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March 27, 2024
SSCs Zero Trust Cyber Effort Has Mission in Mind

You’ve been hacked!In today’s digital world, these words send a chill through everyday users and pose major threats to our Nation’s infrastructure. As expressed in a 2021 Executive Order from The White House, the harsh reality is that the United States “faces persistent and increasingly
March 22, 2024
SSC Logistics and Product Support Team Shines at DoD Maintenance Symposium

“In the past, many of our satellites had a 5-year design life, yet in reality the space vehicles are lasting 3-5 times longer,” explained Brad Leonard, director of Space Systems Command Logistics and Product Support (S4). “This has generated a paradigm where the ground segment, including the
March 13, 2024
New Deputy Commander Driving SSC’s Next Phase

With the wisdom of a tenured professional and the unbridled enthusiasm that comes with a space career where the sky actually is not the limit, Col. Michelle Idle brings a breath of fresh air and a creative mindset to her new role. With the installation of Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant as SSC’s second
March 7, 2024
Partnered to win: VCJCS visits Space Systems Command

The commander of Space Systems Command U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant and his command-leadership team welcomed the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady for a senior leader tour of SSC headquarters on Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo,
March 6, 2024
What’s the Greatest Science Fiction Movie of All Time? SSC Tells All!

You would expect people who work at Space Systems Command to have some strong opinions about science fiction movies. After all, these are the folks who grew up dreaming of distant star systems and faster-than-light travel -- the people who either are (or work with) actual rocket scientists. SSC
March 4, 2024
New SEL Focuses on Readiness of Space Systems Command’s ‘Family’

Building upon the Space Force and Space System Command’s culture, and putting an emphasis on taking care of people, SSC’s newest Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) says her focus is on readiness - for people and for their families.Chief Master Sergeant Jacqueline Sauvé serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader
Feb. 19, 2024
U.S. Space Force successfully concludes VICTUS NOX Tactically Responsive Space mission

The U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS NOX on-orbit mission has successfully concluded.From acquisition to on-orbit operations, the historic mission set a new standard for Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) by demonstrating an end-to-end capability to rapidly respond to adversary aggression. From the time
Feb. 1, 2024
Space Systems Command formally welcomes new commander

During a formal ceremony on Feb. 1 at Space Systems Command (SSC) headquarters on Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant assumed command from U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein. Officiating the ceremony was the Chief of Space Operations
Jan. 23, 2024
Acquisition Instructor Course Seeks Applicants for 2024 - Acquisition & Operation Collaboration is Critical Aspect of Curriculum

Being a U.S. Space Force acquisition professional is more than just wielding a checkbook and buying space and weapons systems.For those professionals at Space Systems Command (SSC) who are looking to dramatically improve their skills and bring back knowledge to make their entire team better, the
Jan. 11, 2024
Space Force announces 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipients

The U.S. Space Force has selected the 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipients.