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The Space Operations Group (宇宙作戦群, Uchū Sakusengun) is a Japan Air and Space Self-Defense Force unit based at Fuchu Air Base in Fuchu, Tokyo.[1] It is responsible for the JASDF's space domain awareness capability, integrating surveillance data from a sensor near Sanyo-Onoda in Yamaguchi Prefecture, along with data supplied by JAXA and the United States Space Force. The unit also conducts satellite navigation and satellite communications for other military units.[2][3][4]
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History
The former Space Operations Squadron was established in 18 May 2020 in a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Defense with 20 JASDF personnel.[5] As of December 2022[update], the SOS have around 150 personnel.[6] In FY 2020, the 2nd Space Operations Squadron was set up at Hōfu Air Field.[7][8]
On March 17, 2022, the Space Operations Group was established[9] with 150 airmen.[6] The "Space Operations Command Center Operation Squadron" was established on March 18, 2022 with 30 airmen.[10]
On March 16, 2023, the Space Operations Squadron was reorganized into the 1st Space Operations Squadron.[11] The Space Systems Management Squadron was established with the 2nd Space Operations Squadron in the same month.[12][13]
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Organization
The SOG is established with the following structure as of 2023:[14][15]
- Space Operations Group Headquarters
- Space Operations Command Center Operation Squadron
- 1st Space Operations Squadron
- 2nd Space Operations Squadron
- Space System Management Squadron
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