Overview
Buckley Space Force Base is a military base in Aurora focused on space-based missile warning and other space missions.
History
The base opened in 1942 as Buckley Field. It became a Space Force base in 2021.
Today
The base and its contractors are major employers in Aurora, and work there follows military access and clearance rules.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.