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U.S. Space Force

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The launch of DiskSat was advanced from April 2026 at the request of the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 19, 2025NASA、UFOのような円盤型衛星「DiskSat」4機を打ち上げ成功–米宇宙軍向けミッション

Lockheed Martin, Rocket Lab USA, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris Technologies are to build 72 satellites for Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer under more than $3.5 billion in Other Transaction Authority rapid prototyping contracts.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipDec 19, 2025Latest News

Rocket Lab launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force on Thursday.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2025Latest News

The Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) is the U.S. Space Force's program for rapid launches of small, experimental satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2025Latest News

Thursday’s launch was conducted under the U.S. Space Force’s Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP).

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2025Latest News

The United States Space Force and the United States Space Force Space Systems Command are involved in the STP-S30 mission.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: MISSION SUCCESS! Payload deployment confirmed for the STP-S30 mission for @USSpaceForce and @USSF_SSC and 4x DiskSats to a 550km LEO 🛰️🚀

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.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipDec 17, 2025How Space RCO Wants to Go Faster

The Space Force proposed a strategic pause on the SDA’s Tranche 3 for fiscal prudence.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025Congress Blocks the “Easy Button”: The Strategic Logic Behind Restoring Tranche 3

The Space Force awarded multiple prototype contracts for space-based interceptors central to Golden Dome in November 2026.

Mentioned as: the space forceOrg RelationshipDec 16, 2025Golden Dome: 2025 Wrapped

The upcoming ULA Vulcan launch could be a National Security mission, specifically USSF-87 or GPS III SV09.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025ULA did not announce what their next mission will be, but it is expected to be a Vulcan launch. This could be either a National Security mission (USSF-87 or GPS III SV09), or the first Amazon Leo launch on Vulcan (LV-01).

The Space Force's review of MILNET is expected to conclude in time for the FY27 budget in spring.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025Congress Blocks the “Easy Button”: The Strategic Logic Behind Restoring Tranche 3

The STP-S30 mission is for the United States Space Force's Space Test Program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Next mission alert 🚨 Launching from Launch Complex 2 tomorrow will be our 20th Electron launch of the year: the STP-S30 mission for @USSF_SSC's Space Test Program. 'Don't Be Such A Square' will deploy 4x DiskSats by @AerospaceCorp & @NASA to a 550km LEO from LC-2 at @Virginia_Space's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport. Launch window opens: 🚀 12:00 am ET, Dec 18 🚀 9:00 pm PT, Dec 17 🚀 05:00 UTC, Dec 18 🚀 6:00 pm NZT, Dec 18

The Space Force claimed it needed time to digest the massive influx of satellites from Tranche 1 and 2.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025Congress Blocks the “Easy Button”: The Strategic Logic Behind Restoring Tranche 3

The Space Force is conducting a broad review of its future data transport architecture.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025Congress Blocks the “Easy Button”: The Strategic Logic Behind Restoring Tranche 3

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.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2025Momentus Selected for U.S. Space Force SHIELD Contract Vehicle

The Pentagon's naming conventions suggest a shift from an administrative to a martial focus in the USSF.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 15, 2025When Playground Metaphors Drift into Warfighting Doctrine

The U.S. Space Force leverages BlackSky's real-time intelligence for tactical surveillance and tracking operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 15, 2025AI is in our DNA

The USSF's adoption of lethal-sounding names signals a shift in viewing space from a benign support domain to an active kill chain environment.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 15, 2025When Playground Metaphors Drift into Warfighting Doctrine

New Glenn allows Blue Origin to refine refurbishment operations and lower costs for third-party customers, including NASA and the US Space Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 15, 2025Blue Origin’s Heavy Hitter: New Glenn Takes the Stage

A mission for the Space Force, set for next year, will also utilize Starfish's software capabilities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 15, 2025Starfish, Impulse Partner on Remora RPO Mission
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