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Ladybbird · 17-07-25, 17:04

Sparring in Space BBC Gains Rare Access to US Base Tracking Global Missile Strikes

Theres a short sharp shout Launch Yemen The men and women in uniform sitting in front of computers all respond in unison, Copy, launch Yemen.

BBC 17 JUL 2025

In the US Space Force, they're called Guardians, not troops. Staring into their screens at a base in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado,

They're able to track a missile launch from anywhere in the world and follow it from its launch site to its likely point of impact.

We're the first international journalists to be allowed inside the US Space Forces missile warning and tracking operations room at Buckley Space Force base, a nerve centre where Guardians are on alert 24/7.

They're surrounded by giant monitors which provide maps and data sent from a constellation of military satellites in space. These Guardians are the first to detect the infra red heat signature when a missile is launched. Moments later theres another shout Launch Iran followed by a chorus of Copy launch Iran

This time, its a drill. But last month they were doing it for real when Iran fired a salvo of missiles towards the US military base at al Udeid in Qatar, in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Lt Col Ann Hughes was relieved her unit was able to protect US soldiers in Qatar last month

Colonel Ann Hughes describes the mood on that day as heavy. Unlike most launches, they'd been warned about that one in advance. They were able to track those Iranian missiles and then feed that information to the air defence batteries on the ground.

Ultimately we saved the entire installation and the personnel that were there, she says, expressing relief.

Col Hughes says they've been exceptionally busy in recent years, with wars raging in both the Middle East and Europe.

When I ask her whether they've been giving warnings to Ukraine, Col Hughes says We provide strategic and tactical missile warnings to all US and allied forces. The US wont publicly confirm it but it seems likely they might also have given Kyiv a heads up when it was about to come under Russian attack.

Buckley Space Force base will form a key part of Donald Trumps plans for a US missile defence shield, known as the Golden Dome. He has earmarked $175BIL for the ambitious programme inspired by Israels Iron Dome air defence system. Many believe it will cost a lot more.

But the foundations are already in place at Buckley. Its skyline is dominated by massive radomes, round covers which protect powerful satellite dishes inside. They look like giant golf balls on the horizon. These satellite arrays have detected radio frequency waves from a supernova 11,000 light years away.

Lieutenant General David Miller, the commander of the US Space Operations Command, says the development of the Golden Dome, still in its early days, is a recognition of the increasing threats to the US homeland.

He specifically mentions China and Russia.

Both have developed hypersonic missiles which can travel at more than five times the speed of sound. Both have tested Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems which are harder to track.

There are some 12,000 satellites in orbit in space - and that number is expected to skyrocket

The speed and physics associated with intercepting those requires the consideration of space based interceptors, General Miller says. He prefers to talk about capabilities to defend Americas interests, rather than weapons in space.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3SCdY40lqQ

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 50,580 Thanks: 28,767 Thanked 14,428 Times in 10,234 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Sparring in Space BBC Gains Access to US Base Tracking Global Missile Strikes Sparring in Space BBC Gains Rare Access to US Base Tracking Global Missile Strikes Theres a short sharp shout Launch Yemen The men and women in uniform sitting in front of computers all respond in unison, Copy, launch Yemen. BBC 17 JUL 2025 In the US Space Force, they're called Guardians, not troops. Staring into their screens at a base in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado, They're able to track a missile launch from anywhere in the world and follow it from its launch site to its likely point of impact. We're the first international journalists to be allowed inside the US Space Forces missile warning and tracking operations room at Buckley Space Force base, a nerve centre where Guardians are on alert 24/7. They're surrounded by giant monitors which provide maps and data sent from a constellation of military satellites in space. These Guardians are the first to detect the infra red heat signature when a missile is launched. Moments later theres another shout Launch Iran followed by a chorus of Copy launch Iran This time, its a drill. But last month they were doing it for real when Iran fired a salvo of missiles towards the US military base at al Udeid in Qatar, in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Lt Col Ann Hughes was relieved her unit was able to protect US soldiers in Qatar last month Colonel Ann Hughes describes the mood on that day as heavy. Unlike most launches, they'd been warned about that one in advance. They were able to track those Iranian missiles and then feed that information to the air defence batteries on the ground. Ultimately we saved the entire installation and the personnel that were there, she says, expressing relief. Col Hughes says they've been exceptionally busy in recent years, with wars raging in both the Middle East and Europe. When I ask her whether they've been giving warnings to Ukraine, Col Hughes says We provide strategic and tactical missile warnings to all US and allied forces. The US wont publicly confirm it but it seems likely they might also have given Kyiv a heads up when it was about to come under Russian attack. Buckley Space Force base will form a key part of Donald Trumps plans for a US missile defence shield, known as the Golden Dome. He has earmarked $175BIL for the ambitious programme inspired by Israels Iron Dome air defence system. Many believe it will cost a lot more. But the foundations are already in place at Buckley. Its skyline is dominated by massive radomes, round covers which protect powerful satellite dishes inside. They look like giant golf balls on the horizon. These satellite arrays have detected radio frequency waves from a supernova 11,000 light years away. Lieutenant General David Miller, the commander of the US Space Operations Command, says the development of the Golden Dome, still in its early days, is a recognition of the increasing threats to the US homeland. He specifically mentions China and Russia. Both have developed hypersonic missiles which can travel at more than five times the speed of sound. Both have tested Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems which are harder to track. There are some 12,000 satellites in orbit in space - and that number is expected to skyrocket The speed and physics associated with intercepting those requires the consideration of space based interceptors, General Miller says. He prefers to talk about capabilities to defend Americas interests, rather than weapons in space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3SCdY40lqQ

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