The 8 Space Warning Squadron (SWS) is a unit under the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) within the United States Air Force (USAF). Its primary function is to provide early detection and tracking of orbital debris, satellites, and space objects in low-earth orbit. The squadron operates from the Space Detection and Tracking System (STDS) facility at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska. The 8 SWS works in collaboration with other military organizations and international partners to maintain a safe and secure environment for satellite operations and space exploration.