In an exclusive report, echosphere.news gains access to Buckley Space Force Base, where US Guardians monitor global missile threats. With increasing geopolitical tensions, their role in national security and space superiority is more critical than ever.
Guardians of the Cosmos: Inside the US Space Force's Mission to Counter Global Threats
Guardians of the Cosmos: Inside the US Space Force's Mission to Counter Global Threats
A rare glimpse into the operations of the US Space Force reveals how Guardians track missile launches and prepare for potential conflicts in space.
At Buckley Space Force Base, nestled in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado, the United States Space Force Guardians are constantly on high alert, ready to track missile launches from any corner of the globe. With international journalists granted rare access to their operations, we witness the intensity and urgency of Guardians as they respond to simulated threats and real-world missile attacks.
Under the commanding voices of trained professionals, commands like "Launch Yemen!" are met with a swift "Copy, launch Yemen," demonstrating the team's rigorous training and preparedness for emergencies. This operations room, a nerve center of advanced technologies, allows the Guardians to monitor and analyze the trajectory of missiles through a network of military satellites orbiting the Earth.
Recent history reinforces the urgency of their work. During a recent missile barrage from Iran aimed at US bases in Qatar, the Guardians successfully detected the incoming projectiles and relayed critical information to the ground defense units, potentially averting a disaster. Colonel Ann Hughes shared her relief as they managed to protect both the installation and its personnel.
The Space Force's mission includes not only protection against traditional threats but also providing critical intelligence to allies, including potential warnings to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. As geopolitical tensions heighten, with adversaries like China and Russia advancing their military capabilities in space, the U.S. is ramping up its efforts in missile defense.
Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, plans for a multi-billion dollar missile defense initiative known as the Golden Dome are unfolding at Buckley, highlighting an increased focus on shielding the homeland. The US Space Force's capabilities underscore the changing landscape of warfare, where the arena of conflict extends beyond terrestrial borders.
Colonel Phoenix Hauser emphasizes the urgency of preparing for conflicts in space, labeling close encounters with adversarial satellites as “sparring.” The need to maintain space superiority is paramount, as both China and Russia are conducting tests that increase the risks in a congested space environment.
Efforts are underway within the Space Force to develop offensive and defensive strategies, with air operations like the recent strikes on Iran's nuclear program relying heavily on satellite support and electronic warfare capabilities. The coordination between ground operations and space-based platforms exemplifies the critical interdependence of modern military operations.
With the Space Force quickly becoming a vital dimension of the US military’s strength, Lieutenant General David Miller reminds adversaries of America's resolve in space dominance, declaring, "When the US military gets focused on something - God help you!" As the threats of aerial and space warfare evolve, so too must the strategies to protect and preserve national security in the ever-expanding cosmos.
