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April 22, 2026
Space Systems Command looks ahead to new era of GPS success

With the successful launch of the 10th Global Positioning System III satellite on April 21 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Space Systems Command is celebrating the start of a new era for the world’s premier GPS constellation. “This milestone satellite launch completes GPS Block III,” said
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 20, 2026
45th Weather Squadron Enables Joint Recovery Efforts in Human Spaceflight

From launch to splashdown, human spaceflight is often viewed through the lens of rockets and spacecraft. Less visible, but equally critical, is the joint network of organizations working behind the scenes to ensure astronauts return safely to Earth. At the center of that effort, the 45th Weather
April 16, 2026
Acquiring Minds Episode 18 - System Deltas

This is the story of System and Mission Deltas—a new Space Force construct designed to tear down acquisition silos and accelerate the delivery of space-based capabilities to the warfighter.
April 14, 2026
Visibility in space magnified: U.S. Space Force domain awareness upgrade shatters standard for orbital detection, tracking

The U.S. Space Force’s scanning of earth’s orbits is now done faster, wider, and clearer than ever before courtesy of a Ground-Based Optical Sensor System (GBOSS) upgrade at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex (MSSC) on Maui, Hawaii. The advanced space domain awareness capability doubles the field
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