On 14 November 2025 the U.S. Space Force published Vector 2025, an umbrella strategic guidance document to unify Guardians on operational priorities as the service matures for increasingly complex, contested operations in Earth orbit. The document provides a single reference for direction, momentum and future acquisition choices.
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Briefing
Shapes near-term procurement and contract demand — Vector 2025 will influence programs including the Space Force's planned ~$905 million maneuverable GEO satellite awards and the service's working capital fund to buy commercial space services.
Codifies a warfighting posture and organizational priorities already reflected in moves such as the Space Force's renaming of Space Operations Command and the graduation of officers trained for contested-space operations, affecting capability requirements and doctrine.
Reinforces demand for on-orbit sustainment and novel operational concepts, aligning with initiatives like the Gravitics orbital "aircraft carrier" prototype and moves toward Space Force-owned, commercially based space domain awareness systems.
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Space Force releases Vector 2025 • spaceforce.mil
