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Sept. 30, 2025
The Fine Art of Contracting Adapts to a Changing Space Acquisition Ecosystem

At Space Systems Command, the art of contracting is every bit as much “rocket science” as designing and launching the space systems themselves.“Contracting is very complex,” said Natalie Riedel, SSC director of contracting. “Starting with the requirements to become a contracting officer - it takes
Sept. 30, 2025
U.S. Space Force's ATLAS System Achieves Operational Acceptance, Revolutionizing Space Domain Awareness and DoW Software Acquisition

The USSF announces the operational acceptance of ATLAS, marking a new era in Space Domain Awareness and setting a precedent for modern software acquisition practices within the Department of War. ATLAS delivers core capabilities that directly support the SDA mission, including improved tracking and
Sept. 24, 2025
Cordell DeLaPena Jr. retires from Space Systems Command, leaves legacy of innovation and resilience

After a distinguished career spanning decades of dedicated service to the nation, Mr. Cordell A. DeLaPena Jr., program executive officer (PEO) for Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (MILCOMM & PNT) at Space Systems Command (SSC), has retired from federal service.
Sept. 23, 2025
Space Systems Command achieves Operational Acceptance for Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Processing: Delivers new OPIR Capabilities to Operators

SSC achieves second Operations Acceptance of FORGE; FORGE Processing delivers new Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) capabilities to the Space Operations Command and the OPIR Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC), marking a key advancement in missile threat response.
Sept. 23, 2025
Space Force Renames ‘Front Door’ to Reflect Broader Impact on Industry Collaboration

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced Space Systems Command’s Front Door initiative has been renamed the Space Force Front Door during his keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space, and Cyber Conference Sept. 23. The rebranding underscores the
Sept. 15, 2025
Space Systems Command Stands Up New Operational Test & Training Infrastructure (OTTI) System Delta

SSC stood up a new System Delta to support the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure Program Executive Office portfolio. The stand-up synchronizes acquisition efforts for critical space system capabilities and works together with the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Space Deltas
Sept. 10, 2025
Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency Complete Successful Launch of First Tranche 1 Satellites

Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space delivers 21 data transport satellites on orbit for the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
Sept. 4, 2025
AskPolaris Project Highlights USSF/Academia Partnerships, GenAI Mission-Focused Solutions

Imagine you’re a U.S. Space Force Guardian working at Space Systems Command (SSC)and you’re on a deadline to complete an important project. But you’re having problems connecting your laptop to the VPN (virtual private network). You could call SSC’s Atlas IT Support Center, but you might have to wait
Sept. 4, 2025
Space Systems Command Hosts Industry Day in Preparation for Coming National Security Space Launch

Representatives from 17 commercial space companies joined officials from Space Systems Command on Aug. 19, 2025 for a National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Industry Day to assist commercial launch service and space capability providers in planning for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 on-ramp opportunities.“The
Aug. 28, 2025
SpaceWERX’S Hyperspace Challenge Seeks SBIR Phase II Innovators to Support Advancement of USSF's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure

The Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) SpaceWERX, in support of U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command's (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Program Executive Office, has announced the launch of its Hyperspace Challenge 2025 program. The initiative is calling for