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About Space Systems Command



Space Systems Command (SSC) is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring and delivering resilient war fighting capabilities to protect our nation’s strategic advantage in, from and to space. We manage a $15.6 billion space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense and work in partnership with joint forces, industry, government agencies, academic and allied organizations to accelerate innovation and outpace emerging threats. Our actions today are making the world a better space for tomorrow.


MISSION

Our Mission is to develop and field dominant space capabilities by advancing an expert workforce. 

VISION

Our vision is freedom for all to use space for the common good. 

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Moving faster than our pacing challengers through commercial, agency and allied partnerships.

SPACE STARTS HERE

Our Nation has entrusted and relied on Space Systems Command to continuously adapt, innovate, and deliver war-winning space capabilities for more than 70 years. In today’s era of Great Power competition, there is a direct link between mission success and the foundational need to recruit, develop, and retain top talent at all levels and organizations across SSC. Our Command Plan outlines the Guiding Tenets and Lines of Effort that will build the foundation for enduring space superiority and security both today and well into the future.

SSC Command Plan