Feb. 5, 2025 Space Systems Command, Japan launch first bilateral space effort A U.S. space domain awareness payload hosted on Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite 6 successfully launched on a Japanese H-3 launch vehicle from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on Feb. 2.
Dec. 10, 2024 US Space Force leaders engage with allies in Japan Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir met with Japanese counterparts about the growing importance of U.S. -Japan cooperation in the space domain, serving as a prelude to the historic activation of the U.S. Space Force unit in Japan.
Nov. 22, 2024 US Space Forces Indo-Pacific marks two years of accomplishments, growth Over the past two years, the first U.S. space service component has tripled in size, established a 24/7 space watch cell and executed three Tier 1 Combatant Command exercises.
Oct. 15, 2024 France joins Space Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender The multinational named operation represents a growing commitment among the closest allies in space to jointly strengthen defenses and deter aggression, ensuring space remains a domain that benefits all of humanity.
Oct. 15, 2024 Germany joins Space Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender U.S. Space Command formally recognized Germany’s membership in Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender.
Sept. 27, 2024 Guardian Airmen Development Program launches at DEL 8 The 8th CTS, housed within Space Delta 8 - Satellite Communications, has been working diligently to develop and provide opportunities to enhance unit members’ understanding of how they fit into the bigger picture of space operations.