Space Systems Command Archives

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office at the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump announced his plans for the “Golden Dome,” a national ballistic and cruise missile defense system. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Space Force names 12 companies to develop Golden Dome’s space-based interceptors

Under the OTA agreements, the 12 firms will develop and demonstrate space-based interceptor prototypes by 2028.

5 days ago By Mikayla Easley

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)

Space Force brings 14 vendors into $1.8B next-gen space domain awareness program

The first delivery under the Andromeda contract vehicle will be for the RG-XX constellation.

Apr 10, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

(L-R) Andrew Evans, Mark Nehmer and Col. Aaron Stevenson discuss the adoption of commercial tech and more during a panel at MongoDB’s Public Sector Summit. (FedScoop photo)

Defense agencies are bullish on commercial tech, but shortcomings persist

“Commercial first is vitally important," said the Army's Andrew Evans. But it "also has some challenges, too."

Apr 2, 2026 By Billy Mitchell

The MEO Epoch 2 mission will provide resilient, space-based missile warning and tracking of ballistic missiles and advanced threats, such as hypersonic glide vehicles. (BAE Systems photo)

Space Force wraps up preliminary design review for Epoch 2 MEO missile-warning sats

The milestone paves the way for prime contractor BAE Systems to move towards finalizing the design of the missile warning and tracking satellites.

Mar 11, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Space Force set to release solicitation for prototypes of space-based interceptors

Space-based interceptors are a key part of President Donald Trump's Golden Dome initiative.

Nov 24, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman offers a keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept 24, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Space Force sets sights on major overhaul of how it buys capabilities

“We find ourselves in a generational moment. We have the drive, the political will and the necessity to make lasting changes in how we field combat-credible space…

Oct 8, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

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)

Space Force activates ‘system delta’ unit for modernized test, training infrastructure program

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…

Sep 17, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Space Force stands up third ‘system delta’ acquisition unit, plans to activate five more in 2025

System Delta 85 will focus on delivering capabilities under the mission area for battle management, command, control, communication and space intelligence.

Aug 19, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Space Force launches new unit structure to align acquisition, operational functions

The new units — known as System Deltas — will consolidate Space Systems Command program offices for missile warning and space-based sensing and targeting.

Jul 25, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

On-orbit render of a spacecraft resembling Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) satellite. (Credit: Boeing)

Space Force awards Boeing $2.8B deal to deliver next-gen nuclear communication satellites

Boeing beat out Northrop Grumman for the contract and will deliver the first two satellites under the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program.

Jul 7, 2025 By Mikayla Easley