So, uh, what does the DSS do?

Listen, I'm not new to gaming or diving. I have over 200 hours in, level 90-something. I give those donations to the DSS and I don't know what it freaking does. When I drop on a planet with the DSS, nothing is different. I hear stories about orbital strikes and eagle strikes but I've never seen anything. So, is it dormant sometimes? Does it only function for short periods of time? Do I need to schedule when I dive to see it's effects?

Furthermore, how are we voting to move it? Like, what criteria are we supposed to use to determine its placement?

I just don't understand a thing about it I guess. Any help would be appreciated.