2nd Space Analysis Squadron

The 2nd Space Analysis Squadron (2 SAS) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for producing and delivering foundational intelligence on foreign threats to space operations supporting the warfighter, acquisitions, and national policy.[1] It was originally activated on activated on 15 April 2008 as the Counterspace Analysis Squadron of the Space and Missiles Analysis Group in the Air Force. It was redesignated as 2 SAS on 24 June 2022 and transferred to the Space Force as part of Space Delta 18.[2][3]

2nd Space Analysis Squadron
2 SAS emblem
Active15 April 2008–present
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeSquadron
RoleSpace intelligence analysis
Part ofSpace Delta 18
HeadquartersWright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, U.S.
Insignia
Counterspace Analysis Squadron emblem
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List of commanders

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  • Lt Col Nathan Iven, 2015-2017[4]
  • Lt Col Robert T. Watkins, 4 June 2021-2023[5]
  • Lt Col James Lee, 2023-present

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Delta Factsheet" (PDF). defense.gov. June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Space Delta 18". Space Operations Command (SpOC).
  3. ^ "Space Analysis Squadron (AFISRA)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  4. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniven/
  5. ^ "Lt. Col. Robert T. Watkins takes command SMD".
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