US Army Space Command
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Origin/meaning
The light blue demi-globe represents the earth as seen from space. The red pheon suggests the Army’s responsibilities for ballistic missile defense and strategic defense planning. The four pointed star alludes to the Army’s use of satellites in space for navigation and positioning. The five pointed star alludes to the Army’s use of satellites for communications and surveillance. The deltoid flight symbol in orbit symbolizes the Army’s heritage in booster/launcher design and the close working relationship of the U.S. Army Space Command and NASA.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons.
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