Space Operations Officer Officer

Summary

Space Operations Officers lead the planning, execution, and analysis of space operations. They direct satellite operations, space surveillance, and missile warning systems to support military and national security objectives. These officers are responsible for maintaining space superiority and ensuring mission success in this critical domain.

Career Categories

• Leadership
• Operations

Qualifications

• Four-year degree, preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Completion of Officer Training School, ROTC, or a service academy.
• Top Secret security clearance eligibility.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 39.

Duties

• Command and control space operations.
• Direct satellite constellation management.
• Lead crews operating space surveillance and missile warning systems.
• Develop plans and procedures for conducting space operations.
• Coordinate with intelligence and other military services.
• Ensure readiness of space capabilities to support national security objectives.

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Guardian in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Officers receive comprehensive training in space operations fundamentals, orbital mechanics, space policy, and leadership principles. Advanced coursework includes space mission planning, satellite operations, and joint military operations. Officers develop the expertise needed to lead space operations in complex environments.

Training Duration

• 13 weeks of training
• 6 months of training