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Nov. 18, 2024
AND THE WINNERS ARE: SSC Announces Space Projects to Receive Funding from Fight Tonight Competition

After a stiff competition of more than forty innovative ideas submitted through this year’s Fight Tonight competition, three have been officially selected for funding. U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Commander, Space Systems Command, announced the results during the Space Force Ball in
Nov. 15, 2024
SSC Perigee Commander’s Conference Focuses on Connection, Culture and Hybrid Workforce

Senior-level leaders from across Space Systems Command (SSC) came together this week to discuss building better connections, Guardian culture, and the future of the hybrid workforce at the “SSC Perigee Commander’s Conference.” About 120 SSC leaders, many joined by their spouses, attended the event
Oct. 31, 2024
Seven Advance to Finals in Annual SSC Fight Tonight Competition

From processing space-based data faster to enlisting commercial partners in new ways, this year’s annual Fight Tonight competition sponsored by Space Systems Command (SSC) elicited an impressive array of novel ideas designed to deliver space capability at the speed of need. Seven teams made the
Oct. 30, 2024
Centaur Upper Stage Installation Recognizes Trailblazing Space Program

"… the role of the upper stage is brief—usually about 10 minutes of glory between the shutdown of the booster engines and the release of the spacecraft or satellite.” – from Taming Liquid Hydrogen: The Centaur Upper Stage, NASA History Series, SP-2004-4230
Oct. 24, 2024
Canada Taps Into MUOS (Mobile User Objective System) Satellite System in Collaborative Effort with Space Systems Command

On the heels of a highly successful Initial Operational Capability (IOC) event in June, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have kicked off an Operations and Sustainment (O&S) Phase which will provide Canada with six years of access to the Space Force’s MUOS (Mobile User
Oct. 23, 2024
Space Systems Command releases Command Plan outlining organizational priorities

Citing the growing criticality of effective, ready, and reliable space capabilities in an era of Great Power Competition, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Commander, Space Systems Command (SSC) has authored and released his command plan highlighting the organizational improvements necessary
Oct. 22, 2024
Annual Schriever Wall of Honor Event Recognizes Space and Missile Pioneers

Six pioneers in American space and missile development were honored in a ceremony hosted by Space Systems Command (SSC) in recognition of achievements in astronautics that began as early as the 1950s and continue to resonate in today’s contested space environment.“Today we honor six people who had
Oct. 15, 2024
See Something, Say Something – What to Look For

Most insider threats exhibit risky behavior prior to committing negative workplace events. Not all these risk indicators will be evident in every insider threat, and not everyone who exhibits these behaviors is doing something wrong. However, most insider threats have displayed at least some of the
Oct. 15, 2024
Beyond ‘See Something, Say Something’

You’ve seen something, noticed a pattern that doesn’t seem right – but what should you do? Is it such a big deal? Maybe your colleague is navigating a health issue or trying to develop their career by learning more. What if you’re wrong? But what if you’re right?
Oct. 3, 2024
5 years securing our nation’s interests in, from, and to space

The U.S. Space Force celebrates its fifth year of existence securing the nation’s interest in, from and to space.