A cluster of huts known as Pituffik ("the place the dogs are tied") stood on the wide plain where the base was built in 1951; a main base street was named Pituffik Boulevard.

Apr 6, 2023 · Pituffik Space Base (pronounced bee-doo-FEEK), formerly known as Thule Air Base (pronounced too-lee), is located in Greenland—a country within the Kingdom of Denmark and …

Mar 25, 2025 · About 150 U.S. Air Force and Space Force personnel are permanently stationed at Pituffik (pronounced Bee-doo-FEEK). They handle missile defense and space surveillance, …

Mar 26, 2025 · Pituffik Space Base is located on the northwestern coast of Greenland just across the Baffin Bay from Nunavut, Canada. It is pronounced bee-doo-FEEK, according to the U.S. …

Mar 29, 2025 · Front view of Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, showcasing key U.S. Space Force facilities operating under extreme Arctic conditions. The base plays a vital role in …

Mar 29, 2025 · Thule Air Base was renamed Pituffik Space Base in April 2023 to “recognize Greenlandic cultural heritage,” and the site continues to handle missile defense, space …

6 days ago · Pituffik Space Base, the only US military installation on the island and it plays a pivotal role in missile defence and space surveillance.