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Space Systems Command

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SSC’s GPS Certifications Branch Keeps GPS Secured, Robust, and Accurate

Space Systems Command

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Sept. 7, 2023 | 2:44

With multi-millions of users worldwide – both civilian and military – relying on Global Positioning System’s (GPS) accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) information, it’s not surprising that Space Systems Command has a specialized branch responsible for certifying its accuracy.

The GPS Certification Branch is a specialized team within SSC that is responsible for certifying the hardware, software, and firmware used in GPS systems.

The certification process involves the evaluation of design and testing for various components of GPS systems, including user equipment: the devices used by individuals or organizations to receive GPS signals and determine their precise location. More

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SSC’s GPS Certifications Branch Keeps GPS Secured, Robust, and Accurate

SSC’s GPS Certifications Branch Keeps GPS Secured, Robust, and Accurate

Space Base Delta 3 accomplishments for SSC's 2 year anniversary

Space Base Delta 3 accomplishments for SSC's 2 year anniversary

Hack-A-Sat 4 Space Operation and Cybersecurity

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Commander of Space Systems Command Shares Message of Leadership and Teamwork at Visit to University of Oregon

University of Oregon Army ROTC cadets listen as Lt. Gen Michael A. Guetlein shares experience about leadership including the value that unique perspectives and opinions bring to a team.

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Commander of Space Systems Command Shares Message of Leadership and Teamwork at Visit to University of Oregon

Lt. Gen Michael A. Guetlein joins members of the University of Oregon women’s soccer team during a recent visit to the university where he spoke on leadership.

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Space Fence site

An Aerial view of the Space Fence facility located on Kwajalein Atoll.

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Los Angeles Air Force Base (LA AFB) hosted a one-day event in honor of the Defense Orientation Conference Association’s (DOCA) recent donation to the Friends of the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), at LAAFB, Calif., Mar. 28, 2022. Close to 50 DOCA members attended to present the donation and to learn more about what Space Systems Command (SSC) is doing to address threats, challenges, and innovation in the space domain.

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Lt. Col. Brian Vance, Los Angeles Garrison (LAG) Deputy Commander at the Los Angeles Air Force Base (LA AFB), made an opening remark during the hosting a one-day event in honor of the Defense Orientation Conference Association’s (DOCA) recent donation to the Friends of the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), at LAAFB, Calif., Mar. 28, 2022. Close to 50 DOCA members attended to present the donation and to learn more about what Space Systems Command (SSC) is doing to address threats, challenges, and innovation in the space domain.

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Los Angeles Air Force Base (LA AFB) hosted a one-day event in honor of the Defense Orientation Conference Association’s (DOCA) recent donation to the Friends of the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), at LAAFB, Calif., Mar. 28, 2022. Close to 50 DOCA members attended to present the donation and to learn more about what Space Systems Command (SSC) is doing to address threats, challenges, and innovation in the space domain.

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Los Angeles Air Force Base (LA AFB) hosted a one-day event in honor of the Defense Orientation Conference Association’s (DOCA) recent donation to the Friends of the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), at LAAFB, Calif., Mar. 28, 2022. Close to 50 DOCA members attended to present the donation and to learn more about what Space Systems Command (SSC) is doing to address threats, challenges, and innovation in the space domain.

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Los Angeles Air Force Base (LA AFB) hosted a one-day event in honor of the Defense Orientation Conference Association’s (DOCA) recent donation to the Friends of the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), at LAAFB, Calif., Mar. 28, 2022. Close to 50 DOCA members attended to present the donation and to learn more about what Space Systems Command (SSC) is doing to address threats, challenges, and innovation in the space domain.

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CMSgt. Willie H. Frazier II, senior enlisted leader for SSC, mentors a participant during the virtual SSC Spring Speed Mentoring Event held March 1. Mentees had the opportunity to discuss workplace as well as personal topics with their mentor.

CMSgt. Willie H. Frazier II, senior enlisted leader for SSC, mentors a participant during the virtual SSC Spring Speed Mentoring Event held March 1. Mentees had the opportunity to discuss workplace as well as personal topics with their mentor.

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Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, SSC commander, meets virtually with one of his mentees during the SSC Spring Speed Mentoring Event on March 1 where SSC personnel across the Command’s 15 operating locations were invited to participate in one-on-one sessions with SSC leaders.

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, SSC commander, meets virtually with one of his mentees during the SSC Spring Speed Mentoring Event on March 1 where SSC personnel across the Command’s 15 operating locations were invited to participate in one-on-one sessions with SSC leaders.

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Space Systems Command Volunteers Share Excitement of Space with LAUSD Students

A student at El Rincon Elementary School inspects her paper rocket in Culver City, California, Mar. 1, 2022. After the students constructed their paper rockets, they then had the opportunity to launch their rockets. (Photo by USSF Staff Sgt. Andrew Moore)

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Space Systems Command Volunteers Share Excitement of Space with LAUSD Students

Lily Long, 10, assembles her rocket during SSC’s STEM event Tuesday, March 2, 2022 at El Rincon Elementary. (Photo by USSF SSgt Andrew Moore)

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Isaac Anyanwu, 11 at El Rincon Elementary School constructs a paper rocket in Culver City, California, Mar. 1, 2022. After the students constructed their rockets, they then had the opportunity to launch their rockets. (Photo by USSF Staff Sgt. Andrew Moore)

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MOU SIgning - Remarks

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, commander of U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, welcomed The University of Southern California as USSF’s newest member of its University Partnership Program on Feb. 28. Establishing strategic university partnerships like USC, enables USSF to recruit and educate a diverse and tech-savvy Guardian workforce, create opportunities for advanced academic degrees, open channels for university students and ROTC cadet scholarships and establish world-class research opportunities.

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MOU Signing

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, commander of U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, welcomed The University of Southern California as USSF’s newest member of its University Partnership Program. USC President Carol Folt signed the MOU with the USSF on Feb. 28. to begin this new program that will advance world-class academic research in specific areas of interest to help develop a 21st century, technology-savvy military service.

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Notional image of a SBIRS Missile Warning Satellite built on the new, more resilient LM 2100 Combat Bus ™

Notional image of a SBIRS Missile Warning Satellite built on the new, more resilient LM 2100 Combat Bus ™

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Artist’s rendering of WGS-11+

Artist’s rendering of WGS-11+

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Weather Wing provides solution to Guardians

Airmen from the 2d Combat Weather Systems Squadron use a crane to install a Portable Doppler Radar weather system to assist Guardians with space launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Jan. 17 – 21. The PDR was installed to prevent a gap in environmental data coverage while the 45th Weather Squadron’s WSR-88D Radar is down for planned maintenance. (Courtesy Photo)

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Weather Wing provides solution to Guardians

Airmen from the 2d Combat Weather Systems Squadron install a Portable Doppler Radar weather system to assist U.S. Space Force Guardians with space launch operations. The PDR was installed to prevent a gap in environmental data coverage while the 45th Weather Squadron’s WSR-88D Radar is down for planned maintenance. (Courtesy Photo)

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Weather Wing provides solution to Guardians

Airmen from the 2d Combat Weather Systems Squadron traveled to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Jan. 17 – 21 to install a Portable Doppler Radar weather system to assist Guardians with space launch operations. The PDR was installed to prevent a gap in environmental data coverage while the 45th Weather Squadron’s WSR-88D Radar is down for planned maintenance. (Courtesy Photo)

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