Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications and Space Intelligence is the Program Executive Office within Space Systems Command responsible for advancing operational and tactical command and control (C2) capabilities for space as well as leading the modernization and sustainment of the Satellite Control Network (SCN). BMC3 is focused on delivering the most advanced, resilient, and integrated Space Command, Control & Communications systems to enable timely multi-domain warfighting. The office of the Chief Technology Officer within BMC3 focuses on increasing our adeptness in the operationalization of emerging technology, which enhances the capabilities and resiliency of integrated Space C3 systems. Their vision is to establish a system and culture that provides rapid iterative technology onboarding delivering superior capabilities to a seamless synchronized multi-domain fight.

The Space Domain Awareness Tools Applications and Processing Lab accelerates the delivery of space battle management software to operational units, ensuring space superiority missions succeed by rapidly onboarding apps to close gaps. They decompose kill chains, prioritize needs with operators, map needs to technologies, and onboard tech to existing platforms quickly through partnerships with industry, academia, and across the government through the Apollo Accelerator program. The Apollo Accelerator is a voluntary, collaborative, 3-month tech accelerator for U.S. companies, University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), industry experts, and Guardians to team together to solve critical SDA challenges. The SDA TAP Lab is part of the broader SSC/BMZ team.

Space Force Front Door operates under the Commercial Space Office (COMSO), supporting acquisition needs identifying potential commercial providers and services. Front Door is the entry point for commercial vendors of all sizes, academia, and other government organizations to seek resources and connect to the broader space ecosystem through Space Systems Command (SSC). Front Door assesses these entities and connects them to PEOs and Combatant Commands where appropriate. Their focus has historically been SSC, but they seek to expand to serve Space Force as a whole.

The Tactical Space Reconnaissance and Tracking Tools Applications and Processing Lab directly supports TacSRT — a pilot program charged with utilizing commercial data analytics powered by commercially and publicly available information to provide timely surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking products to combatant commands. TacSRT provides a rapid, dynamic, and competitive acquisition process for commercial vendors to receive taskings and deliver analytical products using space sensing data through the Global Data Marketplace (GDM). TacSRT works by connecting space component requests with commercial businesses to perform short-term projects and address specific problems.

The 1st Test and Evaluation Squadron is the Space Force’s top command and control and battle management experts. 1TES prepares USSF forces to prevail in a contested, degraded, and operationally limited environment. They execute independent tests and evaluations of operational-level command and control technologies, and deliver timely, accurate, and expert information in support of weapon system acquisition, operational acceptance, and readiness decisions. 1TES is currently assigned 10 programs under test to meet operational requirements for the force. 1TES conducts operationally realistic tests and evaluation on these systems under a combat test framework alongside SSC program office partners.

The 17th Test and Evaluation Squadron’s mission is to prepare Space Forces to prevail in a contested, degraded, and operationally limited environment through independent, integrated test and evaluation of missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance; and space domain awareness technologies. 17TES are the Space Force’s SDA, MD/W, and ISR management experts – they deliver timely, accurate, and expert information in support of weapon system acquisition, operational acceptance, and readiness decisions.​ The Squadron consists of 6 Flights: Test Support; Cyber Test; Weapons and Tactics; Ground Based Missile Warning; Early Involvement; and Special Programs. 17TES conducts operationally realistic test and evaluation on 56 systems under a combat test framework alongside their SSC program office partners.

Delta 12’s S3 Cyber branch is the first ever Space Force Cyber Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES). The Cyber TES will ensure that USSF weapon systems are able to prevail in a contested, degraded, and operationally-limited environment through robust cyber testing! Creating an organic Cyber TES will not only improve the technical capabilities of USSF Cyber Guardians through rigorous training, but will also ensure USSF weapons systems receive credible, relevant, and timely cyber testing. ​The Cyber TES will become a Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA) focused squadron (often referred to as a Cyber Blue Team) within STARCOM for testing throughout the USSF. The Cyber TES is currently growing faster than space within STARCOM can house. Our Flight will grow to over 20 guardians by the end of 2025 with the intention of building out our cyber test execution teams. 

