Latest "space and missile systems center" stories

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his vision with airmen during a town hall at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 17, 2021. Kendall visited the base to meet airmen and guardians and discuss activities aimed at enhancing interoperability with allies and partners to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (Senior Airman Alan Ricker/Air Force)

Air Force secretary outlines short-term plan to shake up space acquisition

Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Space Force establishes Space Systems Command

Space Systems Command is the second of three planned field commands, and it will be in charge of acquiring most of the Space Force's systems.

By Nathan Strout

20 months ago

Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center retires

Lt. Gen. John Thompson retires after four years in charge of the Space Force's main acquisitions organization.

By Nathan Strout

20 months ago

House lawmakers call out lack of progress with Space Force acquisition reforms

The U.S. Space Force was set up to unify the military's space efforts and reform the way it buys space systems. Lawmakers aren't convinced that's what's happening.

By Nathan Strout

21 months ago

Space Force opens facility to improve war-fighting capabilities

The new Rendezvous and Proximity Satellite Operations Center will conduct on-orbit experiments and demonstrations for the youngest branch of the military.

By Nathan Strout

21 months ago

Space Force launches fifth GPS III satellite for more secure positioning

This is the 24th M-Code enabled GPS satellite in the constellation, ensuring full operational capability for the space segment.

By Nathan Strout

21 months ago