Our Mission
S4S, with its Allies and partners, commands combat forces in space superiority operations to protect and defend USSPACECOM’s Area of Responsibility and to deliver global space-enabled effects to the Joint Force.


S4S mission - Protect, Defend, Deliver, Connect

S4S Featured Stories
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S4S at Two Years: The Space Force’s Operational Engine Gains Momentum
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Guardian Arena Bound: S4S-CJFSC Sends Three Teams to Florida Competition
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S4S Chief “T2” challenges newest generation of Space Operators
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Space and RPA Multirole Dominance
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CSpOC members lend space electro-magnetic warfare expertise to US, Australia’s largest military exercise
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Polish Brig. Gen. Górka visits S4S
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Australia’s Chief of Joint Capabilities visits NSDC
Generals pass a command flag.

Bythewood Assumes Command of S4S and USSPACECOM’s Combined Joint Force Space Component
S4S Current News
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Guardian Arena Bound: S4S-CJFSC Sends Three Teams to Florida Competition
By Stacie N. Shafran | Dec. 5, 2025
U.S. Space Forces – Space will send three teams to compete in the service’s premier competition event, Guardian Arena III, on Dec. 8–9, 2025, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. Competitors from S4S Headquarters, Space...
U.S. Space Forces - Space is marking two years of growth, readiness, and operational excellence. Since its activation in 2023, S4S has unified multiple deltas and operations centers, strengthened global partnerships, and delivered critical space effects to joint forces around the world. From supporting real-world operations such as Operation Midnight Hammer to advancing allied integration through Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender, the S4S team continues to demonstrate the power of integrated, combat-ready space operations. (U.S. Space Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
S4S at Two Years: The Space Force’s Operational Engine Gains Momentum
By Stacie N. Shafran | Dec. 5, 2025
U.S. Space Forces - Space marks its second birthday Dec. 6, 2025, highlighting two years of growth, operational integration, and expanding responsibilities...
U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces – Space command senior enlisted leader, provides the opening remarks for the 533rd Training Squadron graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025. As a fellow graduate of the 533rd TRS, Timmerman emphasized the defining transition from student to operational Guardian in her speech for the newest generation of enlisted Space Operators. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
S4S Chief “T2” challenges newest generation of Space Operators
By Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman | Dec. 3, 2025
U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces – Space command senior enlisted leader, was the keynote speaker for the 533rd Training Squadron graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Base, California,...
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader and Chief Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces- Space senior enlisted leader are briefed about the portable aircraft control station by Senior Airman Angela Andazola-Castillo, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MQ-9 apprentice, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17, 2025. PACS is the system maintenance uses to start MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and transfer the control to the aircrew for Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability-enabled Satellite Launch and Recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi)
Space and RPA Multirole Dominance
By USSPACECOM Public Affairs | Dec. 1, 2025
U.S. Space Command’s senior enlisted leaders traveled to Nevada to deepen operational understanding and highlight the powerful alignment between remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations and space operations. Chief Master...
U.S. Navy ships from the America Strike Group, led by the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sail in formation with Royal Australian Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, French Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as part of Talisman Sabre 25, July 20. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth)
CSpOC members lend space electro-magnetic warfare expertise to US, Australia’s largest military exercise
By Capt. Cameron Silver | Nov. 26, 2025
Two Combined Space Operations Center members played key roles in Talisman Sabre 25, the largest U.S.-Australia exercise to date, held July 13-Aug. 4, 2025, across Australia and Papua New Guinea...
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U.S. Space Command News
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader and Chief Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces- Space senior enlisted leader are briefed about the portable aircraft control station by Senior Airman Angela Andazola-Castillo, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MQ-9 apprentice, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17, 2025. PACS is the system maintenance uses to start MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and transfer the control to the aircrew for Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability-enabled Satellite Launch and Recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi)
Space and RPA Multirole Dominance
By | Dec. 1, 2025
U.S. Space Command’s senior enlisted leaders traveled to Nevada to deepen operational understanding and highlight the powerful alignment between remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations and space operations. Chief Master...
Right, Lt. Gen. Richard Zellmann, deputy commander, U.S. Space Command, joins Lt. Gen. Tom James, former deputy commander, USSPACECOM, as he pins the U.S. Army Basic Space Badge on Maj. Gen. Paul Tedman, commander, U.K. Space Command, during a pinning ceremony at the Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs, November 7, 2025. Tedman is the first British Army officer to earn and receive the honor. As the U.K. Space Commander, Tedman plays a key role in the U.S.-U.K. space partnership, facilitating direct communication, collaboration, and alignment of strategic objectives between the two commands. The integration of allies and partners into space operations promotes a common warfighting culture and ensures our steadfast, collective readiness to deter aggression and, if necessary, stand shoulder-to-shoulder and defeat threats.
U.K. Space Commander earns U.S. Army Space Wings
By | Nov. 19, 2025
U.S. Space Command hosted a pinning ceremony on Nov. 7, 2025, at The Aerospace Corporation to officially award U.K. Space Command Commander Maj. Gen. Paul Tedman the U.S. Army Basic Space Badge...
Government Shutdown Notice
Government Shutdown: What you need to know
By | Oct. 1, 2025
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or...
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