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Jan. 13, 2026
Acquiring Minds Episode 14 - Early Missile Warning - FORGE

Welcome to Acquiring Minds, an information series that breaks down how the capabilities acquired by Space Systems Command are empowering our nation's warfighters. Episode 14 discusses FORGE (Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution), a program that provides early missile warning and attack
Jan. 12, 2026
WHAT HAPPENS AT: The Space Digital Ecosystem and Integration Facility (SpaceDEN)

The Space Digital Ecosystem and Integration facility, more commonly known as SpaceDEN, was stood up this past Spring to provide Space Force Guardians at Space Systems Command (SSC) with a high-fidelity modeling, simulation, and analysis space where they can apply cutting edge tools to
Jan. 9, 2026
Space Systems Command Awards Task Orders to Launch Missile Warning and Missile Tracking Space

Space Systems Command looks to enhance missile warning and missile tracking capability through award of latest National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task orders.
Jan. 6, 2026
We Are Warfighters Video Series: Chief Master Sergeant Jacqueline Sauvé

“We Are Warfighters” is a multimedia campaign that shines a spotlight on military and civilian Guardians across Space Systems Command (SSC), showcasing how the work of each member at every level of SSC contributes to Warfighter lethality. Episode 1 of the series features a profile of USSF’s SSC
Dec. 29, 2025
U.S. Space Force, Falcon ExoDynamics, and The Aerospace Corporation’s Handle to Leverage Modular Open System Architecture for Future National Security Space Needs

United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Safari Office has awarded a contract to upgrade its Handle systems to serve as a commercial source. Handle 2.0 will provide modular open system interface electronics for the Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) VICTUS SALO2
Dec. 29, 2025
Space Systems Command Stands up Space Combat Power System Delta

New System Delta activated to support Soace Combat Power Program Executive Office portfolio. The stand up synchronizes acquisition efforts for critical space system capabilities and facilitates greater collaboration with Combat Forces Command’s Mission Deltas to improve mission readiness.
Dec. 18, 2025
Space Force delivers experimental capabilities to orbit under the DoW Space Test Program

The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) successfully launched the Department of War’s (DoW) Space Test Program (STP) S30 mission to deliver four Research and Development (R&D) satellites to low-Earth orbit (LEO) aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket at ≈ 12:00 AM EDT from Launch
Dec. 17, 2025
Space Systems Command Stands Up System Delta 80

Space Systems Command activated System Delta 80 to support the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Program Executive Office portfolio. This activation synchronizes acquisition efforts that support the nation’s mobility in, from, and to space.
Dec. 16, 2025
Space Force prepares for DoW Space Test Program launch of four experimental satellites

The Department of War’s (DoW) Space Test Program (STP) is preparing for launch of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) STP-S30 mission to deliver four experimental satellites to low-Earth Orbit (LEO) no earlier than December 17 aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Virginia Spaceport Authority’s
Dec. 10, 2025
NRO Successfully Launches NROL-77 Mission Through National Security Space Launch Program Mission marks 10th and final NRO launch of 2025

CHANTILLY, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC), System Delta 80, Space Launch Delta 45, and SpaceX, successfully launched the NROL-77 mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral