Space Systems Command

#ICYMI—SSC Commercial Space Office, SML, Col. Rich Kniseley spoke to several industry members during a recent panel hosted by Space News, where he, DIU military deputy Maj. Gen. Steven Burtow and SpaceWERX director Arthur Grijalva highlighted the different ways USSF is getting after commercial innovation and capabilities and highlighted exciting opportunities for companies to connect with the USSF through the SSC Front Door office. #SpaceStartsHere https://lnkd.in/gPbcmaEJ

Five years ago today America's newest military branch was created! In that timeframe the United States Space Force has made enormous strides in safeguarding our Nation's space assets and making our world a safer space. Happy #USSF5 to all of our Guardians!

From speed meetings to panel discussions to singing the national anthem, #SpaceForce’s Program Executive Officers represented Space Systems Command with intensity, enthusiasm, and a touch of showmanship at Spacepower 2024 in support of national security through space superiority.

When a fun Christmas gift turns into a valuable Space Force teaching tool. While dating her now-husband, USSF Guardian Maj. Rich Reiter III, elementary teacher, Ashley Lomelin wrote a book, “So, You Want to be a Space Force Guardian,” as a special tribute to his important work in space. The book became an instant hit with her students and, today, Guardians across Space Systems Command are sharing it during STEM visits to local schools -- inspiring students about the Space Force and a career in the space industry. The military couple shared, “One never knows how far a child will go with a little positive inspiration. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUZ-ktzv

USSF Col. Rich Kniseley highlighted the pivotal first five years of United States Space Force during Space Intel Report’s podcast this week. Listen as Col Kniseley describes how space is established as a warfighting domain and how #SpaceSystemsCommand’s Commercial Space Office continues to foster commercial innovations and partnerships: https://lnkd.in/gfi5THjp #SpaceStartsHere

Today the U.S. Space Force blazed a new trail of readiness and resilience on behalf of our National Security Space Launch Program with a first-ever launch of its Rapid Response Trailblazer (RRT) mission for GPS on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission executed in less than 5 months, delivering next-gen technology that ups our nation’s GPS constellation to 31 satellites and incorporates advanced signal protection. The mission’s success is thanks to the hard work of all parties involved, including our dedicated U.S. Space Force team, SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, and their industry partners. Together we demonstrated the ability to respond to an emergent operational need and move out fast! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gDXwySeQ

Delivering on the nation’s needs in space is the mission of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), which manages a $15.6 billion acquisition budget. SSC experts explain the organization’s new command plan, designed to improve the effectiveness of SSC’s workforce and the capabilities they develop. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gG6pmNDz

Congratulations to Space Systems Command’s (SSC) very own USSF Maj. David “Merlin” Ryan, Commercial Space Office (COMSO) liaison to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognized Ryan for his outstanding contributions to DIU’s Novel Responsive Space Delivery project during a tour of DIU’s Mountain View, Cal. Campus, where SSC and DIU are focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology at speed and scale for U.S. warfighters and allied partners. Read more about Austin’s visit here: https://lnkd.in/e4rdqqms #SpaceStartshere #SpaceForceDoD

#SpaceSystemsCommand’s FORGE program is the @SpaceForceDoD 's cutting-edge ground system that will revolutionize our national security architecture. With initial operational acceptance achieved, the government-owned, modular, and open architecture will leverage the latest industry innovations and rapidly respond to adversarial threats. Stay tuned for more FORGE program updates or contact the SSC Front Door Office for industry opportunities to get involved. #SpaceStartsHere

Shortening space acquisition timelines and delivering programs on cost and on schedule are the new “table stakes” in today’s era of Great Power Competition. On day two of the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference, USSF Lt Gen Philip Garrant described the new mindset pervading Space Systems Command that is driving speed through threat-informed decision-making and close collaboration with industry and allies.