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Nov. 30, 2023
MUOS SATCOM System Completes Successful Demonstration in Canada

The Canada Department of National Defense (DND), in conjunction with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Space Force, is the first partner nation to successfully access the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Narrowband Global SATCOM System.MUOS is the U.S. Department of Defense’s newer, more advanced UHF SATCOM
Nov. 21, 2023
Three Innovative Projects Funded in Annual ‘Fight Tonight’ Competition

A proposal to create a standardized interface between the U.S. and allied partners to share data from the U.S. Space Force’s Unified Data Library was named the winner of Space Systems Command’s (SSC) 2nd annual Fight Tonight innovation competition.The winning idea, and two other finalists who will
Nov. 17, 2023
Inaugural “Fight Tonight” Winning Innovation Project Currently in Software Development with operational accepted expected by Q2 FY25

SSC employee’s False Track Reduction using Machine Learning funded to deliver machine learning technology with algorithms informed by operational data logs to warfighters, significantly reducing false missile events
Oct. 16, 2023
Executive Agent Role for Space Weapon System Sustainment Transfers to Space Systems Command

The executive agent (EA) role for Space Weapon System Sustainment (WSS) which provides enterprise-level oversight for weapon system sustainment processes within acquisition life cycles’ operations and support phase, has been transferred to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) from the Department of the Air
Oct. 10, 2023
Space Systems Command Shines Light on Integrated Resilient Space Capabilities and Exploit, Buy, Build Strategy at Annual Space Industry Days Event

Space Systems Command’s (SSC) leadership team will be at the forefront of this month’s Space Industry Days, an annual showcase where government and commercial sector professionals come together to find new ways to collaborate on the issues important to the future of the U.S. Space Force and SSC
Oct. 5, 2023
Building Partnerships: SSC International Affairs Offices Welcomes Korean, German Delegations

In a first for Space Systems Command (SSC), members of its International Affairs Office recently welcomed a team of space acquisition experts from the Republic of Korea’s Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).Hosting distinguished visitors is key to SSC’s growing efforts to
Oct. 5, 2023
Space Enterprise Consortium Membership Meeting to Bring Government, Space Industry Together

More than 300 professionals are expected to attend Space Enterprise Consortium’s (SpEC) annual membership meeting in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 17 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott.Established in 2017 to bridge the cultural gap between military buyers and commercial space startups and small
Sept. 29, 2023
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means. Those experiencing financial difficulties should contact their chain of command, who can provide more information on the financial aid
Sept. 22, 2023
Space Force accepts second weather satellite through NOAA partnership

The U.S. Space Force accepted the transfer of a second geostationary weather satellite from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to extend persistent weather coverage of the Indian Ocean region until the 2030 timeframe.
Sept. 15, 2023
SSC’s GPS Certifications Branch Keeps GPS Secured, Robust, and Accurate

With so many users worldwide – both civilian and military - depending on the accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) information provided by the Global Positioning System (GPS), it’s not surprising that Space Systems Command has a specialized branch responsible for certifying its