Space Delta 6
Space Delta 6 (DEL 6) is a United States Space Force unit which assures access to space through the $6.8 billion Satellite Control Network and defensive cyberspace capabilities for space mission systems.[3]
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Founded | 24 July 2020 |
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Type | Delta |
Role | Cyberspace operations |
Size | More than 1,000 personnel[1] |
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Headquarters | Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S. |
Website | www |
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Commander | Col Christopher A. Kennedy |
Deputy Director | Shane Swenson |
Superintendent | CMSgt Matthew A. Collingridge[2] |
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Activated on 24 July 2020, the delta is headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.[4][5][6] It replaced the 50th Network Operations Group, which had been part of the former 50th Space Wing.[6][7] On 23 June 2021, the 614th Air and Space Communications Squadron, previously under Space Delta 5, was redesignated as the 65th Cyber Squadron and transferred into Space Delta 6.[8]
Emblem symbolism
Space Delta 6's emblem consists of the following elements:[9]
- The platinum border represents the foundation and structure Space Operations Command provides to Space Delta 6.
- The midnight blue represents the determination and tenacity of Guardians.
- The North Star represents the satellite systems that Space Delta 6 supports.
- The lightning bolt represents instantaneous response by each unique operational space mission for Space Delta 6.
- The shield and satellite dish symbolizes missions that Space Delta 6 is responsible for: Space Control Network and Cyber Defense.
- The number six signifies Space Delta 6's number and the ability to support the warfighting domain.
Structure
By the end of fiscal year 2022, SpOC intends to establish the Space Cyber Center and 645th Cyberspace Squadron.[10]
Commander
No. | Commander | Term | Ref | |||
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Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Duration | ||
1 | Roy V. Rockwell | Colonel24 July 2020 | 9 September 2022 | 2 years, 47 days | [15] | |
2 | Christopher A. Kennedy | Colonel9 September 2022 | Incumbent | 250 days | [1][16] |
References

- "DEL 6 receives new commander". Space Base Delta 1. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- "Chief Master Sergeant Matthew A. Collingridge". Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- "Space Delta 6". Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- "Delta 8 Fact Sheet". Schriever Air Force Base. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
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- "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. SpaceNews. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- "50th SW activates 750th OG". Schriever Air Force Base. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- "614th Air & Space Communications Squadron redesignated as 65th Cyber Squadron". Vandenberg Space Force Base. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- https://www.dvidshub.net/video/831627/space-delta-6-emblem-explainer
- "SpOC Commander's Strategic Plan 2022" (PDF). United States Space Force. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "21st Space Operations Squadron". Schriever Air Force Base. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "22nd Space Operations Squadron". Schriever Air Force Base. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "23rd Space Operations Squadron". Schriever Air Force Base. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "AFCEA SIGNAL Media". AFCEA Chapter News. August 25, 2012. Archived from the original on December 21, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "Colonel Roy V. Rockwell". www.schriever.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- "COL. CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY". www.spacebasedelta1.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.