Northern was officially stood up on Jan. 30 at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado. It serves as Space Force’s main contingent under U.S. Northern Command. As with previous regional-specific elements, the new service component focuses on providing Space Force’s capabilities to support regionally…