New Space Force Squadrons Defend Against Cyber Threats Mar 24, 2026 | 3:17 pm The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command now has two Defensive Cyber Operations Squadrons to defend its launch ranges from cyber threats during launch operations, the command announced recently. […]
Space Force Awards Task Orders for Missile Capabilities Jan 12, 2026 | 3:25 pm The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded nine National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 launches aimed at improving missile warning and missile tracking capabilities. […]
Space Command Stands Up New PNT Unit Nov 14, 2025 | 12:54 pm The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) established a new acquisition organization focused on advancing military communications (MC) and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities, SSC announced on Nov. 13. […]
Space Force Launches New Test, Training Acquisition Unit Sep 22, 2025 | 12:50 pm The U.S. Space Force has activated a new acquisition unit tasked with advancing the service’s test and training infrastructure to better prepare Guardians for modern combat scenarios. […]
Pentagon’s X-37B Spaceplane Launches on New Mission Aug 25, 2025 | 3:39 pm Less than six months after completing its seventh mission, the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane is back in orbit for its eighth flight – a classified mission hosting next-gen technology demonstrations for several government partners. […]
Space Systems Command Activates New Systems Delta, More to Come Aug 18, 2025 | 10:47 am As the U.S. Space Force (USSF) continues to chart its future course and expand its operational reach, its acquisition field command is activating several new units – known as Systems Deltas (SYD) – in the coming months to consolidate acquisition efforts under mission-focused commands. […]
Space Systems Command Activates New Units to Deliver Space Sensing Capabilities Jul 29, 2025 | 12:36 pm The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) has activated two new units to streamline collaboration between the U.S. Space Force’s acquisition professionals and system operators with the aim of advancing ongoing efforts for missile warning and space-based sensing and targeting. […]
Space Force Awards $2.4B Contract for NC3 Satellites Jul 8, 2025 | 2:45 pm The U.S. Space Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract to build up to four new satellites as part of an effort to modernize space-based nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) capabilities, Space Systems Command (SSC) announced July 3. […]
Space Force Pushes Back Launch of First MEO Missile Warning Satellites Jul 2, 2025 | 3:22 pm The U.S. Space Force has delayed the inaugural launch of its next-generation missile warning satellites in medium-Earth orbit (MEO) from late 2026 to spring 2027, citing supply chain delays and technical hurdles, a senior official confirmed this week. […]
SSC Awards Raytheon $197M GPS OCX Contract Dec 2, 2024 | 4:04 pm The Defense Department (DoD) said on Nov. 27 that the U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Co. a $196 million change order modification to a previously awarded contract for the Pentagon’s development of its Global Positioning System (GPS) Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX). […]
Space Force Awards Laser Comms Tech Contracts Jun 21, 2024 | 2:04 pm The Space Systems Command (SSC) – the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring and delivering tools for space warfighter – has awarded four contracts worth $100 million to develop space laser communication capabilities. […]