Space Operations Squadron (JASDF)
| Space Operations Squadron | |
|---|---|
| 宇宙作戦隊 | |
 | |
| Founded | 18 May 2020 (1 year, 3 months)[1] |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Role | Space operations |
| Headquarters | Fuchū Air Base |
| Insignia | |
| Flag |  |
Space Operations Squadron (宇宙作戦隊, uchuu-saku sentai) is a Japan Air Self-Defense Force unit based at Fuchu Air Base in Fuchu, Tokyo.[2] It is responsible for the JASDF's space domain awareness capability, integrating surveillance data from a sensor near Sanyo-Onoda in Yamaguchi Prefecture, along with data supplied by JAXA and the United States Space Force. The unit also conducts satellite navigation and satellite communications for other military units.[3][4][5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/02/national/japan-space-force-self-defense-forces/
- ^ Johnston, Eric. Japan's new space squadron takes a giant leap forward. Japan Times. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ Japan accelerates defense capability enhancement in new domains. Kyodo News. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ Future Space Wars: Japan To Create Military SSA Unit, Incorporate AI Into Self-Defence Forces. SpaceWatch.Global. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ Farley, Robert. Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Japan. The Diplomat. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
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