Space Control
Develop technologies that enable responsive space control operations and protect freedom of action in space.
Technology for space superiority
Freedom of action.
Advantage in space.
Developing next-generation technologies that enable the United States and its allies to achieve and maintain space superiority.
Explore our mission areasFour critical mission areas
Built around
the mission.
By integrating advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and emerging space technologies, we seek to strengthen the Joint Force’s ability to detect, assess, and respond to threats in an increasingly contested space domain.
Advanced Detection &
Threat Characterization
Advance sensing and analysis to enhance space domain awareness and improve the ability to detect and assess emerging threats.
Autonomous Spacecraft
Operations
Apply autonomous systems to increase spacecraft survivability and support effective operations in a contested domain.
AI-Enabled Space
Battle Management
Integrate artificial intelligence to improve operational decision-making and strengthen the Joint Force’s ability to respond to threats.
Operationally informed innovation
From emerging
technology to
mission-ready
systems.
Focused researchTechnology developmentOperational transition
Through focused research, technology development, and operationally informed innovation, Superiority Space aims to translate emerging capabilities into practical solutions for the warfighter.
Our approach emphasizes accelerating the transition from promising technologies to mission-ready systems that enhance space domain awareness, improve operational decision-making, increase spacecraft survivability, and enable responsive space control operations.
Our objective
Deliver the technological advantage necessary to protect freedom of action in space, deny adversaries the ability to exploit the domain, and ensure the Joint Force can operate effectively across all domains.