The 33d Range Squadron stood up in December of 2024 to provide a centralized squadron made to assist all USSF cyber entities with virtual training. With the inclusion of Cyber Aggressors from the 527th SAS merging into the unit, the 33d can provide full scope virtual cyber ranges and Red team/OPFOR support. These cyber environments from the 33d are designed to replicate Space Force mission terrains and provide realistic cyber training. The 33d primarily coordinates range requests with the Air Force counterpart in the 318th RANS in Texas. Their team provides access to 1 of 3 ranges in PNNL’s SCTR range and helps define future training requirements for Delta 12.

The Overhead Persistent InfraRed Tools Applications and Processing Lab advances technologies to develop and deploy algorithms, applications, and other capabilities designed to exploit OPIR and environmental data. The Lab provides an open and collaborative environment for researchers and developers who seek to facilitate proof of concept demonstrations that lead to rapid operational fielding of revolutionary capabilities.

Space Based Delta 1 Innovation Cell, called High Altitude Spark, is an initiative that strives to solve the warfighters’ challenges through product development, resources, and connections. High Altitude Spark was organized to provide expertise and guidance to bring new ideas to the daily operations of our units across the front range. This is done through education on innovation processes, SBIR technical evaluations, Squadron Innovation Funding, and project fermentation and guidance.

The Headquarters Space Operations Command (SpOC) S35F Combat Force Enhancements (CFE) Division’s mission is to empower SpOC forces to fight tonight by delivering rapid, impactful, and sustainable solutions that address operator pain points and improve the combat capability of fielded forces. The CFE Division is composed of the Capabilities Integration Branch, which serves as a strategic hub, and the Digital Operations Branch, which acts as the tactical arm for user-centric implementation. The CFE DIV manages contracted Combat Enhancement Teams (CETs) and Portfolio Teams that pair with the digital workforce to build and deliver tools on DoD DevSecOps platforms.

The Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) is a combined program office, split between Kirtland AFB and Colorado Springs. R2C2 is developing the Acme Ground System to provide a tactical satellite command system for Delta 9. R2C2 also works with Delta 9, SpOC and other Government stakeholders. R2C2 recently awarded an ID/IQ contract to multiple small businesses to enable scaling the ACME System to support its expanding satellite customer base.

SSC/BNN works to achieve Global Mission Data Dominance (GMDD) by bringing together critical capabilities to empower operators with the information and tools they need to achieve sensor-to-shooter dominance – rapidly detecting threats, sharing critical information, and enabling swift and decisive action. Welcoming programs like Integrated, Immersive, Intelligent Environment (I3E), Integrated Operations Network (ION), and meshONE-Terrestrial (m1T), they create a more unified and comprehensive approach to data management and exploitation. I3E, with its immersive space simulation capabilities, provides unparalleled situational awareness and enable operators to train and rehearse complex space operations in a realistic environment. ION will bridge critical gaps in the U.S. space data network, ensuring seamless information flow and enabling faster, more informed decision-making. And m1T, a terrestrial communication network, provides the resilient and high-speed connectivity necessary to support rapid data transfer and enable timely action across the battlespace.

SSC/CIO’s team in Colorado is focused on the USSF’s Data Fabric and policy governance for data applications for the USSF. This team focuses on convening the Data and AI community across the USSF and Space Command in addition to industry toward increasing lethality and efficiency of the space digital ecosystem. Together, they’re enabling the use of information dominance as effector toward lethal effect by manifesting the condition of decision advantage.

Detachment 5 is SSC’s centralized support unit for Colorado-based organizations, enabling mission focus by streamlining essential services. Established in 2022 to meet the demands of SSC’s rapid growth, Det 5 now supports over 3,300 personnel across 26 units. Core functions include military personnel management and readiness, civilian personnel support, security, facilities, IT and network operations, and coordination with local base support. From Boulder to Colorado Springs, Det 5 ensures operational continuity and empowers SSC units to get after today’s threats.

The Assured Access to Space/Ranges (AATS/AAR) mission is to develop, acquire, deploy, modernize, upgrade, support, and sustain the nation’s premier space Launch and Test Range Systems (LTRS). They work to deliver instrumentation, communications, and safety systems to support DoD, civil, and commercial space launch operations using responsive and effective spacelift capability to the Warfighter from Cape Canaveral SFS and Vandenberg SFB. The AATS/AAR team supports and partners with Space Launch Delta 30 and Space Launch Delta 45 through: POM funding advocacy; product support of current space range systems; engineering; portfolio management; and architecture development of a Spaceport of the Future technology upgrade for both launches and ranges.

