Space Force Launches New S. Korean Unit

U.S. Space Force has launched a new unit based in South Korea, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

On Wednesday, U.S. Space Forces Korea was activated during a ceremony at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, which is also home to the U.S. 7th Air Force.

The new unit will operate under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific, which was established in November.

Space Forces Korea will provide space planning and employment expertise, as well as space command and control to the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), the command said.

It is expected to monitor, detect and track projectiles launched from North Korea and elsewhere to enhance readiness and deterrence.