Defence Space Command
| Defence Space Command | |
|---|---|
| Active | 18 January 2022 - present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Type | Joint space command |
| Role | Space operations |
| Motto(s) | "The Ultimate High Ground" |
| Commanders | |
| Defence Space Commander | Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts |
The Defence Space Command (DSpC) is an Australian Defence Force integrated tri-service headquarters in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) tasked with conducting strategic space planning, as well as design, construction, maintenance and operation of space facilities. DSpC operates with personnel from the Australian Army, the Royal Australian Navy and the RAAF together with the Australian Public Service reporting to the Chief of Air Force.[1] The inaugural Defence Space Commander is Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts.[2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Defence Space Command". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ Hurst, Daniel (22 March 2022). "China could 'take out' Australian satellites says new head of Defence's space command". The Guardian Australia. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Defence Space Commander". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
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