System Delta 81

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System Delta 81
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Detta has no insignia emblem as of September 2025
ActiveSeptember 9, 2025 - present
Country United States
Branch Space Force
TypeDelta
Garrison/HQPetersen Space Force Base
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Corey Klopstein

System Delta 81 (SYD 81) is a unit of the United States Space Force (USSF) that was activated at Peterson Space Force Base on September 9, 2025. [1] The unit supports Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) by developing High-End Advance Test, Training and Tactics (HEAT3), training and live testing including war games and exercises. Col. Corey Klopstein assumed command of the unit as its first leader. [2] The Delta is stationed at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is a subordinate to the Space Systems Command. It is the sixth system delta of the USSF. [3] SYD 81 is part of the USSF's new structure to consolidate acquisition and support SpOC Mission Deltas. [4]

References

  1. "Space Systems Command Stands Up New Operational Testing & Training Infrastructure (OTTI) System Delta". Space Systems Command. September 15, 2025.
  2. "SSC Launches System Delta 81". www.executivegov.com. 2025-09-16. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
  3. Cohen, Rachel (2025-08-21). "Space Force Ups Aggressive Expansion of New Acquisition Units". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  4. "Space Systems Command Activates New Systems Delta, More to Come". meritalk.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.