1C6X1 - Space Systems Operations

1C6X1 - Space Systems Operations

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Space Systems Operations Information

ASVAB REQUIREMENT:

Electrical 70

STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:

40 lbs

AVERAGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR WORK CONDITIONS:

100% Indoor / 0% Outdoor

AVERAGE HOURS WORKED:

40-50

POSSIBILITY OF WORKING WEEKENDS:

Maybe

DEPLOYMENT TEMPO/RATE (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)

Low

TECHNICAL TRAINING LENGTH:

51 - 100 Classroom Days

TECHNICAL SCHOOL LOCATION:

Vandenburg AFB, CA

KNOWN DUTY STATIONS AVAILABLE TO NEW AIRMEN:

(we’re working on getting this information)

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE DEGREE:

Air and Space Operations Technology

Airmen describing Space Systems Operations

Space Systems Operations airmen detect, identify, and maintain surveillance on low orbiting and deep space satellite vehicles using active and passive space surveillance systems. Part of their work involves exploring new space surveillance technologies, developing new space operational procedures, and employing new space surveillance sensors. These airmen also use Air Force tracking technology to detect and track sea-launched and intercontinental ballistic missiles, and track Earth satellites. Space Systems Operations specialists plan satellite contacts, resolve any emergencies that arise with satellites, and conduct satellite commanding during launch, early orbit, daily operations, and end-of-life testing, when the satellites have outlived their use.

Space Systems Operations involves working with satellites, ground-based radars, launching rockets and various other space-related systems. This Air Force specialty is responsible for detecting sea-launched ballistic missiles and tracking satellites, as well as operating defensive and offensive space control systems to disrupt adversarial satellite communications. Space Systems Operations specialists will also plan and execute satellite contacts, resolve emergencies and perform satellite commanding during launch, early orbit, daily operations, and end-of-life disposal.