Mission & Spirit
What is the SF mission?
Secure our Nation’s Interests in, from, and to space
What is the naming convention for E1 through E4?
Specialist (1-4)
What does MMXIX stand for?
2019 - The year the SF was established
What is a satellite?
Celestial body orbiting another of larger size
Bonus: How many natural satellites does the Earth have?
What does the SF do in order to accomplish its mission?
Organizes, trains and equips personnel in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force.
Who is the Chief of Space Operations?
General B. Chance Saltzman
What do the silver and black represent?
Black embodies the vast darkness and deep space, and Silver signifies defense from threats
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning Satellite
Bonus: Who controls the US GPS?
What’s the difference between the SF and NASA?
NASA is a civil agency that focuses on developing resources for education, exploration, innovation and research, while SF is a military service centered around the vital capabilities needed to defend the US interests and freedom.
What three states are the official 6 SF Bases located in?
Florida, Colorado, California
What do the two spires represent?
Action of a rocket launching into the outer atmosphere
Who are three major space and exploration companies?
Boeing, SpaceX, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Blue Origin…
What is the SF motto?
Semper Supra... Always Above
What are four possible Officer careers in SF?
Space Operations, Developmental Engineering, Cyberspace, Acquisitions, Intelligence, …
What does the star at the center stand for?
Polaris, or North Star - Guiding Light of security and defense
How many launches has SF supported?
+2,000
What are the four Guardian Values?
Character… above all
Connection… toward unity
Commitment… to mastery
Courage… to be bold
What are the three USSF Commands?
Space Operations Command (SPOC)
Space Systems Command (SSC)
Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM)
What do the four bevels represent?
Joint Armed Forces supporting the Space Mission
How many active satellites orbit earth as of April 2023?
7,300