The S&T Liaison position was established in 2018 to aid in the management and execution of the AFI 61-101-mandated Science and Technology Management Process. The role of the S&T liaison is to act as an S&T advocate between the operator community and the acquisition community in the specific arena of space systems science and technology development. The day-to-day execution of the S&T management program now falls under a process called the Space Combat Technology Development process or SCTD. Moving forward as SFC TAP, the S&T liaison will have an increased focus on providing materiel solutions to operational concept gaps through engineering and design analysis enabling the linkage of technology needs to future operating concepts.

STARCOM’s 319th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) provides advanced courses in areas including orbital warfare, space electronic warfare, space battle management, and space access & sustainment under STARCOM/Space Delta 1. The 319th is responsible for training newly commissioned officers of the Space Force as part of a redesigned Officer Training Course (OTC). OTC is offered only six times per year, with newly commissioned LTs often remaining on casual status in a temporary holding pattern while awaiting their class start date. To facilitate impactful experiences for the LTs on casual status, STARCOM 319th CTS is partnering with the Innovation Hub to integrate the waiting LTs with different IHub teams. Projects are designed to enhance technological expertise and deepen understanding of real-world missions & operational challenges, fostering professional growth and mission readiness

SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space. Major technology trends that affect our national security continue to emerge from private industry, academia, and the government. The U.S. Space Force’s competitive advantage is our ability to identify, validate, acquire, and integrate those technologies quickly. Accordingly, SpaceWERX seeks to form collaborative partnerships between the military’s operational experts and the top problem solvers in industry, academia, and the government. Mission: SpaceWERX transitions agile, affordable, and accelerated capabilities by teaming innovative technology developers with Airmen and Guardian talent.

The Mission Delta 3 (MD 3) Combat Development Team’s (CDT) mission is to enable tactical development and sustainment of force-multiplying digital tools in support of the Space Electromagnetic Warfare (SEW) Mission. The MD 3 CDT provides continuous identification of digital innovation targets, MD 3 integration with SpaceWERX and Space CAMP, advocacy for Supra Coders assigned to MD 3 units, and resourcing and product management of Supra Coder led development efforts. The CDT further enhances these development efforts by fostering transparency with other Deltas and Field Commands to reach common innovation goals and mitigate redundancy of efforts.

SYD 85’s mission is to deliver an integrated operational enterprise to give the Space Force decision dominance in the space domain. As a field command’s subordinate unit, SYD 85’s mission is aligned with the SSC mission to develop and field dominant space capabilities by advancing an expert workforce. SYD 85 professionals team together to deliver, integrate, simplify, and accelerate the space warfighting advantage, culminating in the seamless transfer of capabilities to Mission Delta (MD) 2, MD 4, MD 31, Combat Delta (CD) 5, CD 15, combatant command operators, and foreign partners for operational employment and kill chain completion.

The U.S. Space Command’s (USSPACECOM) Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) works directly for the Commander as his strategic innovation effort to implement unorthodox, novel, and experimental concepts across the command. Recent projects include the Command’s Strategic Plan 2027, the USSPACECOM Experimentation Strategy, and the Command’s AI/ML Strategy. Their mission is to directly support CDRUSSPACECOM with strategic innovation, initiatives, design thinking, multiple futures, and other exquisite strategic/national/Joint-level capabilities as directed and required by the CCDR.

The Space Warfare Analysis Center (SWAC) is responsible for conducting analysis, modeling, wargaming, and experimentation to create and provide authoritative operational concepts and force design guidance for the USSF at large. The Spectrum Warfare Program (SWP) develops concepts, perform analysis, and conducts validation activities in the Space Data Network (SDN) Navigational Warfare and Ground Data Network. The SWP’s end goal is to deliver force design recommendations for a space warfighting posture that deters aggression and ensures Joint and Coalition warfighters can employ forces in the time, place, manner, and domain of their choosing

The Wideband Control SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS) Integration Team (WIT) operates under the Wideband Control (WC) Program Management Office, under Program Executive Office Command Control Communication-Network (PEO C3N). This PEO is transitioning from the Army to the US Space Force Space Systems Command CGM integrating with Space C3 teams in the Colorado Springs area.