Space Delta 15 (DEL 15) is a

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unit responsible for presenting forces to the

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. It was established on 10 March 2023 as part of

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and in December 2023 moved into United States Space Forces – Space. It is headquartered at

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History

DEL 15 was activated on 10 March 2023. On 10 June 2023, the 15th Command and Control Squadron (15 CACS) was activated, while the 15th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron (15 ISRS) was activated on 14 July 2023. On 20 October 2023, the 15th Cyberspace Squadron was activated. On 20 November, 2024, the Department of the Air Force selected

as the location to host Space Delta 15, with 250 manpower authorizations. Space Delta 15 is set to be fully operational in the summer of 2027.

Structure

DEL15 is composed of three squadrons. It added the 15th Cyber Squadron (15CYS) in 2023.

List of commanders

References

External links

Fact Sheet
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