National Security Space Institute
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National Security Space Institute (NSSI) is a unit within the United States Space Force's Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
It provides professional military education specifically tailored for space operations personnel, fostering expertise in space warfare, policy, and leadership.
Mission
NSSI's mission is to deliver relevant and responsive professional continuing education for Department of Defense and selected allied space professionals. This includes courses on space systems, operations, and strategic applications, preparing space cadre for the dynamic challenges of space security.[1]
Parent organization
The NSSI is part of the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), which falls under the United States Space Force. STARCOM is responsible for the education, training, and development of Space Force personnel.[2]
Legislation
The institute operates under the broader framework established by the Department of Defense for Space Force education, but it was not created by specific legislation. Its existence is tied to the formation of the Space Force and subsequent directives on space education.
Partners
- Air University for collaborative educational programs
- Naval Postgraduate School for advanced space studies
- International military forces for space education initiatives
Number of employees
Specific employee numbers are not publicly specified, but the institute operates with educators, space professionals, and administrative support.
Organization structure
NSSI is structured to deliver specialized education:
Leader
The head of NSSI is known as the Commander of the National Security Space Institute.
Divisions
- College of Space Warfare for strategic space education
- College of Professional Development for operational and technical training
List of programs
- Space 100: Introduction to space operations
- Space 200: Intermediate-level space operations course
- Space 300: Advanced space operations education[3]
Last total enacted budget
Budget details for NSSI are not publicly disclosed, as they are part of the broader Space Force and Department of Defense educational budgets.
Staff
Staff includes space operations experts, military instructors, and support personnel dedicated to space education.
Funding
Funding for NSSI comes from the Department of Defense's allocation to the Space Force for education and training.
Services provided
NSSI provides education on space operations, doctrine, strategy, and leadership within the national security context. It offers both in-residence and distance learning options to cater to the diverse needs of space professionals, enhancing their ability to manage and operate space assets effectively.[4]
Headquarters address
210 Falcon Parkway, Peterson Space Force Base, CO 80914
History
The National Security Space Institute was established in 2004 as the Air Force Space Operations School, later becoming NSSI in 2004 under Air Force Space Command. With the creation of the U.S. Space Force in 2019, NSSI transitioned to support Space Force's educational needs, reflecting the growing importance of space in national security.
External links
- Official Website
- wikipedia:National Security Space Institute
- United States Space Force Official Website
References
- ↑ Space Training and Readiness Command (2025). "About NSSI". National Security Space Institute.
- ↑ United States Space Force (2025). "Organization". United States Space Force.
- ↑ Space Training and Readiness Command (2025). "Programs". National Security Space Institute.
- ↑ Space Training and Readiness Command (2025). "Education". National Security Space Institute.