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June 29, 2020
SMC and SpaceX poised for third GPS III Falcon 9 launch

The U.S. Space Force’s newest Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite, Space Vehicle 03 (SV03) rolled out to Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex-40 launch pad a during the overnight hours on June 27 and 28.The Lockheed Martin-built GPS III SV03 is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon
June 26, 2020
Third GPS III satellite encapsulated in Falcon 9 payload fairing ahead of Launch

The Space and Missile Systems Center’s Lockheed Martin-built GPS III SV03 satellite was encapsulated within a SpaceX payload fairing at Astrotech on June 21 in preparation for its upcoming launch on June 30 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.Encapsulation of the satellite within the
June 25, 2020
Back in Business – The Fitness Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base re-opens

The Fitness Center at the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Los Angeles Air Force Base is back in business, but it is not business as usual. The fitness center closed down in March, along with most other services, as the base followed public health stay-at-home restrictions due to the COVID-19
June 19, 2020
Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own.
June 17, 2020
Department of Defense Releases Defense Space Strategy

Today the Secretary for Defense released the Defense Space Strategy, which identifies how Department of Defense will advance spacepower to be able to compete, deter, and win in a complex security environment characterized by great power competition.
June 15, 2020
SMC Annual Award Winner Highlight: SSgt Thomas Watts

The United States Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) recently announced its outstanding military and civilian personnel for 2019.
June 11, 2020
Key Spouse wins SMC Annual Award

Alfaro is a member of the base’s Key Spouse volunteer program. Her husband works at SMC’s Development Corps. She was involved in several major events and initiatives such as educating the new Key Spouse volunteers under the re-architected SMC structure, organized the Airmen Thanksgiving celebration,
June 10, 2020
GPS III SV-08 Core Mate Complete, Space Vehicle Named for NASA Trailblazer

The United States Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center’s Global Positioning System (GPS) III program reached a major milestone with the successful core mate of GPS III Space Vehicle 08 at Lockheed Martin’s GPS III Processing Facility in Waterton, Colorado, April 15. With core mate
June 3, 2020
SMC/Dev Corps EWS Program Awards $309M for Rapid Weather Prototyping Efforts

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) has awarded three Other Transaction Authority agreements, totaling $309 million, to develop prototypes for the Electro Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Weather System (EWS) program. The awardees, each a member of the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC), are: -
June 1, 2020
Notice of Availability: Draft Environmental Assessment for Proposed Space and Missile Park

The 61st Air Base Group announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Space and Missile Park at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Implementation of the Proposed Action would include the development of a park functioning as an educational development and ensuring the

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