Space Command (SPACECOMD), (formerly Defence Space Command (DSpC)) is an Australian Defence Force integrated tri-service headquarters in Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) tasked with conducting strategic space planning, as well as design, construction, maintenance and operation of space facilities. SPACECOMD operates with personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) together with the Australian Public Service reporting to the Chief of Joint Capabilities.[1] The current Commander (COMD SPACECOMD) is Major General Greg Novak. [2][3]
| Space Command | |
|---|---|
.png) Insignia of Space Command | |
| Active | 18 January 2022 - present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Joint Capabilities Group |
| Type | Joint space command |
| Role | Space operations |
| Motto(s) | "The Ultimate High Ground" |
| Commanders | |
| Commander Space Command (COMD SPACECOMD) | Major General Greg Novak |
SPACECOMD was formed under the RAAF in January 2022, and was reorganized under JCG in July 2023 in response to the Australian Defence Strategic Review[4]
See also
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edit- ^ "Defence Space Command". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ Hurst, Daniel (22 March 2022). "China could 'take out' Australian satellites says new head of Defence's space command". The Guardian Australia. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Defence Space Commander". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023". 24 April 2023.
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