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May 20, 2026
Space Systems Command to Launch Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics SpaceWERX Challenge

SpaceWERX In-Domain Orbital Logistics Challenge to accelerate operational logistics across orbital regimes. A mature space logistics network strengthens resilience and lethality by extending platform life, enabling maneuver on demand, and reducing predictability to threats. Building depots, transfer
May 19, 2026
DoW Space Test Program launches dual missions to ISS to expand space technologies and biotech innovation

The DoW Space Test Program, in collaboration with NASA, the International Space Station National Laboratory, and an international coalition of government, academic, and industry partners, launched two innovative missions, STP-H11 and POLARIS, to the ISS on May 15, 2026. These missions represent
May 15, 2026
Space Force expands Protected Tactical Satellite Communications through new prototype contract

The Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Communications – Prototype, or Enhanced PTS-P, is designed to provide warfighters with more resilient satellite communications in contested environments.
April 24, 2026
Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor Program to Counter Growing Speed and Maneuverability of Modern Missile Threats in support of Golden Dome for America

U.S. Space Force Space Combat Power Program Executive Office works to counter the growing speed and maneuverability of modern missile threats with the twenty Other Transaction Authority agreements to twelve companies, worth up to $3.2B.
April 22, 2026
Space Force advances decisive edge in a contested domain, aims to modernize space intel capabilities

Summary: Space Systems Command has awarded its first Commercial Solutions Opening prototype contract under the Kronos program to MapLarge and Leidos. Executed under the Department of War's Software Acquisition Pathway, it is structured to deliver operationally relevant software to the joint force at
April 21, 2026
U.S. Space Force delivers final GPS III to orbit, advancing its most resilient constellation for military, civil capabilities

The U.S. Space Force successfully launched the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Global Positioning System (GPS) III-8 (Space Vehicle-10, SV-10) mission, delivering the final GPS III satellite to orbit and completing the service’s strongest, most resilient constellation to date. SV-10 includes
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