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Space Systems Command Starts JMS SP-9 Decommissioning As SDA Capabilities Are Modernized

January 26, 2022

Space Systems Command (SSC)’s Space Command and Control (Space C2) program began the decommissioning of Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) Mission System (JMS) Service Pack 9 (SP-9) this month, marking a significant step toward the continued modernization of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities for the nation. The operational acceptance of Warp Core on October 1, […]

Filed Under: Military, SDA, Space Systems Command, SSA, U.S. Space Force

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s Next Two Northrop Grumman-Built GSSAP Satellites Launched To Geosynchronous Orbit By ULA

January 21, 2022

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, together with United Launch Alliance and its mission partners, have launched the fifth and sixth Northrop Grumman-built Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites aboard an Atlas V 551 launch vehicle from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on January 21, 2022. The mission — United States Space Force (USSF)-8 […]

Filed Under: Atlas V, Cape Canaveral AFS, Constellation, Launch, Launch Facilities, Launch Vehicle, Military, SDA, Space Systems Command, SSA, U.S. Space Force Tagged With: Featured

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket Lifts The USSF-8 Mission To Orbit

January 21, 2022

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the USSF-8 mission for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command lifted off on January 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EST, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To date, ULA has launched 148 times with 100 percent mission success. The mission launched […]

Filed Under: Atlas V, Cape Canaveral AFS, Launch, Launch Vehicle, Military, Space Systems Command, SSA, U.S. Space Force Tagged With: Featured

Northrop Grumman-Built USSF Mission-8 Satellites Successfully Pushed To Orbit By ULA

January 21, 2022

  Two Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites were successfully launched into orbit on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as part of the U.S. Space Force (USSF)-8 mission. The two satellites, GSSAP-5 and GSSAP-6, will enhance space situational awareness (SSA), […]

Filed Under: Cape Canaveral AFS, Constellation, Engines / Thrusters, Launch, Launch Vehicle, Military, SDA, Space Systems Command, SSA, U.S. Space Force Tagged With: Featured

The First, Fully U.S.-Manufactured Fairing From RUAG Space Ready For ULA’s Atlas V STP-3 Launch

December 5, 2021

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is, as of this writing, scheduled to launch a U.S. defense satellite into space on December 6 and this will be the first flight of a RUAG Space payload fairing fully produced in the USA. A ULA Atlas V rocket will launch the Space Test Program (STP)-3 […]

Filed Under: Atlas V, Fairings, Launch, Launch Vehicle, Manufacturing, Military, Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force

Space Systems Command’s STP-3 Satellites Now Encapsulated Aboard ULA’s Atlas V 551 Launch Vehicle At Cape Canaveral AFS

November 22, 2021

Space Systems Command’s Space Test Program (STP)-3 integrated payload stack, which contains the STP Satellite (STPSat)-6 and the Long Duration Propulsive Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA), or  LDPE-1 space vehicles, has been encapsulated and mated with United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. STPSat-6 and LDPE-1 […]

Filed Under: Cape Canaveral AFS, Launch, Launch Facilities, Launch Vehicle, Space Systems Command Tagged With: Featured

UPDATE: The United Launch Alliance Launch Of USSF SSC’s STP-3 Mission Is Now Postponed Until December 5

November 22, 2021

A new launch date of December 5th for the USSF‘s STP-3 mission has had to be set by United Launch Alliance, due to inclement weather that occurred during the launch vehicle processing. A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 551 rocket had expected to launch the Space Test Program-3 (STP-3) mission for the U.S. Space […]

Filed Under: Launch, Military, Rideshare, SDA, Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force, Warfighters

Space Systems Command Releases Draft RFP + RFI For Community Comment Regarding Commercial LEO Services

September 28, 2021

Mr. Steve Nixon, the President of the SmallSat Alliance, has forwarded this message to members of his organization, supporters and industry enthusiasts… “One of the key elements of the Hybrid Space Architecture is the increased U.S. Government use of commercial data products and services.  In order for this to happen, the U.S. Government must establish […]

Filed Under: Commercial, LEO, RFP / RPP, Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force

Space Systems Command Awards Million$$ Contract To Sev1Tech For DTaaS Capability

September 27, 2021

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Cross-Mission Ground & Communications Enterprise (ECX) has awarded a cost-plus fixed fee contract totaling $47.5 million to Sev1Tech LLC of Woodbridge, Virginia. The contract was awarded through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement for meshONE-T. This prototype effort will deploy and demonstrate a […]

Filed Under: Data Management, Military, Network, Secure Comms, Space Systems Command, Tactical, U.S. Space Force, Warfighters Tagged With: Featured

SpaceX, ULA, Rocket Lab + Blue Origin Receive Space Systems Command Prototype Project Contracts

September 25, 2021

Space Systems Command (SSC) is partnering with industry on prototype projects to invest in next generation rocket engine testing and upper stage resiliency enhancements. SSC’s Launch Enterprise has awarded FY21 prototype projects for Raptor Rapid Throttling and Restart Testing; Liquid Methane Specification Development and Testing; and Combustion Stability Analysis and Testing to SpaceX for $14.47 […]

Filed Under: Business Moves, Contracts, Military, Prototypes, Space Systems Command Tagged With: Featured

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