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Aug. 24, 2021
United States Space Force Next Gen OPIR GEO Program completes Block 0 GEO Space Vehicle Critical Design Review

The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command, Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program, successfully passed a major milestone, completing its Block 0 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Space Vehicle Critical Design Review on Aug. 20, 2021.
Aug. 19, 2021
Space Force Pitch Day Focuses on Pairing Companies with Innovative Technology to Meet USSF Mission Needs

Space Force Pitch Day is an event designed to encourage small and non-traditional businesses who may have never done business with the U.S. Department of Defense to pitch their new technology solutions. A Space Pitch Day was held in November 2019, followed by an International Space Pitch Day, held
Aug. 18, 2021
SSC launches inaugural Space Force Pitch Day Event

The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) hosts its first inaugural Space Force Pitch Day (SFPD) today and tomorrow, Aug. 18-19. This year, SFPD will be entirely virtual and will feature two days of innovative collaboration between the Air and Space Forces and space industry
Aug. 13, 2021
SSC stands up, Guetlein takes command

LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., -- Members of U.S. Air and Space Force leadership, community and industry partners, and Airmen and Guardians gathered to celebrate as the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) was officially redesignated as Space Systems Command (SSC), the second of three field
April 8, 2021
Space Systems Command geared to deliver swift, responsive space capabilities

The Space Force released the organizational structure for its new Space Systems Command April 8. The Command is set to officially stand up in summer 2021 once all required conditions are met to re-designate the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, as SSC
July 24, 2020
Space Force begins transition into field organizational structure

During a virtual pre-recorded ceremony today, the U.S. Space Force executed numerous organization changes in its first realignment actions to transition from the previous Air Force major command structure into the new service’s flatter field organization structure announced June 30.
June 30, 2020
USSF field command structure reduces command layers, focuses on space warfighter needs

The Department of the Air Force and the United States Space Force have finalized the new service’s organizational structure for echelons below the headquarters, reflecting the newest branch of the armed forces’ guiding principles of being a lean, agile and mission-focused organization.