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March 6, 2024
What’s the Greatest Science Fiction Movie of All Time? SSC Tells All!

You would expect people who work at Space Systems Command to have some strong opinions about science fiction movies. After all, these are the folks who grew up dreaming of distant star systems and faster-than-light travel -- the people who either are (or work with) actual rocket scientists. SSC
March 4, 2024
New SEL Focuses on Readiness of Space Systems Command’s ‘Family’

Building upon the Space Force and Space System Command’s culture, and putting an emphasis on taking care of people, SSC’s newest Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) says her focus is on readiness - for people and for their families.Chief Master Sergeant Jacqueline Sauvé serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader
Feb. 19, 2024
U.S. Space Force successfully concludes VICTUS NOX Tactically Responsive Space mission

The U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS NOX on-orbit mission has successfully concluded.From acquisition to on-orbit operations, the historic mission set a new standard for Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) by demonstrating an end-to-end capability to rapidly respond to adversary aggression. From the time
Feb. 1, 2024
Space Systems Command formally welcomes new commander

During a formal ceremony on Feb. 1 at Space Systems Command (SSC) headquarters on Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant assumed command from U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein. Officiating the ceremony was the Chief of Space Operations
Jan. 23, 2024
Acquisition Instructor Course Seeks Applicants for 2024 - Acquisition & Operation Collaboration is Critical Aspect of Curriculum

Being a U.S. Space Force acquisition professional is more than just wielding a checkbook and buying space and weapons systems.For those professionals at Space Systems Command (SSC) who are looking to dramatically improve their skills and bring back knowledge to make their entire team better, the
Jan. 15, 2024
50 Years Later, the Atomic Clocks on GPS Satellites Continue to Keep the World in Sync

Many people think of navigation when they think of the Global Positioning System (GPS) – turn-by-turn directions beamed effortlessly to their cellphones, for example. But the first use for GPS satellites – and still the most common use today – has more to do with timing than location. “GPS can’t
Jan. 11, 2024
Space Force announces 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipients

The U.S. Space Force has selected the 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipients.
Jan. 3, 2024
Parallax Rising 2.2 Table Top Exercise Models Space Refueling Future

Imagine a day in the future, during a potential conflict on Earth, when a Geosynchronous (GEO) U.S. Space Force (USSF) satellite will be required to support terrestrial operations while simultaneously performing maneuvers to avoid a piece of debris or a threat from an adversary.Like driving a car
Dec. 28, 2023
Galaxy X Team Global Journey Ending with Insights from USINDOPACOM

Six Galaxy Fellows recently returned from a two-week tour of Korea, Japan and Hawaii with a greater understanding of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) region, its history and how the U.S. Space Force works with allies in the region to stay ahead of the threat.The Galaxy Program is
Dec. 11, 2023
SSC Partners for Cost Effective Corrosion Control on its Launch Ranges

Over the past five years, Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) Product Support has saved $4.8 million in program funds by partnering with Hill Air Force Base and the Air Force Materiel Command’s Ogden Air Logistics Complex to support corrosion control and maintenance at