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June 27, 2025
Space Systems Command Set to Strengthen Operational Environment with Enhanced Global Weather Sensing

Space Systems Command sets the stage to enhance global weather sensing and prediction model performance, along with research, development, and prototyping capabilities through award of latest National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task order.
June 23, 2025
Acquisition Legend Vern Edwards Visits Space Systems Command; Asserts Key to Acquisition Excellence Is Mastery

Vern Edwards, a legendary figure in government contracting, visited Los Angeles Air Force Base May 29, 2025, to deliver a speech to acquisition professionals at Space Systems Command (SSC) in which he maintained that the key to overcoming today’s challenges within the nation’s acquisition system is
June 23, 2025
USSF Guardian and NASA Astronaut Col Nick Hague connects with SSC acquirers

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague, the first Guardian to launch into space, engaged with the Space Systems Command (SSC) workforce on life aboard the International Space Station, career development as a military member in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) program, and how the
June 6, 2025
Executive Director Joy White Leaves Indelible Legacy at Space Systems Command

Ms. Joy White retired from her role as executive director of Space Systems Command (SSC) May 29, 2025, following a distinguished 40-year career in the United States federal service. White retired as a member of the Senior Executive Service, the civilian equivalent of a general officer in the armed
June 3, 2025
Space Systems Command Award Advances Eastern and Western Range Capability

Space Systems Command modernizes the delivery of technical services for the Eastern and Western Ranges through award of Space Force Range Contract.
June 2, 2025
USSF strengthens resilience in missile warning, tracking with new Epoch 2 constellation in MEO

Space Systems Command’s continues its fielding acquisition strategy with the recent Epoch 2 contract award for the Space Force’s Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) program. Epoch 2 is focused on the rapid acquisition of robust infrared sensing technology and
May 30, 2025
U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities

A National Security Space Launch (NSSL) class mission lifted a second Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle to orbit on a rapid response schedule in three months, demonstrating its flexibility and readiness for both Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command.
May 29, 2025
The DARC Side of Acquisitions – a Case Study in Space Acquisitions

The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) team was racing to field an advanced radar system capable of providing improved sensitivity, accuracy, capacity, and agile tracking; a significant cut above what current radar could achieve for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) in the Geosynchronous
May 28, 2025
Chief of Space Operations lauds acquisition workforce, discusses shift in Guardian development during visit to Los Angeles Air Force Base

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman visited Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base May 22, engaging more than 500 Guardian acquirers to discuss their outsized impact on missions across the Space Force and Department of Defense. Foregoing the formalities of a lectern or
May 22, 2025
International Working Group Discusses Future Architecture of Allied SATCOM

A growing number of international partners and an enhanced understanding of shared priorities and challenges between the U.S. and allies were some of the highlights of this month’s 9th Allied SATCOM Future Architecture Working Group (FAWG). More than 60 representatives from across the U.S.