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Acquiring Minds - NC3

Space Systems Command

July 28, 2025 | 2:15

Welcome to Acquiring Minds, where we break down how the capabilities acquired by Space Systems Command are empowering our Nation's fighters.
Today we're highlighting NC3: Nuclear Command, Control and Communication. NC3 is a complex system of land, air, sea, and space-based components that monitor missile activity and provide connectivity between the President and our nuclear forces. Some call it the "backbone of our Nation's defense."