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Dec. 18, 2025
Space Force delivers experimental capabilities to orbit under the DoW Space Test Program

The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) successfully launched the Department of War’s (DoW) Space Test Program (STP) S30 mission to deliver four Research and Development (R&D) satellites to low-Earth orbit (LEO) aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket at ≈ 12:00 AM EDT from Launch
Dec. 17, 2025
Space Systems Command Stands Up System Delta 80

Space Systems Command activated System Delta 80 to support the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Program Executive Office portfolio. This activation synchronizes acquisition efforts that support the nation’s mobility in, from, and to space.
Dec. 16, 2025
Space Force prepares for DoW Space Test Program launch of four experimental satellites

The Department of War’s (DoW) Space Test Program (STP) is preparing for launch of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) STP-S30 mission to deliver four experimental satellites to low-Earth Orbit (LEO) no earlier than December 17 aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Virginia Spaceport Authority’s
Dec. 10, 2025
NRO Successfully Launches NROL-77 Mission Through National Security Space Launch Program Mission marks 10th and final NRO launch of 2025

CHANTILLY, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC), System Delta 80, Space Launch Delta 45, and SpaceX, successfully launched the NROL-77 mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral
Dec. 9, 2025
Space Systems Command's Order66 Develops New AI-Empowered App to Streamline Guardian Onboarding

The Space Systems Command (SSC) team behind the app to help Guardians solve common IT problems themselves is back again! This time, it’s with a new AI-powered tool designed to simplify onboarding for Guardians: the Polaris Onboarding Agent.SSC’s Order66, a software factory within SSC’s S6
Dec. 5, 2025
HADES Set to Transform USSF’s 24/7 R&D Facility for Enhanced Future Joint Force Capabilities

Space Systems Command’s (SSC) coming HADES contract promises to provide some heavenly upgrades for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) 24/7 research and development satellite command and control (C2) operations center.HADES – Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems - is the follow-on
Dec. 4, 2025
ASSET Powers the Future of Physics-Based Data Simulation: Wins 2025 NTSA M&S Award

A graduate student thesis project has transformed into a vital national asset. The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Tools, Applications, and Processing (TAP) Lab have matured the AFIT Sensor and Scene Emulation Tool
Dec. 3, 2025
Guardian Spotlight Series: Q&A with Col. Eric Zarybnisky, Assured Access to Space

Colonel Eric Zarybnisky is Program Executive Officer for Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Assured Access to Space. He is responsible for the acquisition, integration, development, production, operation, and sustainment of the $13.5B National Security Space Launch, Rocket System Launch, Launch and Test
Dec. 2, 2025
Space, Air Force integration powers DAF BATTLE NETWORK

Space is a key domain for decision advantage.
Dec. 1, 2025
Space Systems Command Acquirer Named 2024 SECDEF Product Support Manager of the Year

Ms. Tane Yingling, director of acquisition logistics and product support at Space Systems Command (SSC) S4, Sustainment and Logistics, was awarded the 2024 SECDEF Product Support Manager (PSM) of the Year for ACAT II (acquisitions category) and below at a special ceremony Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025,