Space Training and Readiness Command Archives

Space Force hosts inaugural ‘orbital warfare’ training exercise

The simulation-based Red Skies exercise allowed guardians to hone skills in orbital mechanics and satellite flight.

Dec 27, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Members from the 114th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, 71st, 73rd, and 75th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadrons, 392d Combat Training Squadron, and 379th Space Range Squadron, pose for a group photo during BLACK SKIES 23-3 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Sept. 21, 2023. (Space Force photo)

Space Force’s latest ‘Black Skies’ training event focused on drone threats, joint operations

Black Skies live simulation training is aimed at developing Space Force guardians’ skills in tactical space electromagnetic warfare operations.

Oct 6, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Two members of the 216th Space Control Squadron (SPCS) set up antennas as part of a ‘Honey Badger System’ during BLACK SKIES 22 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022. The 216 SPCS specializes in electromagnetic warfare and is participating in the Space Training and Readiness Command’s (STARCOM) BLACK SKIES 22, along with numerous other units spanning from California to Colorado. The first of its kind, BLACK SKIES 22 is a live simulation exercise designed to rehearse the command and control of multiple joint electronic warfare fires. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Future Space Force training should include more live elements, STARCOM commander says

Although much of the service’s efforts have been focused on simulations, the mission still demands that guardians be trained in live scenarios, said Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton.

May 10, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mendoza, 216th Space Control Squadron space systems operator, utilizes a ‘Honey Badger System’ during BLACK SKIES 22 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

Saltzman: Space Force needs additional ‘Skies’ exercises to sufficiently train guardians

The current exercise tempo "is still insufficient," Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told DefenseScoop.

Apr 20, 2023 By Mikayla Easley