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Space Systems Command (SSC) Mission Video
Space Systems Command
May 25, 2022 | 4:29
At SSC, Space Starts Here!

Space Systems Command, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is responsible for developing, acquiring, equipping, fielding, and sustaining lethal and resilient space capabilities for warfighters. As part of fielding, the command will be responsible for launch operations, on-orbit checkout, developmental testing, sustainment and maintenance of military satellite constellations and other Department of Defense space systems.

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