SBIRS HEO-3 Shipped

The third Space BasedInfrared Systems (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) payload was shippedJune 12 to the host space vehicle program. The HEO payload is a high-techspace-based sensor capable of detecting missile launches around the globe.The payload will be integrated with a host spacecraft and

SMC Enters into Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with SpaceX

The Space and Missile Systems Center has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX, as part of the company's effort to certify its Falcon 9 v1.1 Launch System for National Security Space (NSS) missions. This

Vice Commander Addresses Space Tech Conference

LAAFB Commissary to Close on Tuesdays Due to Furloughs

According to a news release from the Defense Commissary Agency, most military commissaries will be closed on Mondays as a result of the announced DoD civilian employee furlough. Since the Los Angeles AFB store and 147 other stores worldwide are usually closed on Mondays, the commissary here will be

MILSATCOM Wins Volleyball Championship

Fifth Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite Launched

The U.S. Air Force's  fifth Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft (WGS-5) was successfully launched on a  United Launch Alliance Delta IV launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force  Station, Fla., on May 24, the first step in its journey to expand satellite  communications services to the

Rescue Airmen support GPS satellite rocket launch

Reserve Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., supported the successful launch of an Atlas V rocket May 15 at 5:38 p.m. EDT from Space Complex 41.The rocket launched with the first GPS satellite since 1985. The satellite will provide precision navigation and timing to U.S.

Fifth WGS Satellite Set to Launch

The Air Force has scheduled the launch of a WGS satellite aboard a Delta IV launch vehicle on May 23 from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. This is the fifth launch for the WGS constellation and the third WGS launch on the Delta IV launch vehicle. The WGS-5 satellite

WGS-6 Satellite Shipment Postures Air Force for Launch

The U.S. Air Force's sixth Wideband Global Satellite communication spacecraft arrived at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., today. The shipment of WGS-6 marks an important milestone for the spacecraft and launch campaign. Following arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility,

SMC's STEM, MILSATCOM Team Efforts Recognized by FEB

The Space and Missile Systems Center's STEM-Diversity Outreach Group won the Greater Los Angeles Federal Executive Board Public Service Partnership Award, receiving recognition for its exemplary demonstration of partnership through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education