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SMC chaplains host LA virtual prayer breakfast

Rabbi Zalman Gordon, Director of Outreach and Adult Education at the Jewish Community Center of the Beach Cities, speaks while Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander, listens during the Los Angeles virtual prayer breakfast event Feb. 25, 2021. Gordon was one of four guest speakers from diverse religious backgrounds that participated in the event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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SMC chaplains host LA virtual prayer breakfast

Chaplain Capt. Myron Edmonds, 72nd Air Base Wing chaplain at Tinker AFB, speaks during the the Los Angeles virtual prayer breakfast event Feb. 25, 2021. Edmonds was one of four guest speakers from diverse religious backgrounds that participated in the event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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LDPE-1 SV safely arrives in Florida for February launch

The U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) successfully delivered the Long Duration Propulsion ESPA - 1 (LDPE-1) space vehicle, to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on Dec 7, 2020. LDPE-1 is the first of two spacecraft on the Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission, slated to launch on February 26, 2021.

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The inaugural AFWERX Accelerate event is being held virtually from Dec. 7-11, 2020. For the event live stream, visit www.af.mil/live. (Courtesy illustration)

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Thanksgiving Holiday gatherings and Suspension of Trusted Traveler Program

Effective Nov. 25 at 6:00 a.m. PDT, leadership from the Space and Missile Systems Center and the 61st Air Base Group will update the local health protection condition (HPCON) from “Bravo” to “Charlie.”

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Thanksgiving Holiday gatherings and Suspension of Trusted Traveler Program

Effective Nov. 25 at 6:00 a.m. PDT, leadership from the Space and Missile Systems Center and the 61st Air Base Group will update the local health protection condition (HPCON) from “Bravo” to “Charlie.”

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Winners Announced for US/UK Partnered International Space Pitch Day

U.S Space Force’s Space And Missile Systems Center, (SMC) along with its partners have announced the winners of International Space Pitch Day (ISPD). Small tech companies and start-ups from multiple countries had the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of several U.S., U.K. and N.A.T.O. allied defense leaders on Nov. 16, 2020.

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Chief of Space Operations priorities graphic. (U.S. Space Force graphic by SSgt. James Richardson, Jr.)

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46th Annual AFA Salute to SMC

Members of the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and the 61st Air Base Group gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of fifteen recipients during the 46th annual Air Force Association Salute to SMC. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Chip Pons)

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SMC installation changes to HPCON Bravo

Effective Oct. 19, 2020, leadership from the Space and Missile Systems Center and the 61st Air Base Group have updated the local health protection condition (HPCON) from “Charlie” to “Bravo.” (U.S. Space Force graphic by Chip Pons)

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WGS-11+ Satellite Completes Preliminary Design Review

An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite. (Courtesy of Boeing)

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An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.

An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.

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An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.

An artist’s conception of the WGS 11+ satellite.

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SMC Officer wins first-ever USSF Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

Capt. Gilbert Rayhill, executive officer to the Space and Missile Systems Center Development Corps Program Executive Officer, is the first-ever recipient of the U.S. Space Force’s Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award in the junior officer category. (U.S. Space Force Graphic by Chip Pons)

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SMC Awards First ESS Space Rapid Prototyping Contract

National satellite rendering (Courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation)

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SMC Annual Award Winner Highlight: Capt. Brittany Stackhouse

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Stackhouse, SMC Special Programs Directorate, is selected the 2019 Space and Missile Systems EPIC Speed Junior Member recipient at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, April 17, 2020. Stackhouse led a 63-member joint team of U.S. and Japanese officials through preliminary design review, enabling operational delivery 12-months early for an international space vehicle partnership. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Chip Pons)

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New Course Prepares Next Generation of U.S. Space Force Officers

The United States Space Force (USSF) and its premiere acquisition arm, the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) successfully welcomed the incoming class of newly commissioned officers through a brand-new and completely virtual USSF Space Officer Immersion Program from July 7 to 31.

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SMC Team supports first satellite hacking exercise

The final “Moonshot” taken by the on-orbit satellite using the most correct code command provided by the Poland Can Space Team who placed 2nd during the DEF CON Hack-a-Sat event that culminated on Aug 9, 2020.

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Thompson presented prestigious Hartinger Award

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander, is the 2020 James V. Hartinger Award recipient presented by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association. Named after the first Commander of the United States Air Force Space Command, the NDIA has selected one recipient annually since 1984 to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, leadership and contributions to the space mission throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Chip Pons)

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