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Pituffik Space Base, Greenland

  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland - The new Pituffik Space Base sign showcased at the headquarters building at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, April 6, 2023. Pituffik, previously known as Thule Air Base, was renamed April 6, 2023. The renaming better reflects the base’s role in the U.S. Space Force, while paying homage to its ties to the Greenlandic people and culture. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland - The Ultima Thule sign at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, April 5, 2023. Pituffik, previously known as Thule Air Base, was renamed April 6, 2023. The renaming better reflects the base’s role in the U.S. Space Force, while paying homage to its ties to the Greenlandic people and culture. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland – Nestled in a remote corner at the “Top of the World” lies Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Aug. 16, 2022. Operated by the 821st Space Base Group under Space Base Delta 1, Pituffik SB hosts the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which operates the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which provides telemetry, tracking and command operations as part of the global Satellite Control Network. Pituffik SB also features a 10,000-foot runway and the northernmost deep-water port in the world. (U.S. Space Force photo by Paul Honnick)
  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland – Days away from the region’s first sunset of the season, light from the nearly setting sun illuminates the top of the air traffic control tower at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, Aug. 16, 2022. Because of Pituffik’s proximity to the North Pole, the region experiences 24 hours of daylight during the summer months. As the daylight period draws to a close in autumn, the sun moves closer to the horizon, producing golden hour light. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Pituffik SB is the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Paul Honnick)
  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland – Clouds roll over the Thule Tracking Station, known as callsign POGO, operated by the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, Aug. 11, 2022. POGO is the northernmost unit of seven worldwide tracking stations in the Satellite Control Network. A component of Space Delta 6 - Cyberspace Operations, Det 1’s mission is to provide telemetry, tracking and commanding operations to the U.S. and allied government satellite programs. The detachment’s extreme northern location allows contact with polar orbiting satellites 10-12 times per day ranging in altitude from 120 miles to 24,800 miles above the earth's surface. (U.S. Space Force photo by Paul Honnick)
  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland – U.S. Space Force Sgt. Maxwell Schute, 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1 contract officer representative, is responsible for verifying all data captured at Thule Tracking Station on Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, Aug. 11, 2022. The station's primary duty is to provide telemetry, tracking and commanding operations to the United States and allied government satellite programs. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Bunn)
  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland – A C-130 Hercules rests on the flight line at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, Aug. 9, 2022. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Thule AB features a 10,000-foot runway supporting more than 3,000 U.S. and international flights per year. Air traffic controllers and contracting officer representatives from the 821st Support Squadron ensure the flight line remains operational year-round. (U.S. Space Force photo by Paul Honnick)
  • PITUFFIK SPACE BASE, Greenland – The cargo ship, Ocean Gladiator, casts off from the port at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, after successfully delivering cargo as part of the annual resupply mission, Operation Pacer Goose, Aug. 8, 2022. Since 1952, Pacer Goose has delivered vital supplies and equipment to the base every summer. Located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Pituffik SB is home to the northernmost deep-water port in the world, and depends on supplies delivered during the operation to survive the long, harsh winter season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Paul Honnick)


Pituffik Space Base (pronouncedbee-doo-FEEK), formerly known as Thule Air Base (pronounced too-lee), is located in Greenland—a country within the Kingdom of Denmark and inhabited by approximately 56,000 people. Greenland covers nearly 840,000 square miles; more than 80 percent is covered either by the ice cap or smaller glaciers. Pituffik SB is locked in by ice nine months out of the year, but the airfield is open and operated year round.

Pituffik SB, the DoD's northernmost installation, is operated by the 821st Space Base Group and part of Space Base Delta 1.

Pituffik SB exists today due to agreements between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark, specifically addressing mutual defense. Strategically, Pituffik SB’s “Top of the World” vantage point enables Space Superiority. Pituffik SB supports Missile Warning, Missile Defense and Space Surveillance missions from the solid-state phased-array radar operated by the 12th Space Warning Squadron (12 SWS) and Satellite Command and Control through the Pituffik Tracking Station operated by the 22nd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 7 (Det-7).

