The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is the space service branch of the U.S. Department of Defense, established in December 2019. Its primary role is to organize, train, and equip space forces to protect U.S. and allied interests in space by ensuring space superiority. The USSF manages space launch operations, satellite operations, space environment surveillance, and satellite defense, and partners with organizations like NASA on space domain awareness and planetary defense. Key areas of focus include missile warning, satellite communications, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services.
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The Space Force’s Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) was established in 2018 to buy space technology and deliver it to troops as quickly as possible.
The Space Force proposed a strategic pause on the SDA’s Tranche 3 for fiscal prudence.
The Space Force's review of MILNET is expected to conclude in time for the FY27 budget in spring.
Space Systems Command formally established System Delta 80 during a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on December 12.
Col. Hiserote emphasized the importance of forging strong ties with Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base and Space Launch Delta 45 at Patrick Space Force Base.
The Space Force claimed it needed time to digest the massive influx of satellites from Tranche 1 and 2.
The Space Force is conducting a broad review of its future data transport architecture.
The upcoming ULA Vulcan launch could be a National Security mission, specifically USSF-87 or GPS III SV09.
The STP-S30 mission is for the United States Space Force's Space Test Program.
The Space Force awarded multiple prototype contracts for space-based interceptors central to Golden Dome in November 2026.
The U.S. Space Force Missile Defense Agency has selected Momentus to participate in its Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle.
A mission for the Space Force, set for next year, will also utilize Starfish's software capabilities.
The USSF is crafting a warrior culture in response to changing strategic assessments regarding defense space proliferation.
The U.S. Space Force weather squadron at Cape Canaveral predicts a 95 percent chance of acceptable weather for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launch of the Amazon Leo mission.
The new naming convention for the USSF weapon systems replaces passive descriptors with names like 'Serpents.'
The U.S. Space Force leverages BlackSky's real-time intelligence for tactical surveillance and tracking operations.
New Glenn allows Blue Origin to refine refurbishment operations and lower costs for third-party customers, including NASA and the US Space Force.
The Pentagon's naming conventions suggest a shift from an administrative to a martial focus in the USSF.
Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Chief of Space Operations, unveiled a new naming convention for the USSF's weapon systems and units.
The Space Force is implementing a Combat Forces Command structure.