U.S. Space Command

06/23/2026

No one can win at space on their own—VICTUS HAZE validates our readiness to rapidly respond to on-orbit threats and highlights the accelerated operational tempo and expanded warfighting capacity that our commercial partners deliver.

06/22/2026

joins Valiant Shield 26 with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and , boosting cross-combatant command training to detect, track and engage units across all domains—including space—preparing joint forces to rapidly respond to regional crisis.

"Valiant Shield demonstrates our enduring commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific," said Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet. "Exercising advanced multidomain capabilities with our allies ensures we continue to seamlessly innovate and operate together, project combat power together and prevail over any challenge — together."

👉 https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4522795/allies-come-together-in-the-indo-pacific-for-exercise-valiant-shield-26/

06/20/2026

For those who were unable to attend in April and hear Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting's full remarks, his speech is now live. Watch to learn how USSPACECOM drives innovation, expands commercial and allied partnerships, and leverages its people to achieve space superiority and protect national security.
👉 https://www.spacefoundation.org/video_post/featured-speaker-general-stephen-whiting-commander-u-s-space-command/?utm_campaign=44638997-Best%20of%20Space%20Symposium%202026&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--mpCTE9Xo8SZsGN5BdsJO3ExAGsqmbaDeXXiz_9tGuxvYAFCJPApN6WMMqOcfsV2g3brvuQXwbwH3pPVvTAVZelYQHhgzrxELimnDxE0sY7At8C7U&_hsmi=424301053&utm_content=424301053&utm_source=hs_email

06/19/2026

Congrats National Reconnaissance Office on the successful launch of the NROL-179 mission today. NRO’s proliferated architecture and ISR systems support intelligence and U.S. Department of War missions, including tracking moving ground targets from space—strengthening sensing, targeting, and operational decision-making.

MISSION SUCCESS: NROL-179 launched today at 4:50 a.m. EDT on a Falcon 9 rocket from VSFB.

The NRO is delivering a never-before-seen level of persistence, timeliness, and resilience – a clear information advantage to our stakeholders.

Press release: https://bit.ly/4a9blaW

06/18/2026

Command Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, visited personnel from the National Space Defense Center and Space Delta 8, along with Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Griffin and Chief Master Sgt. Derrick Lodge. While visiting, Simmons recognized two who were recently selected to commission as United States Space Force officers. Congratulations to Spc. 4 Coppedge and Spc. 4 Mclaughlin.

06/17/2026

recently hosted three cadets from West Point - The U.S. Military Academy for an immersive three-week experience focused on space warfare and sustained space maneuver. Highlights of their visit include: briefings with command leaders, including Lt. Gen. Richard Zellmann, USSPACECOM deputy commander; tours of local space units across Colorado Springs; and physical fitness training with the USSPACECOM Commandant Sgt. Maj. Chad Stackpole. This August, these cadets will return to West Point to lead a capstone research team, guided by an Army FA40 adviser, to help solve critical space operations questions for the command.

06/16/2026

Resilient communications underpin global operations. Modernizing protected SATCOM capabilities, like the PTS-G system, helps ensure the Joint Force remains connected in contested environments.

Production is set to begin on the first two satellites of our PTS-G system, a key component of the 's resilient SATCOM architecture.

Tactical warfighters will receive critical communication to existing legacy wideband users as well as anti-jam satellite communications to counter threats and ensure connectivity in denied environments. Read more about our global developments in Protected Tactical Satellite Communications: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article/4512873/us-space-force-advances-satellite-communications-modernization-awards-contracts

06/14/2026

Happy 251st birthday U.S. Army. From GPS to secure comms, the Army is the ultimate user of space-based systems. Without our Army, there'd be no America—and without space, no modern America as we know it. We are proud of our Soldiers defending 🇺🇸, enabled by the ultimate high ground.

06/13/2026

On Friday, held a ceremony to celebrate and honor the U.S. Army's 251st Birthday. We are proud of what the Army and our Soldiers do for USSPACECOM and the nation.

06/11/2026

"Congratulations to Col. Frank Rubio on his selection for the Artemis III mission," said Lt. Gen. John Rafferty, commanding general, . "His selection is a testament to his leadership, physical and mental toughness, and technical capability. The U.S. army celebrates this milestone, and we at U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command are incredibly proud of him and the Army Astronaut program." 👇