The Joint Task Force–Space Defense (JTF–SD) was a joint task force and subordinate command of

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. It was responsible for executing control of space defense and space domain awareness units to protect and defend U.S. space capabilities.

Mission

Joint Task Force–Space Defense's mission was to "conduct, in unified action with mission partners, space superiority operations to deter aggression, defend U.S. and Allied interests, and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict."

Structure

Joint Task Force–Space Defense included: * Seal of the National Space Defense Center

National Space Defense Center (NSDC),

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History

Joint Task Force–Space Defense was established immediately after the establishment of United States Space Command on August 29, 2019.A ceremony recognizing the establishment of the JTF–SD was held on October 21, 2019 at Schriever AFB. JTF–SD was inactivated on 6 December 2023 with the activation of United States Space Forces – Space. On 8 January 2024, a ceremony was held to inactivate JTF–SD.

List of commanders

References

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Mission

Structure

History

List of commanders

See also

References