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March 23, 2026
USSF Space Systems Command Announces Formation of Defensive Cyber Squadrons

Two new Defensive Cyber Operations Squadrons are actively monitoring SSC’s Launch Ranges during Launch Operations to defend in real time from any adversaries attempting a cyber-attack during launch. The squadrons are located at Space Launch Delta (SLD) 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base and SLD 45 at
March 23, 2026
The Guardian’s Edge: Inside the Space Force’s Three-Pronged Push for AI Dominance

The U.S. Space Force is charting a new course in digital warfare, systematically integrating artificial intelligence to sharpen its decision-making and secure the ultimate high ground. Rather than a scattershot approach, the service is embracing a strategic, three-level framework to categorize and
March 20, 2026
USSF sharpens rapid Tactically Responsive Space launch capabilities through VICTUS DIEM exercise

The U.S. Space Force has completed a Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) VICTUS program exercise, known as VICTUS DIEM, codifying the rapid launch tactics and techniques necessary to enable service’s posturing capabilities for urgent national security and warfighter demands.
March 20, 2026
USSF prioritizes GPS III capability delivery timeline, executes launch provider exchange for NSSL mission

The U.S. Space Force is executing a change in launch service provider from ULA to SpaceX for the Global Positioning System (GPS) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission known as GPS III-8. The change ensures continued delivery of this critical system through responsive and reliable launch
March 20, 2026
Systems Delta 88 Rolls Out Comprehensive Training Program

Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) System Delta (SYD 88) has launched a comprehensive new training program to develop the acquisition skillset of its new personnel, providing them with the knowledge needed to make important programmatic decisions.The new training
March 19, 2026
U.S. Space Force forms a New Ground Management Agreement for MEO MWT Launch and Operations

Space Systems Command’s Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) program office awards a ground management and integration agreement to support space vehicle launch and operations.
March 19, 2026
WHAT HAPPENS AT: SSC MindGym

In today’s contested and increasingly complex operational environment, the concept of "lethality" is expanding beyond the physical realm of weaponry and into the cognitive domain. Space Systems Command (SSC) is investing in the mental readiness of its warfighters through MindGym, an innovative,
March 18, 2026
U.S. Space Force's EPS-R achieves operational acceptance, extending secure Arctic SATCOM capabilities into the 2030s

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Combat Forces Command announced today that the Enhanced Polar System – Recapitalization (EPS-R) program has achieved operational acceptance. Procured by SSC’s System Delta 88 and operated and sustained by CFC’s Mission Delta 8, EPS-R supports a wide
March 10, 2026
Galaxy Program Offers Intensive Leadership Development for Guardian Officers, Civilians

Guardians and government civilians looking to boost their USSF careers even higher have a unique opportunity via Space Systems Command’s Galaxy program, a junior force rapid professional-development program that provides a fast, flexible, rapid capability delivery experience for early career Space
March 9, 2026
U.S. Space Force achieves key design milestone for Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking Epoch 2 MEO Constellation

The U.S. Space Force advances the future of proliferated Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) capabilities through the MWT Epoch 2 program’s completion of the preliminary design review for its Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation. The Epoch 2 constellation will expand the resilient