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  • GPS Satellite

    The magic of GPS simplified

    Space Delta 8 - Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, 2nd SOPS, is responsible for GPS operations. They are a U.S. Space Force unit located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. A total of 170 Guardians, Airman and civilians make sure that the satellite constellation is operating properly 24/7.
  • Space Delta 8

    DEL 8 leads GPS information, satellite communications in space

    From growing food to saving lives, Space Delta 8 - Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare satellites are instrumental to billions of people around the globe. DEL 8 provides satellite-based communication and the world’s gold standard for positioning, navigation and timing signals, commonly known as GPS.
  • Men holding flag

    Dea assumes command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Holston, Space Delta 8 - Satellite Communication and Navigation Warfare commander, left, passes the guidon to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Brian Dea, incoming 4th Space Operations Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 17, 2021. DEL 8 provides Satellite
  • The U.S. Space Force’s 2nd Space Operations Squadron formally accepted GPS III Space Vehicle 04 from the spacecraft manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, in what is referred to as operational acceptance on Dec. 1, 2020. This [acceptance] done only one month after SpaceX launched the satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Nov. 5, 2020, setting a new record for the USSF, due in part to the efforts of the operators who work in the 2nd SOPS. (U.S. Space Force Courtesy Photo, 45th Space Wing Public Affairs)

    Space Force ‘operationally accepts’ fourth GPS III satellite in record time

    The U.S. Space Force’s 2nd Space Operations Squadron formally accepted GPS III, Space Vehicle 04 in record time from the spacecraft manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, in what is referred to as operational acceptance on Dec. 1, 2020.
  • Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Commander of Space Operations Command takes a group photo.

    As the USSF celebrates its first birthday, Space Flag 21-1 concludes as its premier advanced training

    As the United States Space Force celebrates its first birthday on Dec. 20, the tenth iteration of Space Flag, SF 21-1, concludes successfully in Colorado Springs, Dec. 18.Aligned with the Chief of Space Operations Planning Guidance published earlier this year, Space Flag provides training beyond mission system awareness and offers participants the
  • Members of Space Delta 8 Standardization and Evaluation simulate an error determination on July 15, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Error determinations are meetings held after every evaluation to discuss what was witnessed during an evaluation, emphasizing potential errors they witnessed. Meetings help ensure the process is consistent and fair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace)

    Space Delta 8 OGV ensures excellence, readiness

    Space Delta 8 Standardization and Evaluation unit ensures the Military Satellite Communications system and Navigation Warfare capabilities remain superior in space by enforcing standards while providing expert evaluations to the 2nd and 4th Space Operations Squadrons.
  • Airmen from the 2nd Space Operations Squadron gather in the lobby of Lockheed Martin prior to their GPS III tour at the manufacturing facility Aug. 6, 2020 in Littleton, Colorado. The tour provided Airmen with details about how the GPS III operates, the launch process and the different procedures satellites endure to ensure units are ready to launch. (Courtesy photo)

    Space Operators visit Lockheed Martin to see GPS III satellite production

    The 2nd Space Operations Squadron had more than 10 Airmen visit Lockheed Martin facilities Aug. 6, to view the GPS III satellite manufacturing process and get a behind-the-scenes look at the next-generation systems.
  • The women of the 2nd Space Operations made history as the first ever all-female space operations crew July 23, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The crew gained satellite control acceptance of SVN-76, officially adding another satellite to the GPS program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers and Kathryn Calvert)

    Space Force makes history with all-female 2 SOPS crew

    The Air Force has been providing precise position, navigation and timing for more than 25 years, however a first-of-its-kind crew assumed command and control of its newest satellite this week.
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