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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U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command selected SciTec to help build the space-based interceptor layer of the Golden Dome missile defense architecture.
NROL-172 is the National Reconnaissance Office's second proliferated mission in partnership with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command under the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 contract.
Space Systems Command’s space-based interceptor program is part of the Golden Dome for America initiative.
The Space Systems Command space-based interceptor program has an initial capability demonstration targeted for 2028.
The Space Systems Command space-based interceptor program aims to develop a proliferated low Earth orbit constellation of interceptors capable of engaging threats in the boost, midcourse, and glide phases of flight.
Astranis is on contract for SSC’s Andromeda program, which focuses on SDA capabilities in GEO.
Space Systems Command awarded Booz Allen Hamilton the contract for a prototype architecture designed for space-based missile defense.
Space Systems Command has been the lead command managing Space-Based Interceptor program development activities.
Astranis is on contract for SSC’s Resilient GPS program.
Space Systems Command is based at Los Angeles Air Force Base in California.
Space Systems Command confirmed that 11 other companies received Space-Based Interceptor contracts, including Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, and Anduril Industries.
U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command awarded 20 Other Transaction Authority agreements totaling up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies on Monday, May 4.
Space Systems Command has collectively awarded 20 Space-Based Interceptor contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies since late 2025.
Space Systems Command awarded Other Transaction Authority agreements to accelerate development, testing, and integration of Space-Based Interceptor capabilities.
The Space Systems Command announced the BAE Systems contract on Tuesday the 28th.
Lockheed Martin was selected by the Space Systems Command of the U.S. Space Force to develop capabilities for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
The Space Systems Command also awarded SpaceX a separate agreement worth more than €52 million for Link-182 development.
Space Systems Command identified Link-182 as the subject of a multi-year research and demonstration effort supporting the Space Force’s Space Combat Power portfolio.
Space Systems Command serves as the U.S. Space Force’s primary acquisition organization for developing and fielding space capabilities.
Space Systems Command’s mission is to deliver resilient and affordable space systems that enhance U.S. warfighting capability and maintain freedom of action in space.