The Joint Task Force–Space Defense (JTF–SD) was a joint task force and subordinate command of United States Space Command. 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: National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado
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 Commander Term Service branch Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
See also Combined Force Space Component Command
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