5th Space Launch Squadron | |
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Active | 1994–1998; 2003–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Space Force |
Type | Space squadron |
Role | Space launch |
Part of | Space Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Patrick Space Force Base |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col Jae Jeon |
The United States Space Force's 5th Space Launch Squadron is a space launch unit located at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The 5th SLS is tasked with launch and support of the National Security Space Launch, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles.