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U.S. Space Systems Command

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Space Systems Command will oversee a workforce of about 10,000 people.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative PlanJul 14, 2021National Reconnaissance Office official picked to run Space Force acquisitions command

Northrop Grumman is partnering with the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center to produce three ESPAStar platforms for Long Duration Propulsive EELV (LDPE) missions.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipJul 6, 2021Northrop Grumman Delivers A Star Of A Bus To L3Harris For Air Force’s NTS-3 Mission

Astroscale has partnered with SSC, KSAT, ATLAS Space Operations, Viasat, and Astroscale’s own Totsuka ground station to support the ELSA-d demonstration mission.

Mentioned as: SSCOrg RelationshipJun 30, 2021ELSA-d: Leading the Way with Innovative Ground Station Solutions

Astroscale is partnering with four satellite ground station providers—Atlas Space Operations, Viasat, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), and Swedish Space Corporation (SSC)—to support its ELSA-d mission.

Mentioned as: SSCOrg RelationshipJun 29, 2021Astroscale breaking new ground for on-orbit servicing demonstration

Space Systems Command will be established in Los Angeles later in 2021 and will replace the Space and Missile Systems Center.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralJun 25, 2021Military building an appetite for commercial space services

Space Systems Command plans to expand SMC’s existing Commercial Satellite Communications Office so it can acquire other types of commercial capabilities.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandTechnical ProductJun 25, 2021Military building an appetite for commercial space services

The U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Lockheed Martin-built GPS III Space Vehicle 05 satellite was encapsulated within a SpaceX payload fairing at Astrotech Space Operations Florida on 2021-06-09.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipJun 12, 2021Encapsulation of GPS III SV05 Completed @ Cape Canaveral Space Force Station For A June 17 Launch

The team led by Tim Deaver at SES Government Services won U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Pathfinder 1 and Pathfinder 3 contracts.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipMay 13, 2021Mynaric Names A New + Highly Experienced VP Of Strategic Solutions

The U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise Mission Manifest Office delivered two fully tested and integrated multi-manifest satellite vehicles, Technology Demonstration Orbiters TDO-3 and TDO-4, to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on 2021-05-04 for integration aboard the SBIRS GEO-5 mission.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipMay 10, 2021USAFA’s TDO-3 + TDO-4 Smallsats Ready For Integration Aboard USAF’s SBIRS GEO-5 Mission

Space acquisition organizations are being reorganized under a new Space Systems Command to improve efficiency.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralMay 7, 2021Defense appropriators ‘disappointed’ with management of Space Force acquisitions

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems completed the Initial Design Review of the space vehicle and ground segment for the U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center Electro-Optical Infrared Weather System satellite program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductApr 29, 2021General Atomics’ IDR For The USSF / SMC EO/IR EWS Satellite Program Successfully Completed

The Kinuvik concept uses the dual use of SSC ground stations in Sweden and Canada to provide complementary coverage that increases resilience and produces longer satellite passes.

Mentioned as: SSCTechnical ProductApr 26, 2021Swedish Space Corporation Adds Four Antennas @ Their Polar Ground Stations

The Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation supports SSC’s expansion at the Inuvik Satellite Station Facility and credits the partnership with SSC for contributing to economic development in Canada’s western Arctic.

Mentioned as: SSCOrg RelationshipApr 26, 2021Swedish Space Corporation Adds Four Antennas @ Their Polar Ground Stations

SSC’s commitment to the Inuvik Satellite Station Facility has created new jobs and new business opportunities in the region.

Mentioned as: SSCTechnical ProductApr 26, 2021Swedish Space Corporation Adds Four Antennas @ Their Polar Ground Stations

Space Systems Command will provide select administrative and integration support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipApr 11, 2021Space & Missile Systems Center To Be Re-Designated As The USAF’s New Space Systems Command

The Space Launch Delta 45 commander will be a one-star U.S. Space Force general officer who will also serve as the director of the eastern range, the SSC operations director, and the acquisition lead for the range of the future.

Mentioned as: SSCOrg RelationshipApr 11, 2021Space & Missile Systems Center To Be Re-Designated As The USAF’s New Space Systems Command

Upon transfer to the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency will receive acquisition authorities from the Service Acquisition Executive and will receive select administrative and integration support from Space Systems Command.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipApr 11, 2021Space & Missile Systems Center To Be Re-Designated As The USAF’s New Space Systems Command

Space Systems Command will officially stand up in the summer of 2021 once all required conditions are met to re-designate the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, as SSC headquarters.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Systems CommandNarrative GeneralApr 11, 2021Space & Missile Systems Center To Be Re-Designated As The USAF’s New Space Systems Command

The Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base and the Pentagon’s Space Development Agency will not be part of Space Systems Command but will work closely with the new command.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandOrg RelationshipApr 8, 2021Space Force to establish a new command to oversee technology development and acquisition

About 4,000 personnel who work for the space launch units at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California will be reassigned to Space Systems Command.

Mentioned as: Space Systems CommandTechnical ProductApr 8, 2021Space Force to establish a new command to oversee technology development and acquisition
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