6th Space Operations Squadron
- 6th Space Operations Squadron
Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= 6th Space Operations Squadron
caption= 6th Space Operations Squadron emblem
dates= 19xx-Present
country= United States
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branch= United States Air Force
type= Combat Support
role= Satellite Operations
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garrison= Schriever Air Force Base
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The United States Air Force's 6th Space Operations Squadron is a squadron located at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado from which it acts as backup to NOAA for Defense Meteorological Satellite Program operations.
Mission
History
In May 1983, the 4000th Satellite Operations Group at Offutt AFB was transferred to the newly formed Air Force Space Command under the 1st Space Wing and was given a new designation, the 1000th Satellite Operations Group ('One Grand'). The group reorganized to align itself with the structure of the 2d Space Wing in 1985. In May 1989, Detachment 1 at Fairchild AFB, Washington, was upgraded to squadron status, becoming the 5th Satellite Control Squadron. In July 1992, the 1000th Satellite Operations Group downsized to a squadron-level organization, becoming the 6th Space Operations Squadron.
Major command
*Air Force Space Command (1983-1992)
Parent Wing
*1st Space Wing (???-???)
*310th Space Wing (???-present)
ubordinate Units
*1000th SOG, Detachment 1 - Fairchild AFB, Washington (1983-1989)
*1000th SOG, Detachment 2 - Loring AFB, Maine (1983-1992)
Previous designations
*1000th Satellite Operations Group (1983-1992)
Redesignated
*6th Space Operations Squadron (July 1992)
Bases stationed
*Offutt AFB, NE (1983-1992)
*Schriever AFB, CO (???-present)
pacecraft flown
*Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) (1983-1992)
External links
* [http://www.zianet.com/jpage/airforce/ Joe's USAF Blue Book]
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