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AFSPC

AFSPC

9.9
A former part of the United States Air Force that ran space and missile operations
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : Comando Espacial de la Fuerza Aérea
  • The Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) was vital for coordinating satellite operations and missile defense systems.

Examples

  • After its reorganization, many of AFSPC's responsibilities were transferred to the Space Force.

  • The AFSPC was crucial during the Cold War.

  • Personnel from AFSPC have contributed to major satellite launches and missile detection systems.

  • The AFSPC played a critical role in U.S. space defense for decades.

  • Many AFSPCs were involved in missile defense strategies.

  • During its operational years, AFSPC played a key role in the development of the United States' space strategy.

  • AFSPC was responsible for managing various space missions and ensuring national security through advanced technology.

Synonyms

Air Force Space Command
vsAFSPC
5.8

A former part of the United States Air Force that managed military space and missile operations

is the same but written as an abbreviation rather than the full name

Surface Forms

AFSPC singular
AFSPCs plural

Morphology

AFSPC = A + F + S + P + C

AFSPC is an initialism (letters stand for separate words); the individual letters do not transparently convey the meaning to learners.

Etymology

AFSPC comes from the name Air Force Space Command, the U.S. Air Force group in charge of 'space' work and 'long-range' missiles. So AFSPC refers to that former command responsible for U.S. space activities and missile defense.