"U.S. Space Force: 4 Years of Mission Progress and Celebrations"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Military.com
As the U.S. Space Force celebrates its fourth anniversary, glimpses of the service's mission are emerging. The Space Force, with around 8,600 service members, is tasked with securing the nation's interests in, from, and to space. While the specifics of their operations remain classified, the service is responsible for monitoring satellites, protecting them from attacks, detecting missile launches, and operating the global positioning system. The Space Force faces growing threats from countries like China and Russia, which are developing space capabilities that could jeopardize U.S. forces. Guardians of the Space Force are training in various tactics, including satellite hacking and cyberattacks, to defend against these threats.