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July 22, 2026
Acquiring Minds Episode 20 - Artemis

In April 2026, the Artemis II mission captivated the world, carrying four astronauts farther than any human has ever gone. Helping Artemis – and other missions -- maneuver safely through space is ATLAS: the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System developed by Space Systems Command and industry
July 20, 2026
At the intersection of space exploration and space defense

A bright rocket soaring through the Florida sky, a live feed of the Orion spacecraft entering deep space, a glowing blue Earth framed by a spacecraft window—as the Nation pauses to commemorate National Space Exploration Day, the images of and from Artemis II are a fresh reminder of the exhilaration
July 17, 2026
U. S. Space Force successfully launches additional Tranche 1 satellites, expands Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture

U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Space Development Agency (SDA) launched the SDA’s Tranche 1 (T1) Transport Layer-E (T1TL-E) mission at 1:32 p.m. PDT Thursday, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The
July 15, 2026
Commercial Space Office Meets with Seattle Partners

Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office (COMSO) and SpaceWERX recently visited a handful of commercial industry partners in the Seattle area, providing a snapshot of how working with industry helps to break down barriers and deliver capability for the warfighter.
July 10, 2026
Command the High Ground: Space Systems Command Is Recruiting the Next Generation of Space Force Innovators

Space Systems Command is hiring.Space Systems Command (SSC) is attending hiring events across the country to do its part to meet the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) goal of bringing in close to 6,000 new employees by this September. For the acquisition-focused Space Force command, that’s 100 new positions
July 9, 2026
Powering the future of agile satellites: Hot fire test demos big boost in small-sat agility

To ensure the resilience of orbital assets in today’s contested and congested space environment, satellites need to be able to dodge space debris, avoid potential threats, or quickly shift their position to cover a new geographic area during a crisis.For the U.S. Space Force, ensuring our satellites
July 8, 2026
Space Access Awards 2 Contracts to On-Ramp New Providers to National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1

Two additional space launch providers are being added to the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 contract, bringing the total to seven providers in an effort to strengthen and diversify our Nation’s access to space.
July 8, 2026
Guardian Spotlight Series: Q&A with Natalie Riedel, Executive Director, Space Systems Command

Space Systems Command (SSC) welcomed Ms. Natalie Riedel to the Command’s executive director seat in February 2026, at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California A member of the Senior Executive Service, Riedel is the most senior ranking civilian of a workforce of over 15,000 military, civilian and
July 7, 2026
CSO Gen Saltzman Freedom 250 SpaceX GPS III Rocket Launch Message

As we continue to celebrate Freedom250, we look back at our GPS III-8 launch in partnership with Combat Forces Command that delivered the final piece of our GPS III constellation into orbit as part of the National Security Space launch program. This ensures stronger and more accurate GPS service for
July 2, 2026
System Delta 88 welcomes new commander to lead $57B satellite communications programs

USSF Col. Ryan Rose assumed command of System Delta 88, the Space Systems Command (SSC) unit responsible for satellite communications, during a change of command ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, June 26. Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, presided over the ceremony,