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Space Force Creates New Staff Group

April 2, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Space Force creates new SF/S9 staff group.
Replaces previously planned Space Futures Command.
To support Space Force chief in force design role.
Established on April 21.

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Strategic Implications

This move may signal the Space Force's shift towards more integrated and forward-thinking force design, which could enhance its strategic autonomy and influence within the Department of the Air Force. The new staff group's responsibilities suggest a focus on long-term planning and innovation, which may indicate a desire to stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies.

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What Happened

Force Design And Analysis Office Replaces Planned Futures Command

The US Space Force has established a new staff organization, SF/S9 Force Design and Analysis, to support the service’s chief in his role as Force Design Architect for Space. The new group, which replaces the previously planned Space Futures Command, will be responsible for forecasting the service’s future operating environment, developing operational concepts and doctrine, and prioritizing science and technology efforts. The move was announced in a memo signed by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and obtained by Breaking Defense.

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