The is a
Japan Air and Space Self-Defense Force unit based at
Fuchu Air Base
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in
Fuchu, Tokyo.
It is responsible for the JASDF's
space domain awareness
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capability, integrating surveillance data from a sensor near
Sanyo-Onoda in
Yamaguchi Prefecture
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, along with data supplied by
JAXA
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and the
United States Space Force
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. The unit also conducts
satellite navigation
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and
satellite communications for other military units.
History
The former Space Operations Squadron was established in 18 May 2020 in a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Defense with 20 JASDF personnel.
, the SOS have around 150 personnel.
In FY 2020, the "2nd Space Operations Squadron" was set up at
Hōfu Air Field.
On March 17, 2022, the "Space Operations Group" was established with 150 airmen.
The "Space Operations Command Center Operation Squadron" was established on March 18, 2022 with 30 airmen.
On March 16, 2023, the Space Operations Squadron was reorganized into the "1st Space Operations Squadron." The "Space Systems Management Squadron" was established.
Organization
The SOG is established with the following structure as of 2023:
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* Space Operations Group Headquarters
* Space Operations Command Center Operation Squadron
* 1st Space Operations Squadron
* 2nd Space Operations Squadron
* Space System Management Squadron
See also
*
Space Delta 2
*
Space Delta 8
Space Delta 8 (DEL 8) is the United States Space Force unit responsible for satellite communications and position, navigation, and timing. The Delta operates, among other constellations, the Global Positioning System for both military and civil ...
References
External links
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Units of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Space units and formations
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