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March 23, 2016
The evolution of GPS: From Desert Storm to today's users

In a desert, it's easy to get lost.There are no roads, no signposts, nor vegetation to give you a clue as to where you are. That was the grim situation facing U.S. and coalition forces during the 1990-1991 crisis in the Persian Gulf, known as Desert Shield/Desert Storm.Sometimes called "the first
Feb. 29, 2016
"Masters of Space" keep GPS constellation grounded and on time

On the high plains of El Paso County, Colorado in the shadow of Pike's Peak, a group of twenty-somethings hold the technological fate of the world in their hands. Just a few years out of high school or freshly minted from college, these individuals share a common bond of responsibility in
Feb. 29, 2016
Air Force Awards Final Rocket Propulsion System Prototype OTAs

Today the Space and Missile Systems Center awarded the final Other Transaction Agreements for shared public-private investments in Rocket Propulsion System prototypes. One award is to Aerojet Rocketdyne for development of the AR1 rocket propulsion system. The initial government investment is
Feb. 24, 2016
SMC Mission of the Month - GP Directorate "Warrior of the Week" #4: Lt. Col. Robert Enrico

"Warrior of the Week" is part of the SMC Mission of the Month campaign to recognize and spotlight the men, women and team members from the Space and Missile Systems Center's directorates for their efforts on building the future of military space.Warrior of the Week: Lt. Col. Robert
Feb. 22, 2016
Goo, giggles and sugar encourage students to pursue STEM careers

Thirty-seven Space and Missile Systems Center volunteers gathered at Center Street Elementary School Feb. 3 to participate in the school's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Family Night.At least 13 SMC organizations were represented within the pool of volunteers. Approximately 800
Feb. 17, 2016
SMC Mission of the Month - GP Directorate "Warrior of the Week" #3: Mr. Joseph D. Barsotti

"Warrior of the Week" is part of the SMC Mission of the Month campaign to recognize and spotlight the men, women and team members from the Space and Missile Systems Center's directorates for their efforts on building the future of military space.Warrior of the Week: Mr. Joseph D.
Feb. 12, 2016
Final GPS IIF satellite joins constellation

The 50th Space Wing accepted satellite control authority of the final Global Positioning System GPS IIF satellite from the GPS Directorate during a ceremony held Feb. 12 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.Following its launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, Feb. 5, operators from
Feb. 10, 2016
SMC and mission partners celebrate successful launch of Delta IV with NROL-45 spacecraft

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Medium+ (5,2) rocket successfully delivered a satellite to orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office early Wednesday after lifting off from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, located on California's Central Coast. The mission's emblem on the
Feb. 9, 2016
SMC Mission of the Month - GP Directorate "Warrior of the Week" #2: Capt Aurelio "Izzy" Irizarry

"Warrior of the Week" is part of the SMC Mission of the Month campaign to recognize and spotlight the men, women and team members from the Space and Missile Systems Center's directorates for their efforts on building the future of military space.Warrior of the Week: Capt. Aurelio "Izzy"
Feb. 5, 2016
Air Force, mission partners successfully launches GPS IIF-12 satellite

The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the 12th Boeing-built Global Positioning System GPS IIF satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. at 8:38 a.m. EST (5:38

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