intercontinental ballistic missile force and the launch vehicles that place satellites in orbit. The ellipses represent orbital paths traced by satellites in Earth orbit; the satellites symbolically depicted as four-pointed stars. The symmetric placement of the satellites signifies the Air Force's worldwide coverage in accomplishing its mission." The badge is informally referred to as "space wings" due to the resemblance to other aeronautical badges or "wings". See also Obsolete badges of the United States military Badges of the United States Air Force Badges of the United States Army References United States military badges