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April 21, 2021
GPS III SV05 Arrives Safely in Florida

The U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center successfully delivered the fifth Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, April 6.GPS III Space Vehicle (SV) 05 was successfully transported from the Lockheed Martin facility in Waterton,
April 8, 2021
CSO, CMSSF announce SSC organizational structure during LAAFB visit

Top leadership from the U.S. Space Force visited Los Angeles Air Force Base, April 7-8, 2021.U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman, led a Senior Leader Summit, engaged with Civic Leaders, and held an All
April 8, 2021
Space Systems Command geared to deliver swift, responsive space capabilities

The Space Force released the organizational structure for its new Space Systems Command April 8. The Command is set to officially stand up in summer 2021 once all required conditions are met to re-designate the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, as SSC
April 1, 2021
SBIRS GEO-5 delivered to Cape Canaveral in preparation for launch

The U.S. Space Force's Space and Missile Systems Center successfully delivered the fifth Space Based Infrared System satellite to the processing facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Mar. 18, 2021.
April 1, 2021
SMC TAP Lab Grand Re-Opening, Ribbon Cutting

BOULDER, Colo. –The Space and Missile Systems Center celebrated the grand re-opening of its Tools Applications and Processing (TAP) Lab facility on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
March 25, 2021
SMC equips military GPS capability to Allies

The United States Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center has established a three-year multinational project arrangement, which authorizes the loan of Military Code capable Global Positioning System Precise Positioning Service receiver cards to partnering nations for laboratory and field
March 24, 2021
Virtual Reserve unit training assembly a win for SMC

More than 70 Individual Mobilized Augmentee Reservists assigned to the Space and Missile Systems Center came together virtually Feb. 27-28, 2021, for a Reserve Unit Training Assembly weekend.
March 18, 2021
Airmen, Guardians honored by cast of heroes

LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Members of the Space and Missile Systems Center and the 61st Air Base Group joined Disney and Marvel Studios during a virtual launch event for their latest series, “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier," here, March 6.
March 10, 2021
CMSAF Bass joins SMC’s virtual speed-mentoring event

Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. – The Space and Missile Systems Center hosted a virtual speed-mentoring event for selected Airmen and Guardians of all ranks March 9, 2021.
March 9, 2021
United States Space Force awards four task orders valued at $385 million in support of FY21 Phase 2 Launch Missions

LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE - EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), awarded four National Security Space missions to Space Exploration Technologies, Inc. (SpaceX) and United Launch Alliance (ULA) under the Phase

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