# Protecting the Space Capabilities of Modern Life by United States Space Force > The Space Force explains why its mission reaches soldiers, allies, and citizens alike: “The military and civilian Guardians who work for the Space Force protect and defend American interests in space to ensure that our forces, our allies and our people have the ability to harness space whenever and wherever they need it.” > > **— United States Space Force**, *About Us* ## Sources and Context - **Direct official source:** [About the Space Force](https://www.spaceforce.mil/about-us/space-force-milestones/) — *About Us*. - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] — “Protecting the Space Capabilities of Modern Life.” - **Editorial construction:** The poster uses a source-supported editorial frame outside the inner quotation marks to identify the institution, action, or governing context. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] - **Article:** [[articles/How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter|How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter]] - **Article:** [[articles/Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures|Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Defense Technology|American Defense Technology]] ## Share on Social Media ``` The Space Force explains why its mission reaches soldiers, allies, and citizens alike: “The military and civilian Guardians who work for the Space Force protect and defend American interests in space to ensure that our forces, our allies and our people have the ability to harness space whenever and wherever they need it.” — United States Space Force, About Us https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-space-force-protecting-space-capabilities-modern-life ```