These ranges will focus on providing realistic, threat-informed test and training environments for Guardians to practice and test concepts before having to do so in a contested environment. 'Unlike the terrestrial domains, we don't have the option of carving out a piece of real estate where no one else goes and using it as a training environment,' said Maj. Shawn Bratton, STARCOM commander, addressing a crowded room of space industry professionals. We owe our Guardians a place to practice, and we need to draw on your expertise and talent to get there.'

The two-day event brought together over 200 government representatives and industry professionals representing 90 companies. On day one, government representatives shared the NSTTC systems concept with industry participants to increase their understanding of current and future command requirements.