Pituffik SB Units

821st SPACE BASE GROUP (821 SBG)
The mission of the 821st SpaceBase Group is to enable force protection, space superiority and scientific research in the Arctic Region for our nation and allies through integrated base support and defense operations. The 821 SBG operates not only the DoD's northernmost installation but also the world's northernmost deep-water Seaport and provides a unique platform for arctic training, international scientific research and environmental programs.

821st SUPPORT SQUADRON (821 SPTS)
The mission of the 821st Support Squadron is to provide outstanding mission support to enable force projection, space superiority, and scientific research in the Arctic Region for our Nation and allies. This is done through engineering, medical, communication, logistics, services and airfield operations in support of the 821 SBG and tenant organizations. Most personnel within the squadron serve as Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) for the Base Maintenance Contract.

821st SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON (821 SFS)
The mission of the 821st Security Forces Squadron is to DEFEND, TRUST, and CHALLENGE. Defend the base and each other. Trust each other enabling candid feedback and allow room for growth. Last but not least, Challenge each other and yourself every day to be better! Our mission set ranges from providing security to protection level resources, to investigating mishaps and crimes at Pituffik.

12th SPACE WARNING SQUADRON (12 SWS)
The mission of the 12th Space Warning Squadron is to execute flawless Missile Warning, Missile Defense, and innovative Space Surveillance operations in order to deter aggression, secure space, and if necessary, prevail in conflict. 12 SWS crews operate the Upgraded Early Warning Radar weapon system, a phased-array radar that detects and reports attack assessments of sea-launched and intercontinental ballistic missile threats in support of strategic missile warning and missile defense. Additionally, the radar supports Space Domain Awareness by tracking and characterizing objects in orbit around the earth. 12 SWS is part of the United State Space Force and reports to Mission Delta 4, located at Buckley SFB, Colorado.

22nd SPACE OPERATIONS SQUADRON, DETACHMENT 7 (22 SOPS, Det. 7)
22 SOPS, Detachment 7 is the northernmost unit of seven Remote Tracking Stations in the Satellite Control Network. Located approximately 3.5 miles NE of Pituffik main base, Detachment 7’s mission is to provide telemetry, tracking and commanding operations to the U.S. and allied government satellite programs. Detachment 7 reports to the 22nd Space Operations Squadron, which in turn reports to Space Mission Delta 31 located at Peterson SFB, Colorado.

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Contact Information

Pituffik SB Operator
Comm: (719) 474-3840
DSN:629-3234
International: +299.976606/976585

Danish Liaison Officer 
Danish Defence Command
Joint Arctic Command
Pituffik Space Base (Thule), Greenland
Mob.: +299 594 126
DK Ph.: +45 728 17990
US, Hilltop.: +1 (719) 474 3480 ext. 2276
Direct DSN 629-2276
Tetra: 2276 / 882276
E-mail:FKO-A-CHFET@mil.dk

Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web site:http://www.um.dk/en
Address: Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asiatisk Plads 2, DK 1448, Copenhagen K.
Phone: +45.3392.0000
Fax: +45.3254.0533
Email:um@um.dk
Email to submit permits:nfg@um.dk
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 0900L-1600L

Note:Travel to PituffikSB is limited and only for direct mission support. If there is a valid requirement, review theForeign Clearance Guide for further instructions on how to initiate a Travel Coordination Request.

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Pituffik Space Base Renaming; On Thule Time Video Series

Pituffik Base Renaming Ceremony Col. Capps Speech
Space Base Delta 1
Video by Connie Dillon
April 6, 2023 | 4:00
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Thule Air Base, the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, has been renamed to Pituffik Space Base in order recognize Greenlandic cultural heritage and better reflect its role in the U.S. Space Force.The ceremony took place in the fitness center where distinguished guests and Greenlandic community members attended the historic event. (U.S. Space Force video by Connie Dillon) More

 

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