SPFMD7 — National Space Intelligence Center (nsic)

SPFMD7 governs the mission, organization, command, and responsibilities of the National Space Intelligence Center as a Space Force field operating agency.

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  • Publication number: SPFMD7
  • Title: NATIONAL SPACE INTELLIGENCE CENTER (NSIC)
  • Date: 2026-08-25

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It describes NSIC’s intelligence analysis and production mission, command relationship, tools, personnel authority, resource management, and support partnerships. It requires NSIC to provide intelligence products and services, support research and development, and manage FOA resources and activities.

Topics covered

  • National Space Intelligence Center mission
  • Field operating agency organization
  • Foundational intelligence analysis
  • Space and counterspace intelligence
  • Command and administrative control
  • Force readiness programs
  • Acquisition and contracting support

Questions and answers

What is the National Space Intelligence Center’s mission?

NSIC’s mission is to deliver game-changing intelligence and unmatched technical expertise to empower national leaders, joint and coalition warfighters, and acquisition professionals to dominate in, from, and to space. (paragraph 1)

What intelligence support does NSIC provide?

NSIC provides foundational intelligence analysis and production to support national and military space missions and evaluate capabilities, performance, limitations, and vulnerabilities of space and counterspace systems and services. (paragraph 1)

Who does NSIC report to?

NSIC is a field operating agency (FOA) organized under and reporting to the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence (SF/S2), who will provide technical direction and guidance. (paragraph 1)

What tools and equipment does NSIC manage?

NSIC operates, maintains, and manages multiple analytic and production tools at various classification levels to fulfill requirements for service, joint, and national consumers. (paragraph 1)

What authority does the NSIC commander exercise over personnel?

Exercises command and administrative control over assigned military and civilian personnel and manages force readiness programs, training, evaluation, and certification. (paragraph 2)

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