System Delta 85

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System Delta 85
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Detta has no insignia emblem as of August 2025
ActiveAugust 8, 2025 - present
Country United States
Branch Space Force
TypeSystems Delta
Part ofSpace Systems Command
Garrison/HQPeterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Jason West

Systems Delta 85 (SYD 85) is a unit of the United States Space Force that was activated on August 8, 2025. [1] The unit monitors space for threats and operational safety, tracks potential missiles, defends against missiles and manages space intelligence. [2] Col. Jason West assumed command of the unit as it's first leader. 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 fifth system delta of the USSF. [3] SYD 85 is part of the USSF's new structure to consolidate acquisition and support SpOC Mission Deltas. [4]

References

  1. "Space Systems Command Activates New Systems Delta". Space Systems Command. Archived from the original on 2025-08-18. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  2. "U.S. Space Force activates Systems Delta 85 to enhance integrated space capabilities". 2025-08-20. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  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.