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| 7th Space Operations Squadron | |
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7th Space Operations Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1993–Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Space Operations |
| Role | Augmenting Active Duty Space Missions |
| Part of | 310th Space Wing (AFRES) |
| Garrison/HQ | Schriever AFB, Colorado |
| Motto | FIRST FROM THE STARS |
| Decorations | AFOUA |
The United States Air Force's 7th Space Operations Squadron (7 SOPS) is an Air Force Reserve space operations unit located at Schriever AFB, Colorado.[1] [2]
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Mission
The 7th Space Operations Squadron operates the Multi-Mission Space Operations Center, a one-of-a-kind satellite operations center focused on rapidly fielding cutting-edge space technologies for warfighters.[3]
The previous mission for 7 SOPS was to augment space operation squadrons of the 50th Space Wing, specifically the 1st Space Operations Squadron. [4] These activities included satellite emergencies, launch and early orbit, and satellite disposal for the Global Positioning System and Defense Support Program satellites.[5] Up until 2007, 7 SOPS operated the Midcourse Space Experiment satellite, AFSPC's only space-based space surveillance asset and also performed booster launch operations mission, providing telemetry collection/data relay for Delta II launches.[6]
History[7]
The 7th Space Operations Squadron traces its lineage to the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron which was activated January 28, 1942, at MacDill Field, Tampa, FL. May 15 of that same year, it transferred to Peterson Field, Colorado Springs, CO. The squadron’s primary mission was to train men in the art of photo reconnaissance. While there it flew P-38s, F-4s and F-5s. In June 1942, their name was changed to the 7th Reconnaissance Squadron. In October 1943 the squadron moved to Will Rogers Field, OK.
In the 51 year heritage of the 7th, it has performed many roles from training pilots and technicians for photo reconnaissance to the 7th Liaison Squadron providing operations and logistical support for the Inter-American Geodetic Survey in the Panama Canal Zone. The 7th Special Operations Flight was deactivated in 1972 at Hurlburt Field, FL. The squadron was consolidated and redesignated the 27th Special Operations Squadron in 1985 but remained inactive until 7 SOPS was activated March 18, 1993, at Falcon (later, Schriever) AFB, becoming the first Reserve unit to augment Air Force Space Command.
Previous designations[8]
- 7th Space Operations Squadron (January 1, 1993 – Present)
- 27th Special Operations Squadron (September 19, 1985 – 1993)
- 7th Special Operations Flight (March 18, 1969 – April 30, 1974)
- 7th Liaison Squadron (September 8, 1952 – June 18, 1954)
- 7th Liaison Flight (October 7, 1949 – September 8, 1952)
- 7th Liaison Squadron (November 3, 1945 – March 28, 1949)
- 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (August 11, 1943 – May 1, 1944)
- 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (Light) (February 6, 1943 – August 11, 1943)
- 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (June 9, 1942 – February 6, 1943)
- 7th Photographic Squadron (January 19, 1942 – June 9, 1942)
Assignments
- 310th Space Wing (2008–Present)
- 310th Space Group (September 1, 1997 – 2008)
- 302d Operations Group (May 1, 1993 – September 1, 1997)
- 1st Special Operations Wing (July 1, 1969 – April 30, 1974)
- 5700th Air Base Group (October 27, 1949 – September 8, 1952)
- 1st Fighter Wing (September 1, 1947 – March 28, 1949)
Bases stationed
- Schriever AFB, Colorado (1998–Present)
- Falcon AFB, Colorado (1993–1998)
- Hurlburt Field, Florida (???)
- Panama Canal Zone, Panama (???)
- Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma (October 1943 – ???)
- Peterson Field, Colorado (May 15, 1942 – October 1943)
- MacDill Field, Florida (January 28, 1942 – May 15, 1942)
Aircraft & Spacecraft Operated
- DSP (1993–2007)
- GPS (1993–2007)
- MSX (???-2008)[9][10]
- UH-1 (1971–1974)
- C-123 (1970–1973)
- U-10 (1969–1971)
- C-47 (1969–1970)
- L-20 (1952–1954)
- L-4 (1948–1949)
- L-13 (1947–1948)
- L-5 (1946–1952)
- B-25/F-10 (1942–1944)
- P-38/F-4 and F-5 (1942–1944)
Decorations
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- September 4, 1997 – November 1, 1998
- July 1, 1969 – April 15, 1971
References
- ^ Airman Magazine: "First in Space"
- ^ Citizen Airman: "Reservists fight war on terrorism with satellites"
- ^ Air Force Space Command News: "7th SOPS' mission takes new direction"
- ^ Citizen Airman: "A leading role: reservists perform diverse missions in support of war"
- ^ Air Force News: "Space units provide impact during OIF"
- ^ SpaceWar.com: "GPS Operators Unveil New Early-Orbit, Anomaly Resolution System"
- ^ PatriotFiles.com: 7th Space Operations Squadron History
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ Air Force Factsheet: 310th Space Wing, dated March 2008
- ^ SpaceMart: "APL-Operated Midcourse Space Experiment Ends," 22 Jul 2008
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