U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) stands up Systems Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. on Sept. 9, 2025. USAF Brig. Gen. Michelle Idle, mobilization assistant to the SSC commander, passes the SYD 81 guidon to USSF Col. Corey Klopstein, SYD 81 Commander. (USAF Photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)
System Delta 81 is the latest acquisition unit created under the new structure, which aims to speed up capability delivery by pairing up acquisition professionals and Space…
System Delta 85 will focus on delivering capabilities under the mission area for battle management, command, control, communication and space intelligence.
The new units — known as System Deltas — will consolidate Space Systems Command program offices for missile warning and space-based sensing and targeting.
Boeing beat out Northrop Grumman for the contract and will deliver the first two satellites under the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program.
L3Harris developed the Meadowlands system to assist the U.S. Space Force in responding to potential future threats more effectively and efficiently. The upgraded system will enhance space Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities in support of joint and allied warfighters. (Credit: L3Harris)
The mission was executed just three months after the Space Force notified industry to prepare for liftoff, the second time the service has launched a GPS III…
Rendering of Northrop Grumman’s GAS-T design that will leverage an ESPAStar-D satellite platform to add fuel and extend the life of in-orbit assets. (Northrop Grumman image)
