U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) is a field command of the U.S. Space Force responsible for acquiring and delivering resilient warfighting capabilities to protect the nation's strategic advantage in space. It manages a significant space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense and works with the joint forces, government agencies, academic institutions, industry, and allied organizations. SSC is responsible for space development, acquisition, launch, and logistics, including managing U.S. space launch ranges. Key partners include the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Space Development Agency, Missile Defense Agency, and commercial space industry partners.
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On 2018-10-10, the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center allocated up to $500,000,000 to Blue Origin for the two-stage version of the reusable New Glenn rocket.
Advanced Technology International received a $100,000,000 contract from the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center in November to establish and manage the Space Enterprise Consortium.
The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center plans to rely more on Boeing to provide mission assurance for WGS 11 and 12 under a commercial procurement model.
Lt. Gen. David 'DT' Thompson is referred to as 'East Coast Thompson' to distinguish him from Lt. Gen. John 'JT' Thompson, the commander of Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.