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April 14, 2026
Visibility in space magnified: U.S. Space Force domain awareness upgrade shatters standard for orbital detection, tracking

The U.S. Space Force’s scanning of earth’s orbits is now done faster, wider, and clearer than ever before courtesy of a Ground-Based Optical Sensor System (GBOSS) upgrade at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex (MSSC) on Maui, Hawaii. The advanced space domain awareness capability doubles the field
April 14, 2026
Ensuring Space Superiority: USSF moves to deliver next-gen proliferated surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for the warfighter

Space Systems Command (SSC) awards 14 IDIQ contracts for RG-XX space segment delivering next-generation surveillance and reconnaissance. RG-XX is set to provide improved continuity of space-based reconnaissance and surveillance that enables offensive and defensive space operations, as well as
April 14, 2026
U.S. Space Force Advances Heavy Launch Capability Development at Vandenberg

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) has selected Blue Origin to continue in the process for final determination of a lease in response to the Request for Information (RFI) issued Dec. 30, 2025. This selection will advance discussions with SLD 30 regarding detailed terms and conditions to obtain a real
April 13, 2026
U.S. Space Force Front Door Expands Services to U.S. Space Command

U.S. Space Command has partnered with Space Force Front Door to serve as the combatant command’s in-road for industry to share innovative ideas and technologies that may advance the Nation’s space capabilities and accelerate the delivery of capabilities to the warfighter.
April 7, 2026
U.S. Space Force launches DoW STP-S29A mission, delivers experimental and research payloads

The U.S. Space Force successfully launched the Department of War’s (DoW) Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission aboard a Minotaur IV rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This mission delivered the STPSat-7 space vehicle housing five DoW experiments and additional research CubeSats
April 6, 2026
System Delta 88 Wins DoW’s Highest Acquisition Award

Space System Command’s System Delta (SYD) 88 received the U.S. Department of War’s highest acquisition team award for delivering game-changing space-based Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) capability to the United States president, Joint Force, and U.S. Allies a full two years ahead
April 1, 2026
Artemis II Soars: Space Launch Delta 45 Supports Historic Mission

At 6:35 p.m. local time, April 1, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched from the Eastern Range with four astronauts bound for lunar orbit. This historic moment would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of Space Launch Delta 45 personnel.There are many steps
April 1, 2026
Space Systems Command Awards Task Orders to Launch Missile Tracking Space Vehicles

Space Systems Command looks to enhance missile tracking capability through award of latest National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task orders.
April 1, 2026
Space Systems Command leadership details service expansion, acquisition reform, and junior officer empowerment in multi-location All-Call

Junior officers across the country joined together for an in-person and virtual All-Call broadcast with Space Systems Command senior leaders last month. The discussion detailed massive service expansion plans, sweeping acquisition reforms, and elevated expectations for company grade officers (CGOs).
March 31, 2026
Space Systems Command Inspires Future Explorers at Onizuka Space Day

Honoring the memory of astronaut Ellison Onizuka, Space Systems Command (SSC) recently inspired the next generation of innovators at the annual Onizuka Space Day at El Camino College on March 14, 2026. Alongside guests from NASA and other space-based industries, the event featured engaging STEM