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Space and Missile Systems Center

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The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) manages a $15,600,000,000 space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative FinancialMar 26, 2024L-2 and a grand finale on Thursday for ULA’s Delta IV Heavy in NROL-70 mission

The U.S. Space Force was formed in 2019 to oversee military space activities.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralMar 25, 2024Defense, military, intelligence agencies, all have a hand in U.S. space acquisitions

The U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command submitted a combined $2,300,000,000 in unfunded requirements to Congress last week.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative FinancialMar 25, 2024Space Force, Space Command seek over $2 billion for unfunded programs to counter anti-satellite threats

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and United Launch Alliance (ULA) are preparing to launch NROL-70 no earlier than 2024-03-28 from SLC-37B at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 24, 2024Countdown to launch as ULA Delta IV Heavy NROL-70 Mission readies

The U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force are working with the National Reconnaissance Office to develop a dedicated constellation of sensor satellites specifically designed for Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI).

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 23, 2024Private satellite operators make case for helping military track ground targets

The U.S. Space Force is receiving approximately $29,000,000,000 in the fiscal year 2024 compromise package.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductMar 21, 2024Lawmakers cut $1 billion from Space Force’s 2024 budget request

Congress appropriated $26,300,000,000 for the U.S. Space Force in the enacted fiscal year 2023 budget passed in December 2022.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative FinancialMar 21, 2024Lawmakers cut $1 billion from Space Force’s 2024 budget request

U.S. Space Force deploys Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites as imaging satellites that perform detailed observation of other satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductMar 21, 2024U.S. military to boost surveillance assets in orbit

Turion Space has received approximately $7,000,000 in contracts from NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and the U.S. Air Force to develop data-collecting and satellite-servicing technologies.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 17, 2024Turion Space closing in on initial SSA service from first satellite

Sierra Space’s $1,300,000,000 defense backlog includes a $740,000,000 deal announced in January to produce 18 missile-tracking satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s next-generation missile-tracking satellite network built by the Space Development Agency.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 14, 2024Sierra Space developing dual-use spacecraft with military potential

The U.S. Space Force needs to integrate and deploy new technology at speed to support launch operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 13, 2024Space Force selects startup Defense Unicorns to update software at launch ranges

Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to protect the United States’ strategic advantage in, from, and to space.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralMar 12, 2024SSC prepares NROL-70 mission aboard ULA’s final Delta IV Heavy rocket for the NRO

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) secured a $444,000,000 contract to modernize launch instrumentation and information systems at U.S. Space Force launch sites in Florida and California.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductMar 11, 2024SAIC scores $444 million contract to upgrade data systems at U.S. space launch sites

The Pentagon’s fiscal year 2025 budget request totals $849,800,000,000 and includes $29,400,000,000 for the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 11, 2024Space Force budget holding steady amid Pentagon’s fiscal constraints

The Air Force is working with the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office to develop a classified constellation of satellites to monitor moving targets on the ground.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 9, 2024BlackSky secures back-to-back U.S. Air Force contracts

Boeing received a $439,600,000 contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-12) communications satellite for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 8, 2024Boeing Awarded WGS-12 Communications Satellite Production Contract from U.S. Space Force

Terran Orbital received a task order from Axient to supply two Ambassador-class satellite platforms and support equipment and to integrate payloads for upcoming U.S. Space Force missions.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 5, 2024Terran Orbital wins $15 million contract for U.S. Space Force satellite experiments

Terran Orbital won a $15,000,000 contract for hardware and integration services in support of U.S. Space Force experiments.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 5, 2024Terran Orbital wins $15 million contract for U.S. Space Force satellite experiments

L3Harris designed an infrared sensor satellite for the U.S. Space Force Medium Earth Orbit Missile Warning and Tracking program that completed a preliminary design review on 2024-03-04 and is on track for critical design review in 2024.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 4, 2024L3Harris’ sensor satellite for medium Earth orbit constellation passes review

The U.S. Space Force awarded Boeing a $439,600,000 contract to build the WGS-12 military communications satellite on 2024-03-01.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipMar 1, 2024Boeing gets $439 million contract for U.S. military communications satellite
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