The 3d Space Operations Squadron (3 SOPS) is a unit within the United States Air Force, specifically operating under the U.S. Air Forces Space Command. Its primary role revolves around conducting space-based operations and ensuring the effective use of military space systems in various domains such as navigation, communication, and intelligence gathering. The squadron operates from Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 3 SOPS is an essential component of the U.S.’s global security infrastructure, maintaining the country’s presence in the ever-evolving space domain.