GPS Satellite Achieves 20 Years On-orbit

GPS Block IIA-11 (SVN-24), built by Boeing (formerly Rockwell Corporation), was launched on July 4, 1991 and set healthy to navigation and timing users on Aug. 31, 1991. SVN-24 will reach 20 years on-orbit on July 4. SVN-24 was the second space vehicle in the series of the GPS IIA satellites to be

SMC Welcomes New Commander, First Woman to Lead Center

The Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center welcomed its first female commander at a change of command ceremony held at Fort Mac Arthur, June 3.Lieutenant Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski assumed command from Lt. Gen. Tom Sheridan at a ceremony officiated by Gen. William Shelton, Air Force Space Command

SMC's Incoming Vice Commander Receives First Star

Rollout! SBIRS Ready for Launch

The Air Force's Space Based Infrared Systems spacecraft rolls out to its Space Launch Complex-41 launch pad here at 11 a.m. EDT today. The launch of SBIRS GEO-1 satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is set for Friday, May 6, with the launch period opening at 2:14 p.m. EDT. A live

New Combined VA, DoD Disability Evaluation System Announced

Team Los Angeles service members referred for Medical Evaluation Boards recently began a new Disability Evaluation System process. This process integrates the old legacy Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs Disability Evaluation systems into a single process.The new Integrated Disability

USAF's WGS Satellite Supports Relief Efforts in Japan

The Wideband Global SATCOM system's unique dual-band and crossbanding capabilities are proving to be critical in the ongoing earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. Intended for use with military operations, WGS is now using its one-of-a-kind capability to communicate across the frequency

GPS IIF Satellite Delivered to Cape Canaveral

Officials from Air Force Space Command's Space and Missile Systems Center announced the delivery of the second in the series of twelve GPS IIF space vehicles to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., April 20. GPS IIF SV-2 is expected to be launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket

Registration Now Open for SMC Industry Days

Registration is now open for SMC Industry Days at the Long Beach Marriott, May 10-12. This is an annual event where industry is invited to learn about current and upcoming plans and programs at the Space and Missile Systems Center. This event focuses on business opportunities in military space

Atlas V Rocket Carries NRO Satellite into Space

10th Annual GPS Partnership Council to be held May 3, 4

The SMC's Global Positioning Systems Directorate and the Los Angeles Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) are pleased to announce the 10th Annual GPS Partnership Council to be held at Los Angeles Air Force Base, May 3-4. This year's theme is "Executing