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U.S. Space Systems Command

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The Space Systems Command projected on 2022-05-26 that the eight missions are expected to launch over the next two years.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralMay 30, 2022Space Force identifies national security launches funded in 2022 and 2023

The Space Force’s Space Systems Command on 2022-05-12 announced plans to award a contract in August for the Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS-3) mission.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipMay 30, 2022Lawmakers seek another big increase for DoD ‘responsive launch’

The lawmakers recommended that $150,000,000 for tactically responsive launch be used to continue TacRL missions managed by Space Systems Command.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipMay 30, 2022Lawmakers seek another big increase for DoD ‘responsive launch’

Col. Douglas Pentecost, Space Systems Command’s deputy director of launch enterprise, identified ULA’s task orders for the five missions as worth $566,000,000 and SpaceX’s orders for the three missions as worth $280,000,000.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipMay 30, 2022Space Force identifies national security launches funded in 2022 and 2023

The Space Systems Command rolled out a new process on 2022-05-26 to assess the cybersecurity of commercial satellite operators that do business with the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandTechnical ProductMay 26, 2022Space Force rolls out cybersecurity standards for commercial providers of satellite services

Space Systems Command completed an evaluation of phased arrays in February 2021 and partnered with the Space Rapid Capabilities Office to share relevant information, knowledge, and lessons learned from that evaluation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipMay 24, 2022BlueHalo wins $1.4 billion contract to upgrade U.S. satellite control network

Space Systems Command is developing plans to procure tactical ISR from a diverse supplier base that includes satellite operators, sensor developers, data analytics firms, and systems integrators.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandTechnical ProductMay 23, 2022Military looking for new ways to acquire and use commercial satellite data

Space Systems Command selected a mix of new space and traditional defense firms to brief a group of about 50 government officials on the state of technology for space-based ISR.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandTechnical ProductMay 23, 2022Military looking for new ways to acquire and use commercial satellite data

NSTTC operational planning began in late 2021 in coordination with Space Systems Command and Headquarters U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandTechnical ProductMay 12, 2022USSF Space Test Enterprise Vision Integrates Test Across Capability Lifecycles

Space Systems Command plans to award a contract in August for the Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS-3) mission.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative PlanMay 12, 2022Space Force to select small rocket for ‘responsive space’ mission

Lt. Col. Justin Beltz is the Space Systems Command Rocket Systems Launch Program program manager and plans to bring a launch service provider to readiness to execute TacRS-3 within months, hold the provider at that ready state for weeks to months, and launch within 24 hours when directed.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative PlanMay 12, 2022SSC Awards TacRS-3 Task Order On OSP-4 Program To Emerging Small Launch Providers

Space Systems Command renamed the mission from TacRL-3 to TacRS-3 to emphasize that the efforts are broader than only launch and are focused on enabling comprehensive space capabilities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralMay 12, 2022Space Force to select small rocket for ‘responsive space’ mission

U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific will develop six antennas for RGS-A to enable the Space Systems Command Next Generation Space Based Infrared System Ground System to operate legacy satellites in geostationary orbit.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipApr 19, 2022Northrop Grumman To Develop Next-Gen Relay Ground Station For NIWC

A group of satellite operators formed the Space Safety Coalition (SSC) in 2019 to support voluntary practices that go beyond current regulatory requirements.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralApr 12, 2022Op-ed | Guarding against greenwashing in space

BAE Systems will develop the mission data framework for U.S. Space Systems Command's Enterprise Management and Control system.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative PlanApr 7, 2022Mission Data Framework For U.S. Space Systems Command To Be Developed By BAE Systems

The mission of Space Systems Command is to provide real-time global access to resilient and sustainable SATCOM capabilities for joint operations warfighters.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralApr 7, 2022Mission Data Framework For U.S. Space Systems Command To Be Developed By BAE Systems

SSC CONNECT groups Swedish Space Corporation’s strengthened capabilities including a global Ka-band network for Earth Observation missions, upgraded ground stations and antenna capabilities, and enhanced Lunar connectivity.

Mentioned as: SSCTechnical ProductApr 7, 2022Swedish Space Corporation’s New Brand SSC CONNECT® Groups Ground Segment Offerings

U.S. Space Systems Command is seeking opportunities to buy space-as-a-service from companies that provide weather data, imagery, and other intelligence collected by satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralApr 4, 2022Space Force looking to ease barriers to entry for commercial companies

Under its agreement with Space Systems Command, the Commercial Space Futures Office can offer space companies access to 100,000 square feet of laboratory facilities to validate their technology.

Mentioned as: space systems commandOrg RelationshipApr 4, 2022Space Force looking to ease barriers to entry for commercial companies

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. was awarded a $25.2 million, 39-month contract by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command with strategic support from SpaceWERX.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative FinancialMar 31, 2022Slingshot Aerospace Receives Million$$ Contract From USSF’s Space Systems Command
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