Space Force to stand up new squadrons for space ISR

By Michael Marrow / May 16, 2022 at 12:39 PM
The Space Force's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance Delta 7 wing will stand up three new squadrons to expand ISR capabilities in the next two years, according to Space Operations Command's top official. Speaking at a Mitchell Institute event this morning, SpOC Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting pointed to the growing number of objects in orbit and increasing threats in space to underscore the urgent need to improve space domain awareness. Expanding sensor capabilities, debris left by destructive anti-satellite tests and...

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