Space Superiority Systems Wing

Space Superiority Systems Wing

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name=Space Superiority Systems Wing


caption= Space Superiority Systems Wing emblem
dates= 19??-Present
country= United States
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branch= United States Air Force
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command_structure= Air Force Space Command
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garrison= Los Angeles AFB, California
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The Space Superiority Systems Wing at LAFB includes the "Space Situational Awareness Group" and the "Counterspace Group".

Mission

Their mission is to "develop, deliver, and sustain" capabilities that "ensure space superiority" for the United States. [cite web |url=http://www.losangeles.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=5310 | title=Fact Sheet - Space Superiority Systems Wing | author=US Air Force | publisher=SMC] "The visible sensor on the SBSS satellite will be used to provide critical information vital to the protection of US military and civilian satellites," said Lt Col Robert Erickson, squadron commander for Space Based Space Surveillance within the Space Superiority Systems Wing. [cite web | url=http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2007/q1/070108a_nr.html | title=Boeing Completes Critical Design Review for Space Based Space Surveillance | date=2007-01-08 | author=Boeing]

History

Squadrons assigned

Bases stationed

* Los Angeles AFB, California

References

External links

* [http://www.losangeles.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=5310 SSSW Fact Sheet]


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