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20th Space Surveillance Squadron
Squadron emblem
Active
1966 – present
Country
United States
Branch
United States Space Force
Type
Space operations
Role
Space surveillance
Size
250 personnel
Part of
Space Delta 2
Home base
Eglin AFB, Florida
Motto(s)
"Detect – Track – Identify"
Mascot(s)
Eagles
Systems
AN/FPS-85 radar
Electro-optical deep space surveillance sensors
Space Fence
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Commanders
Current commander
Lt Col Richard Fancher
Insignia
Former 20th Space Control Squadron emblem
Military unit
The 20th Space Surveillance Squadron (20 SPSS) is a Space Delta 2 unit located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida with the mission to execute multiplatform, tactical space warfighting domain characterization, recognition, and responsiveness to achieve 21st Space Wing and United States Space Command intent. The unit, formerly designated the 20th Space Control Squadron (20 SPCS), was renamed on 25 March 2022.
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