Space Systems Command - SSC

Space Systems Command - SSC Welcome to the official page for Space Systems Command. LAAFB serves as the headquarters for Space Systems Command (SSC), the key acquisition center of the U.S.
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"Content was removed to align with the President’s executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17, “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes.” Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California is the only active duty military base in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Space Force. The base develops and sustains military space systems, incl

uding GPS, satellite communications, defense meteorological satellites, and space-based infrared systems. It also contributes $1.8 billion to the local economy annually and is one of the region’s largest employers with over 6,000 employees. Its host unit is the LA Garrison which provides administrative and base services to personnel assigned to SSC. For more information, visit ssc.spaceforce.mil

We demonstrated our Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) launch on June 19 from New Zealand as part of our multi-launch...
06/23/2026

We demonstrated our Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) launch on June 19 from New Zealand as part of our multi-launch, multi-vehicle VICTUS HAZE mission. 🚀

VICTUS HAZE demonstrates the Nation’s capability to rapidly acquire, launch, and operate space vehicles on operationally relevant timelines to respond to urgent on-orbit threats.
Now on orbit, our systems will begin realistic rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) threat response scenarios.

Shout out to our mission partners Rocket Lab, True Anomaly and our teams within Space Combat Power, SYD 89 and Space Safari. Together, we’re leveraging commercial products for future TacRS missions. https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4523601/us-space-force-demonstrates-responsive-launch-for-victus-haze-mission-begins-on

06/23/2026
Today, we honor the fathers and father figures who inspire us to aim higher and always look above. 🌌From the dads guidin...
06/21/2026

Today, we honor the fathers and father figures who inspire us to aim higher and always look above. 🌌

From the dads guiding their families with steady hands, to those serving within and protecting us and our Nation in space, your dedication, courage, integrity, and love are a force of its own.

To the mentors who step in to guide the next generation of defenders and explorers, your impact is immeasurable. We are especially grateful to those spending today away from home on mission. Your watch secures our future. Happy Father’s Day!

Chief of Space Operations, Gen. Chance Saltzman met with military and civilian during his visit this week to Space Sys...
06/20/2026

Chief of Space Operations, Gen. Chance Saltzman met with military and civilian during his visit this week to Space Systems Command headquarters at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

Gen Saltzman, joined by Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, commander of SSC, shared information about service priorities, the Space Force’s critical role within the Joint Force, professional development pathways for , and how acquisition strategies are evolving to enable faster delivery of operational capabilities to the warfighter.

06/19/2026
Space Force is expanding its GPS IIIF fleet with two additional satellites! Space Vehicles 23 and 24 will deliver enhanc...
06/17/2026

Space Force is expanding its GPS IIIF fleet with two additional satellites!

Space Vehicles 23 and 24 will deliver enhanced capabilities to meet the demands of military and civilian users worldwide. This increases the total number of GPS IIIF satellites on contract to 14, building upon the 10 GPS III satellites currently in operation.

The two newest satellites will be equipped with advanced anti-jamming capabilities, increased accuracy, and a more robust signal to operate effectively in contested environments.

More: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4518526/space-force-expands-gps-iiif-fleet-with-award-for-two-additional-space-vehicles

06/16/2026

Do you know the difference between NASA and the Space Force? 🤔

Our video crew posed the question and captured the answers in our latest trivia quiz. Did you get the right answer? Let us know in the comments. 👇

Col. Dane Bannach relinquished command of System Delta 810 to Col. Nathan Vosters at Space Systems Command headquarters ...
06/15/2026

Col. Dane Bannach relinquished command of System Delta 810 to Col. Nathan Vosters at Space Systems Command headquarters at Los Angeles Air Force Base. SYD 810 supports Space Systems Command’s space-based environmental monitoring acquisition capabilities for and joint warfighters.

Congratulations to Ms. Shannon Pallone on her promotion to the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES)! 🎉A...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Shannon Pallone on her promotion to the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES)! 🎉

A respected leader in the space industry, Ms. Pallone now officially serves as ’s portfolio acquisition executive for Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I), overseeing work critical to the future of multi-domain warfighting.

Read more about her promotion, leadership journey, and vision for the future of space operations: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4516214/driving-decision-advantage-shannon-pallone-leads-ussf-bmc3i-portfolio-as-new-ses

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