U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force is a military branch of the United States Armed Forces, established to conduct space operations. Formed on December 20, 2019, it is the first new branch of the U.S. military since the Air Force was created in 1947. The primary mission of the Space Force is to protect U.S. and allied interests in space, deter aggression in the space domain, and conduct space operations to ensure national security. This includes developing and operating space-based systems, managing satellite communications, and overseeing space launch operations. The Space Force plays a crucial role in the development of space policy and strategy, and it works in collaboration with other branches of the military, as well as with international partners, to address challenges such as space debris, anti-satellite weapons, and emerging threats in space. Its establishment reflects the growing recognition of space as a critical domain for national defense and security in the 21st century.