Space Systems Command (SSC) ordered eight National Security Space (NSS) launch services under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement contract today; five to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for GPS III-7, USSF-23, USSF-43, WGS-11+, and USSF-16 using the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle, and three to Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for […]
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U.S. Space Operations Command Accepts GSSAP Satellites #5 + #6 As Operationally Capable
Space Operations Command has accepted Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites 5 and 6 as operationally capable and has presented them to United States Space Command for operational use. GSSAPs 5 and 6 launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on January 21, 2022. GSSAP satellites are a space-based capability operating in the […]
SCOUT + USSPACECOM Sign An SSA Agreement
SCOUT Inc. and the U.S. Department of Defense, through the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), have signed an agreement for space situational awareness (SSA) services and data. The agreement, which was finalized in November of 2021, is in recognition of mutual interest by both parties in the use of space for peaceful purposes and the […]
USSF and NOAA Begin Joint Operations of Infrared Weather Satellite
The following is an announcement from the U.S. Space Force The U.S. Space Force has declared Initial Operational Capability of the Electro-optical Infrared Weather System Geostationary (EWS-G1) spacecraft. EWS-G1, formerly known as GOES-13, was transferred to the U.S. Air Force by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2019 under an agreement between the […]
U.S. Space Command Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary Milestone
In only one year since the activation and stand-up of the Department of Defense’s 11th Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command is celebrating the anniversary milestone by focusing on the myriad of mission accomplishments. USSPACECOM officially stood up during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden on August 29, 2019, with President Donald Trump; Dr. […]
New Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Space Command
U.S. Marine Corps Mastery Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Stalker is set to assume responsibility of U.S. Space Command from U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman during an August 28 ceremony. The Department of Defense’s 11th combatant command is getting a new command senior enlisted leader eight days after U.S. Army Gen. James […]
U.S. Senate Hearing To Determine Candidate’s Suitability To Lead U.S. Space Command
The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services will be holding hearings today, July 28, at 1430 hours, regarding Lieutenant General James H. Dickinson, United States Army, becoming approved for the position of the Commander of United States Space Command. He is currently the Vice Commander of this armed service. General Jay Raymond, U.S. Air […]