5th Expeditionary Space Operations Squadron

5th Space Operations Squadron
Active1989–1992; 1993–2000
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleSatellite Operations
Part ofAir Force Space Command
Motto(s)Scanning the Globe (1989-1994) Pioneers of Space (1994-present)[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award[2]
Insignia
5th Space Operations Squadron emblem (approved 9 December 1994)[2]
5th Satellite Control Squadron emblem (approved 25 August 1989)[1]

The 5th Expeditionary Space Operations Squadron is an expeditionary satellite operations unit of the United States Air Force, assigned to the Air Force Space Command for activation or inactivation as required.

  1. ^ a b Endicott, p. 364
  2. ^ a b Robertson, Patsy (26 February 2008). "Factsheet 5 Expeditionary Space Operations Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 29 March 2018.