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 […]
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UPDATE: The United Launch Alliance Launch Of USSF SSC’s STP-3 Mission Is Now Postponed Until December 5
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 […]
Space Systems Command Releases Draft RFP + RFI For Community Comment Regarding Commercial LEO Services
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 Systems Command Awards Million$$ Contract To Sev1Tech For DTaaS Capability
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. […]
SpaceX, ULA, Rocket Lab + Blue Origin Receive Space Systems Command Prototype Project Contracts
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 […]
U.S. Space Force’s $476 Million Contract To ManTech To Support A Digital Engineering Ecosystem
The U.S. Space Force has exhibited its confidence in ManTech (Nasdaq: MANT), provider of technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs, with a $476 million contract. ManTech will […]
USSF’s SSC Declares Three GPS III Satellites Are Available For Launch
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command recently declared the eighth GPS III satellite as “Available for Launch.” This significant accomplishment officially marks the third space vehicle within the GPS […]
USSF’s Next Gen OPIR Program Completes Block 0 GEO Space Vehicle CDR
The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command, Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program, successfully passed a major milestone, completing its Block 0 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Space Vehicle Critical Design […]
Space & Missile Systems Center To Be Re-Designated As The USAF’s New Space Systems Command
The U.S. Space Force has released the organizational structure for the military arm’s new Space Systems Command — the Command is set to officially stand up in the summer of […]