Space Force takes over missile-warning ground stations previously run by the Army

Joint Tactical Ground Stations in Italy, South Korea, Japan and Qatar receive data from missile-warning satellites

by Sandra ErwinNovember 2, 2023November 2, 2023

Soldiers operate the Joint Tactical Ground Station at Osan Air Base, Korea. This is one of four locations worldwide that deliver early ballistic missile warning to U.S. forces and allies (U.S. Army photo by Carrie David Campbell)

The U.S. Space Force has officially taken over from the Army the operation of ground stations that receive data from infrared sensor satellites.

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Sandra Erwin

Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense... More by Sandra Erwin