Naval Space Command

Overview
The Naval Space Command (NSC) was a military command of the U.S. Navy. It began operations Oct. 1, 1983. Naval Space Command used the medium of space and its potential to provide essential information and capabilities to shore and afloat naval forces by a variety of means:


 * Operating surveillance, navigation, communication, environmental, and information systems;
 * Advocating naval warfighting requirements in the joint arena; and
 * Advising, supporting, and assisting the naval services through training, and by developing space plans, programs, policies, concepts, and doctrine.

The command was merged into Naval Network and Space Operations Command, itself part of Naval Network Warfare Command, about July 2002.