3 Canadian Space Division
3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD) delivers space power effects in support of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations. It reports to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), which is the authority for the Department of National Defence (DND) / CAF Joint and Combined Space Program.
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About 3 CSD
3 CSD is located in Ottawa, Ontario. The Commander of 3 CSD also serves as Joint Force Space Component Commander, and is responsible for:
- space domain awareness
- space-based support of military operations at home and abroad
- defending and protecting military space capabilities in collaboration with allies and partners
- other space objectives outlined in Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence
3 CSD’s four prioritized mission areas are:
- satellite communication and navigation
- space domain awareness
- space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
- space control
3 CSD includes the Advanced Space Effects Flight that works with national and international space allies and partners to identify space capability gaps as well as disruptive innovation opportunities and risks. It also identifies options to sustain mission assurance as well as resiliency and strategic, operational, and tactical space domain advantage.
Wings reporting to 3 CSD
| Name | City | Province | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wing (Space) | Ottawa | Ontario | Space Force Employment |
RCAF and space
Space capabilities are critical for the day-to-day life of Canadians and CAF operations. The space environment is becoming more congested, contested, and competitive. The RCAF is leading efforts within DND/CAF to enhance the resilience of the space capabilities upon which our military rely for critical operations and ensure the continued delivery of space-based services. Learn more about RCAF and space.
Command Team
Commander
Brigadier-General
C.J. Horner, OMM, CD
Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer
J.G.S. Marshall, MMM, CD
Mission
Deliver space warfighting expertise and effects across the spectrum of conflict in joint and combined operations.
Vision
A ready, resilient, and relevant warfighting space enterprise that will secure a decisive advantage for the Canadian Armed Forces to prevail in any conflict.
Badge and motto
AD ASTRA DEFENDIMUS (To the stars we defend)
The half of a maple leaf and half globe signify Canada and the global reach of the Canadian Space Enterprise and its partners. A satellite in orbit, representing the contribution of Canada to Space Operations. The black background refers to “space”, the area we operate.
