![]() ![]() We will continue to develop our workforce and capabilities to ensure the UK and our allies continue to have access to space and the services derived from it. Every one of them should be proud of their role in enabling us to declare Initial Operating Capability as part of our first anniversary. Space Command’s first year has been exceptionally busy, and our staff have been superb. Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey, Commander of UK Space Command, said: Formed one year ago, UK Space Command has now achieved Initial Operating Capability, and is working 24-7-365 to make space safe, sustainable and accessible for the benefit of all. It is fundamental to our security and to our way of life. Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, the Chief of the Air Staff, said: In future, UK Space Command will command and control all of Defence’s space capabilities, including SKYNET satellite communications, the National Air and Space Operations Centre, and the ISTARI programme. This follows a year of rapid capability and workforce growth within UK Space Command. Over the past year, UK Space Command - the Ministry of Defence’s lead for space operations, space workforce, and space capability - has taken command of RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire and the UK Space Operations Centre at RAF High Wycombe.Īs the Command celebrates its first anniversary, it also reaches Initial Operating Capability (IOC), marking the completion of its initial development as an operational military command. ![]()
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