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U.S. Space Systems Command

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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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History · 1 eventAug 13, 2021 · Space and Missile Systems Center redesignated as Space Systems Command
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Space Systems Command formally established System Delta 80 during a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on December 12.

GovernanceValue 3.0Dec 17, 2025Space Systems Command Activates System Delta 80 to Unify Launch and Range Acquisitions

Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, commander of Space Systems Command, presided over the ceremony where Col. Ryan Hiserote assumed command of System Delta 80.

GovernanceValue 3.0Dec 17, 2025Space Systems Command Activates System Delta 80 to Unify Launch and Range Acquisitions

Gen. Michael Guetlein served as Commander of Space Systems Command until 2023.

GovernanceValue 3.5Dec 12, 2025Gen. Guetlein Accepts Leadership Honor at Space Power Conference, Outlines ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Shield

Falcon 9 launched the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command and the National Reconnaissance Office's NROL-77 mission from pad 40 in Florida.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 9, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Watch Falcon 9 launch the @USSF_SSC and @NRO_gov’s NROL-77 mission from pad 40 in Florida https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpJkkWpjQEJj

The NROL-77 mission is a joint effort between the United States Space Force Space Systems Command and the National Reconnaissance Office.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 9, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: All systems are looking good and weather is 98% favorable for liftoff. Propellant load is about to begin for today’s launch of the @USSF_SSC and @NRO_gov’s NROL-77 mission from Florida → http://spacex.com/launches/nrol77

The funding is a Small Business Innovation Research Firm Fixed Price Phase III Other Transaction Authority agreement from Space Systems Command.

FinancialLegalRelationshipsValue 3.0Dec 8, 2025Latest News

Muon Space is tasked with launching three satellites for Space Systems Command's prototype demonstration that will serve Department of Defense Meteorology and Oceanography end users and global wildfire detection and monitoring.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 8, 2025Latest News

The NROL-77 mission is a collaboration between the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command and the National Reconnaissance Office.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 8, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Targeting Tuesday, December 9 for a Falcon 9 launch of the @USSF_SSC and @NRO_gov’s NROL-77 mission from pad 40 in Florida → http://spacex.com/launches/nrol77

SSC is absorbing subsidiaries LSE Space and Aurora under one banner to streamline its bid posture for large-scale ESA and NATO contracts.

RelationshipsGovernancePlanValue 4.0Dec 8, 2025Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to Rebrand as “SSC Space” to Unify Global Operations

The NROL-77 mission marks the 4th launch of the National Reconnaissance Office in partnership with the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command in 2025.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Dec 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: LAUNCH UPDATE: NROL-77 is scheduled to launch on a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station NET December 9. This mission is NRO’s 10th and final launch of 2025 and 4th this year in partnership with @USSF_SSC. 🤝

Under the Andromeda umbrella contract, Space Force’s Space Systems Command is to undertake the RG-XX program as a commercial replacement for GSSAP.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Nov 21, 2025Latest News

Iceye and SSC plan to explore synergies between Iceye’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities and SSC’s ground station network and other capabilities.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.0Nov 20, 2025Latest News

The collaboration between Iceye and SSC aims to support future mission development, satellite operations, and launch capabilities.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 3.2Nov 20, 2025Latest News

Quindar has the mission management infrastructure to integrate a common operating picture in days compared to the typical decade for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 19, 2025Latest News

Space Systems Command is the field command of the US Space Force responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering space capabilities to maintain and advance the nation's space advantage.

GeneralValue 1.3Nov 17, 2025Space Systems Command advances New Glenn certification after latest launch

Space Systems Command is certifying New Glenn for National Security Space Launches following the successful NG-2 launch on November 13th at 3:55 p.m. EST.

LegalPlanValue 4.0Nov 14, 2025SSC continues New Glenn’s certification process for National Security space launches

Thursday’s launch is part of the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command process to certify New Glenn for national security missions.

PlanValue 2.4Nov 14, 2025Latest News

Commercial partnerships enable USSF and Space Systems Command to enhance the industrial base and competitive edge in the space domain.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 1.5Nov 14, 2025SSC continues New Glenn’s certification process for National Security space launches

Space Systems Command stood up its latest System Delta through an assumption of command ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

GovernanceGeneralValue 2.0Nov 13, 2025SSC stands up MILCOMM + PNT System Delta

New System Delta will support Space Systems Command's Military Communications & Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Program Executive Office portfolio.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 13, 2025SSC stands up MILCOMM + PNT System Delta
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