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June 9, 2015
SBIRS Awards Technical Refresh Modification

The Space and Missile Systems Center recently completed negotiations on the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company's Space Based Infrared System Technical Refresh proposal and awarded the contract modification today. The effort will modernize the Geosynchronous Earth Orbiting spacecraft for the
June 5, 2015
Schriever memorial inducts six new honorees

A rare, but badly needed rain shower did nothing to dampen spirits as six early Air Force and civilian space pioneers were honored during a ceremony unveiling their names, newly inscribed on a wall of polished black granite at the General Bernard A. Schriever Memorial, located on the grounds of the
June 2, 2015
Air Force Releases Rocket Propulsion System Prototypes RFP

Today the Space and Missile Systems Center released a formal solicitation seeking proposals for shared public-private investments in rocket propulsion system prototypes.This solicitation is part of a comprehensive Air Force plan to transition off the Russian supplied RD-180 propulsion system used on
May 27, 2015
SMC Awards Combined Orbital Operations Logistics Sustainment Contract

The Space and Missile Systems Center awarded the Combined Orbital Operations Logistics Sustainment (COOLS) contract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif. The COOLS contract is valued at $735,514,938. It is a service contract for Operations and Sustainment (O&S) of three
May 26, 2015
Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center Certifies SpaceX for National Security Space Missions

Lieutenant General Samuel Greaves, Commander of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, has announced the certification of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation's (SpaceX) Falcon 9 Launch System for national security space
May 26, 2015
Space and Missile Systems Center attends 2015 Space Tech Conference and Expo

Air Force Space Command and Space and Missile Systems Center leadership joined astronauts, rocket-makers and other space entrepreneurs May 19-21 for the Space Tech Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center.Now in its fourth year, the three-day trade show is a business-to-business event
May 20, 2015
AFSPC-5 Successfully Launches from Cape Canaveral AFS

The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the AFSPC 5 mission aboard a Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) procured United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. at 11:05 a.m. EDT. There were no
May 19, 2015
AFSPC 5 Mission Ready for Launch

The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners are scheduled to launch the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle and ULTRASat secondary payload designated AFSPC-5 aboard the Space and Missile Systems Center acquired United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle on Wednesday, May 20, from Space Launch
May 18, 2015
Military Honored at Torrance's Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration

In its 56th year, the Torrance Armed Forces Day celebration showcased and honored the U.S. military with exhibits and a parade, May 15-18. The Space and Missile Systems Center and the Air Force were well represented during the weekend. The celebration kicked off May 15 with exhibits and static
May 13, 2015
GPS III Launch Services Draft Request for Proposal Released

The Air Force released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for GPS III Launch Services, May 13. The launch service includes launch vehicle production, mission integration and launch operations.This draft RFP marks a milestone in the Air Force's ongoing efforts to reintroduce competition into the

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