Seal of the United States Space Force
| Seal of the United States Space Force | |
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| Armiger | United States Space Force |
| Adopted | 15 January 2020 |
The Seal of the United States Space Force is the official
Description
The Space Force seal is on a dark blue disc, between two constellations in white, a light blue globe grid-lined in silver surmounted by a silver delta both encircled diagonally by a white orbit ring, all beneath a white Northern star in the upper left portion of the disc and above the Roman numerals "MMXIX" arching in white below. Encircling the disc is a dark blue designation band edged with an inner and outer border and between two deltas, the inscription "UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE" at top and "DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE" at bottom, all in white.[1]
Symbolism
- The dark blue and white colors combine to represent the vast recesses of outer space.
- The space community, and symbolizes change and innovation. It also represents all variations of space vehicles that support the National Defense Strategyand National Security Space Strategy. Dark and light shades of grey within the delta embody the 24/7 operations of the Space Force, while the placement and upward orientation of the delta reveals the central role of the Space Force in defending the space domain.
- The globe represents the terrestrial home of the U.S. Space Force and its support to the joint warfighters.
- The elliptical orbit around the globe signifies defense and protection from all adversaries and threats emanating from the space domain. It also represents ongoing interagency cooperation and allied partnerships.
- The white Polaris symbolizes the guiding light of security and alludes to a constant presence and vigilance in space now and in the future.
- Two starsrepresent the space assets developed, maintained, and operated by the U.S. Space Force.
- The three larger stars symbolize the Organize, Train, and Equip functions of the Space Force.[1]
History
The Seal of the United States Space Force was first approved on 15 January 2020, and was officially revealed on 24 January 2020.
Air Force Space Command shield
The Air Force Space Command shield, which directly inspired the seal of the U.S. Space Force, was patterned off the
See also
References
- ^ a b "United States Space Force Symbols". United States Space Force. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Fact Sheet". Spaceforce.mil. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ Meghann Myers (24 January 2020). "Here it is, the Space Force seal". militarytimes.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Space Force says its new seal is not a Starfleet knockoff". SpaceNews.com. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Air Force Space Command (Archived) > About Us > AFSPC History > afspcemblem".
