Space Systems Command - SSC

Investing in the future of our military families!🎓

We were honored to attend the recent LA Military Charitable Fund Scholarship Award Ceremony, where Col. Neil Barnas, commander & system program director of our System Delta 831, delivered an inspiring speech to local high-school seniors and post-secondary students.

Since its inception, the LAMCF has awarded nearly $500K in scholarships to the dependents of local military and DoW families. Space Systems Command deeply appreciates our Defense personnel and supports the efforts to strengthen the vital bonds within our local communities.

With leaders like Col. Barnas, guiding the way, we hope to inspire these brilliant scholars to return to SSC as the next generation of leaders! 🚀

From the classroom to the cosmos! 🌌

25 cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Squadron 09 recently stepped outside the classroom and into the heart of military space operations at SSC.

From meteorology and biology to English majors, these future leaders discovered exactly how their diverse academic paths could converge to protect and defend the space domain. For many, it pulled back the curtain on classified missions, career mentorship, and what it means to be a officer.

👉 Read the full article to see how these cadets are preparing to lead the next generation of space defense: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4502696/beyond-the-classroom-usafa-cadets-discover-the-real-world-impact-of-space-opera

Big news for national security and space tech!🌌

will work with SpaceX to fast-track the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program. With traditional military airborne platforms facing increasing challenges from advanced adversary defenses, this program takes tracking capabilities to the ultimate high ground.

Shifting airborne moving target indication into space, Space Force will provide the Joint Force with resilient and persistent capabilities to sense & track airborne threats globally and maintain awareness over contested airspace.

More: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4503728/us-space-force-accelerates-fielding-space-based-airborne-target-indicator-progr

We’re strengthening ’s backbone – the Space Data Network Backbone part of our core communications layer for the USSF warfighting systems, providing warfighters with alternative communication pathways and resilient connectivity in contested environments.

Our Space-Based Sensing and Targeting portfolio just announced a SDN boost to ensure our sensors are connected continuously, globally, and securely to deliver world-wide tactical communications and broadband communication services.

“The SDN Backbone leverages the best of commercial innovation and delivers a strong foundation for the SDN mission set – a huge benefit and enabler for our warfighters,” said USSF Col. Ryan Frazier. “We are moving fast and our acquisition strategy is built on continuous competition towards a multi-vendor architecture.”

More: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4501527/us-space-force-advances-space-data-network-backbone-for-global-warfighter-conne

Weather forecasting is a national security asset that demands a hybrid government-commercial space strategy to maintain our strategic edge. Where does commercial fit? Read more from Col. Dane Bannach, Commander of Space Systems Command’s System Delta 810: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4499670/clearing-the-fog-of-war-sscs-hybrid-strategy-for-space-based-weather

Space Launch Delta 45’s space capabilities recently proved critical in joint rescue of 11 plane crash survivors!

Guardians and Airmen at Patrick Space Force Base played a key role in the rapid rescue of 11 Bahamian adults who survived the ditching of a Beechcraft King Air twin-engine turboprop aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean. The operation showcased seamless collaboration among U.S. military services, federal agencies and local partners. Read more on how infrastructure and training for domestic emergencies save lives: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4500589/space-launch-delta-45-space-capabilities-prove-critical-in-joint-rescue-of-11-p

Coming this summer: The SpaceWERX In-Domain Orbital Logistics Challenge!

Have a knack for orbital warehousing or transfer vehicles, propellant distribution, precision metering & inspection, or orbital network mechanics for assured resupply and maneuver?
We’ll be seeking innovations to fund in those key areas.

Our Servicing, Mobility & Logistics challenge will help discover practical, scalable architectures and logistics solutions to enable joint forces to project and regenerate power in space with confidence.
Stay tuned for a call-out to industry this summer about how to participate. Selected teams will collaborate with the U.S. Space Force organizations to mature concepts and prototypes that enable sustained maneuver and mission longevity.

A mature space logistics network strengthens resilience and lethality – read more and bring it! https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4497505/space-systems-command-to-launch-servicing-mobility-and-logistics-spacewerx-chal

Strengthening U.S.–ROK space & missile defense ties!🌏💫

Lt. Gen. Hyokdong Kwon of the ROK Army Strategic Missile Command recently visited our headquarters at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

Highlights included:
• Discussion with SSC deputy commander Col. Andrew Menschner on missile defense & space-enabled capabilities
• Strategic briefings on allied integration, launch infrastructure, & resilient PNT systems
• Focus on expanding bilateral cooperation and enhancing integrated deterrence

Strong partnerships in space and missile defense are key to addressing evolving regional threats.