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Feb. 27, 2023
Space Systems Command Looking to Expand On-Orbit Abilities with New Mission Area: Space Access, Mobility and Logistics

Assuring the nation’s unfettered access to space was only the beginning. Space Systems Command (SSC) is now developing the next evolution of its mission with a new Space Access, Mobility and Logistics program.
Aug. 25, 2022
Space Test Program Enables Space Technical Enhancement

For space technology, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Space Test Program (STP) is one of the oldest and biggest facilitators of the kinds of experiments that leads to tomorrow’s innovative space technology. STP provides mission design, spacecraft acquisition, integration, launch and operations
Aug. 23, 2022
First anniversary celebration of Space Systems Command

The Space Systems Command proudly commemorated their one-year anniversary on Aug. 12.The U.S. Space Force officially stood up the new Field Command on Aug. 13, 2021, and the anniversary observance highlighted the numerous achievements over the past year.
Aug. 11, 2022
SBIRS GEO-6 Launch Closes Out Two Decades of Progress in Missile Warning, Tracking and Detection; Next-Gen OPIR to Take the Helm

When the last of Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Aug. 4, Lauro “Larry” Dungca and his wife were there, watching his first – and last - SBIRS launch.
July 27, 2022
U.S. Space Force TMO visits Space Systems Command, taps into Guardian Ideal to develop path forward

SSC spearheads civilian hiring pilot program to acquire talent in space industry for U.S. Space ForceThe U.S. Space Force’s Talent Management Office (TMO) conducted a town hall meeting at Space Systems Command to discuss and reinforce the implementation of the Guardian Ideal, July 13.
July 7, 2022
SSC Leaders Speak Out on the Power of Partnerships

Strength through partnerships was a key theme delivered by Space Systems Command (SSC) during speaking engagements directed at military service branches, government officials, industry and academia throughout May and June.
July 6, 2022
SSC Partners with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to Offer Free Cybersecurity Scanning to Vendors

Commercial vendors who want to do business with the U.S. Space Force can now take advantage of free cybersecurity supply chain and vulnerability scanning paid for by the USSF.
June 16, 2022
SSC Guardian begins Phantom Fellowship Program with MIT

The Phantom Fellowship is a joint Department of the Air Force and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator program.It is an immersive 4-month program intended to bridge the digital divide by developing high-performing Air and Space Force professionals into future
May 31, 2022
The Galaxy Program is seeking Leaders

The Galaxy Program is a joint Space Systems Command/National Reconnaissance Office (SSC/NRO) junior force rapid professional development program that provides a fast, flexible, rapid capability delivery experience that advances solutions to operational capability gaps in under six months.
March 1, 2022
USSF, USC Sign MOU Establishing University Partnership Program

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, commander of USSF’s Space Systems Command, joined USC President Carol Folt at USC’s University Park Campus for the signing. Other Space Systems Command attendees included Brig. Gen. D. Jason Cothern, SSC vice commander; CMSgt. Willie H. Frazier II, SSC senior enlisted