U.S. Space Force Activates Europe, Africa Command

The move emphasizes the military significance of the space domain and strengthens bilateral military partnerships, according to military leaders.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, December 11, 2023 at 02:55 PM ET

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USSPACEFOR-EURAF flag is unfurled during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on Friday, December 8. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) has officially activated its Europe and Africa component (USSPACEFOR-EURAF) with a new headquarters at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
This activation emphasizes the growing military significance of the space domain and aims to strengthen partnerships by integrating space capabilities with U.S. European and Africa Commands and NATO allies.
The new command will support EUCOM's needs, including satellite navigation and communications, with Germany highlighted as a key partner and base for U.S. Armed Forces.
Concurrently, USSF leaders participated in the Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) in Germany, reinforcing the U.S.'s commitment to international cooperation in space with allies and partners.

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U.S. Space Force (USSF) has officially activated its Europe and Africa component in Europe, launching a new headquarters at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

The move emphasizes the fast-growing military significance of the space domain and strengthens bilateral military partnerships, according to military leadership at a command ceremony at the air base Friday.