Space Systems Command (SSC) has released a second round of National Security Space Launch Phase 3 draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that incorporates industry comments from the first draft RFPs […]
National Security Space Launch
Space Systems Command assigns 12 missions for National Security Space Launch Phase 2 FY23 Order Year
Space Systems Command (SSC) recently assigned 12 National Security Space Launch (NSSL) service missions under the NSSL Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement contract for Fiscal Year 2023. Six missions were awarded […]
Space Systems Command (SSC) releases National Security Space Launch Phase 3 draft request for proposals
Space Systems Command has released two, National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Draft Requests for Proposals (RFP), based on a dual-lane acquisition approach to solicit industry feedback on the […]
UPDATE 1: SpaceX sends Northrop Grumman’s USSF-67 two satellite mission to orbit via a Falcon Heavy — Northrop Grumman comments
SpaceX has successfully launched the U.S. Space Force‘s USSF-67 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A on January 15, 2023, with the liftoff of this National Security Space Launch […]
SSC + Blue Origin sign a CRADA that enables recertification of New Glenn for NSSL launches
Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Assured Access to Space (AATS) directorate signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Blue Origin at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California […]
SSC’s USSF-44 payload aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy is successfully launched to orbit
Space Systems Command‘s U.S. Space Force (USSF)-44 integrated payload, which contains the Long Duration Propulsive EELV (Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle) Secondary Payload Adapter (LDPE)-2 space vehicle, have been successfully launched […]