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Aug. 18, 2017
Air Force, mission partners prepare satellite for August launch

The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Operationally Responsive Space Office completed a major program milestone after overseeing the successful delivery of their ORS-5 satellite from Lexington, Massachusetts to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida for final processing,
Aug. 18, 2017
First Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Director Receives Piece of Last Satellite

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) began in 1960 as a short term, 22-month program designed to support cloud-free photo reconnaissance. Nearly 60 years later, the DMSP constellation is still providing invaluable weather data to the military and civil community. This success is
June 29, 2017
Final RFP Released for Launch Services Contract

The Air Force released a final Request for Proposal for an Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Launch Service supporting the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)-8, AFSPC-12 and GPS III 4-6 missions. The draft RFP was released on May 3 to obtain industry feedback for the final RFP. After extensive
June 29, 2017
ULA Awarded Launch Services Contract for STP-3 Mission

The Air Force announced today the award of the third competitively sourced National Security Space (NSS) launch service after more than a decade of sole-sourced contracts. United Launch Alliance was awarded a contract for Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) Launch Service. This is a firm-fixed price,
June 16, 2017
Retiree Appreciation Day a success

The fabled June gloom of overcast skies gave way to brilliant sunshine as more than 500 retirees from all branches of military service turned out for the 2017 Retiree Expo in the Gordon Conference Center. The event, held June 3 on the grounds of the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Schriever Space
June 16, 2017
New reports confirm near-perfect performance record for civil GPS service

The U.S. Air Force released two technical reports demonstrating that the Global Positioning System (GPS) continues to deliver exceptional performance to civilian users around the world. GPS is a U.S. Air Force satellite system that provides highly dependable positioning, navigation, and timing
June 16, 2017
Local military “Youth of the Year” to embark on cultural educational expedition to China

An 11th grade student at Port of Los Angeles High School in San Pedro, California, was named military “Youth of the Year” by The Boys & Girls Club at Fort MacArthur/Los Angeles Air Force Base’s Youth Program. Victor Ibarra, the son of Esther Dulaney, a youth activities recreation assistant with the
June 16, 2017
Thompson takes command of SMC

It was a day where overcast skies parted on cue as if in a major Hollywood production – complete with special effects in the resounding form of cannon fire. Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson accepted the flag of command from Gen. John Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, during a change of command
June 7, 2017
HEO Automation Pathfinder in Early Developmental Use Period

Supplemented by legacy satellites from the Defense Support Program, the Space Based Infrared System constellation is made up of Geosynchronous satellites, and sensors in Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO). Those HEO sensors recently marked a major milestone in the effort to extend their useful life with
June 1, 2017
SMC Airman, 15 Other Military Members Sworn in as U.S. Citizens at Naturalization Ceremony

A celebration of citizenship was held Tuesday, May 23, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where nearly 5,000 immigrants, including one SMC Airman, were sworn in as U.S. citizens. The newest citizens came from 135 countries and included 15 military members - three of which were Airmen.Senior

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