U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) is a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defense, responsible for military operations in outer space. It focuses on space superiority, space domain awareness, and ensuring the freedom of operations in space for the U.S. and its allies. Established in 1985, it was reactivated in 2019 to address emerging space threats and enhance national security. USSPACECOM collaborates with various defense and intelligence agencies to maintain strategic advantages in space.