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United States Space Forces Japan was activated on December 4, 2024 at Yokota Air Base, establishing a sixth Space Force component under Space Forces Indo-Pacific to plan, integrate, and execute space operations in Japan. By December 2025, credible reporting notes ongoing expansion of the unit’s capabilities, including growth in personnel, organization, and cross-domain collaboration, with statements that the last year brought 'significant growth in expertise, manpower, and operational capabilities.' Initial staffing at activation was reported to be around 10 Guardians, illustrating the scale-up over the year. These multiple official and reputable primary sources corroborate the claimed growth.