23d Space Operations Squadron (U.S. Air Force) Color Changing Coffee Mug

The 23d Space Operations Squadron (23 SOPS) is a component of the U.S. Air Force Space Command. Primarily stationed at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, this squadron plays a vital role in the operation and control of satellites that support numerous military, civilian, and commercial applications. The 23 SOPS ensures the smooth functioning of on-orbit satellites, monitors their health, and executes maneuvers as required, thus contributing significantly to the overall space domain awareness and global communications networks of the United States. Additionally, the squadron operates the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS), a constellation of geosynchronous Earth orbiting satellites designed for missile warning, missile defense, and technical intelligence gathering.