Space Force Unveils New Themes for Weapon Systems to Boost Identity

Space Force unveils new themes for weapon systems to boost identity

The U.S. Space Force released names of space weapon systems to better link guardians with the force’s specific culture and identity, according to remarks published by the force.At the 2025 Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said in a keynote address Thursday that the force will begin labeling mission areas to help elevate the identity of the force’s weapon systems.“These symbols conjur…

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Space Force rolls out new naming scheme for satellites and space weapons

Gen. Chance Saltzman unveils a taxonomy linking system names to mission areas, echoing legacy traditions across the military The post Space Force rolls out new naming scheme for satellites and space weapons appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space Force Reveals Themes for Space Platform Names

ORLANDO, Fla.—In a move to better connect Guardians with the space systems they operate, the Space Force on Dec. 11 revealed a new naming scheme for its platforms.   In a keynote speech at the Spacepower Conference, Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman announced the seven themes the service will use to name satellites and ground systems that it operates today and that it adds to the fleet in the future.   “Much like the Army has t…