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LAAFB, El Segundo, CA
Joined November 2012
From launchpads to deep space, #SpaceForce SSC proudly secures the ultimate high ground for our Nation. Today, we honor generations of Americans whose courage and innovation built our foundation of freedom - on Earth and beyond. Happy Independence Day!
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Members of the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility & #SpaceForce cut the ribbon on SSC’s brand-new Medium Earth Orbit Space Operations Center in Boulder, CO — the heart of resilient missile warning & tracking. Real-time data. Seamless ops. Rapid decisions.
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#SpaceForce's Space Systems Command awarded a new contract to Boeing to build the first 2 Evolved Strategic SATCOM satellites—modernizing communications for strategic warfighters. A major step toward resilient, secure space-based comms.
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#SpaceForce’s Space Systems Command (#SSC) has a new acquisition approach to deliver anti-jam wideband satellite communications capability faster to warfighters across the globe. It’s called the Protected Tactical SATCOM Family of Systems.👪📡
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For the U.S. military, “How’s the weather?” isn’t just small talk - it’s a force multiplier. The latest Acquiring Minds episode tells how #SpaceForce's Space-Based Environmental Monitoring program delivers critical intel to all military branches. ➡️
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🚀Capt. Drake Williams is making satellite science simple—using AI, AR & cloud tech to explain the #SpaceForce mission to Congress. 👇Peek inside the future of space defense:
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Our 3rd #SpaceForce NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Task Order was awarded today for the USSF-178 mission. Our dual-lane acquisition strategy is in motion to deliver greater weather sensing and maximize payload capacity to deliver more capabilities to orbit.
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🌌#SpaceForce Col. Aaron Stevenson, Deputy Dir. of COMSO at SSC, joined leaders at the 2025 SmallSat & Space Access Summit this week to discuss the booming #SmallSat market & how we are aligning with commercial momentum. #SpaceStartsHere
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We recently hosted Col. Nick Hague, the 1st #SpaceForce Guardian to launch into space! The NASA astronaut shared insights from 171 days on the ISS, mentored our STEM interns & reminded us that Guardians make human spaceflight possible. More on his visit:
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“The journey to superior performance…requires struggle, sacrifice & honest—often painful—self-assessment.” –Vern Edwards. #SpaceForce’s SSC was honored to host this gov contracting legend. His message: mastery matters & competence is mission-critical.
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#SpaceForce’s Space-based Infrared System contributes to missile warning and tracking. Learn more in episode 4 of Acquiring Minds. More #AcquringMinds episodes:.
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Lt Gen Garrant, Commander of @USSF_SSC stressed the critical role of space in NatSec in his NE National Security Conf keynote in NH: “Our Joint Force has grown to become incredibly dependent on the capabilities that SSC provides. Simply put, a day without space is unfathomable.”
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Congrats "Salute to Space Systems Command" award winners!🎉 AFA’s Schriever Chapter recognized 16 SSC standouts for excellence, innovation & leadership on June 6 in Los Angeles. The Schriever National Space Leadership Award went to SSC’s commander, #USSF Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant.
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SSC STEM is inspiring future defense experts & space innovators! Focused on pre-K to 6th grade, SSC STEM sparks curiosity w/ hands-on rocket designs & launch programs. Thanks to director Nikki Palmer & #SpaceForce Japan, we now reach schools at the U.S. Embassy Tokyo & Yokota AB.
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Celebrating 40 years of impact! SSC exec director & member of the Senior Exec Service, Joy White, retires from #SpaceForce, leaving a legacy of leadership that will inspire for years to come. Thank you Ms. White for your dedication to our mission & Nation.
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🚨NEW episode of Acquiring Minds! We highlight Gen. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Ops for #SpaceForce's visit to SSC. Everyone must wear multiple hats to shape the future of space defense. Watch to learn where we're headed:
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We're amping up our fielding acquisition strategy w/ an Epoch 2 contract for #SpaceForce’s Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Medium Earth Orbit program. The focus is on rapid acquisition of infrared sensing & integration into a new Sat constellation.🛰️
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We're gearing up to launch our next National Security Space Launch mission today! Our 8th GPS III satellite is slated for takeoff from Cape Canaveral #SpaceForce Station, Fla. at 1:37pm ET/10:37am PT. Stay tuned for updates as we approach the launch window. #PartnersInSpace
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