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Space Force Guardian: history and fun facts

Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.

Did you know?

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Guardians help look after satellites, which are like helpful robots that circle high above Earth.

Tools of the trade

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Control room computer

Guardians use computers with screens that show where each satellite is. The screens help them keep every satellite on its path.

A day in the job

  • Morning startGuardians arrive at the control room and check the screens. They look to see that every satellite is in the right place.

Words to know

Signal
A signal is a message sent through the air, like a secret whisper that travels from one place to another. Guardians send signals to help satellites work.

Quiz time

  • Satellites help maps show the way.

  • Guardians make the rain fall from the sky.