By 2nd Lt. Linea Stuckey, 20th Space Control Squadron / Published December 12, 2011
The 10-story radar, operated by the 20th Space Control Squadron on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., tracks more than 22,000 orbiting satellites. The 20th SPCS is one of the 21st Space Wing’s many geographically separated units, dominating the high ground for America and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo)
A 20th SPCS space control operator monitors information from the radar at Eglin, AFB recently. Every number on the monitor represents an object the radar is tracking. Using different keystrokes, the space console operator can direct the radar to track what the Joint Space Operations Center needs to maintain space situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo)