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April 24, 2020
SBIRS GEO-5 Space Vehicle Enters Critical Thermal Vacuum Testing

The Space and Missile Systems Center’s next Space Based Infrared System satellite (SBIRS GEO-5) reached a major milestone on its the road to launch when Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing began on April 16 at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Sunnyvale, California. SBIRS GEO-5 is a high-priority
April 23, 2020
Japanese astronaut prepares for flight aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon

Four 50th Wing Staff Agency Airmen attended a SpaceX briefing on its latest developments and future travel plans to the International Space Station, by Soichi Noguchi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, April 17.Col. Jack Fischer, 50th Space Wing
April 23, 2020
Space Surveillance Telescope Sees First Light: through US & Australian Partnership

In partnership with the Australian Ministry of Defense, the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center’s (SMC) Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) Program recently achieved “first light” on March 5, 2020, reaching a key milestone after it was moved from White Sands Missile Range, New
April 22, 2020
Want to transfer into the Space Force? Application period opens May 1

The U.S. Space Force announced recently the opportunity for U.S. Air Force active duty members to volunteer to officially transfer into the new service begins May 1.
April 21, 2020
Colorado Air National Guard space warriors fight COVID-19

Since Colorado Gov. Jared Polis activated the Colorado National Guard to join the fight against COVID-19 March 10, 2020, space warriors of the 233rd Space Group have been on the front lines, assisting civil authorities and augmenting critical space missions.More than 10 percent of the Colorado Air
April 20, 2020
SMC’s Capt. Vowell wins USSF level 2020 Col. Jabara Award for Airmanship

Capt. Benjamin Vowell from Space and Missile Systems Center Special Programs has been awarded the US Space Force 2020 Col. Jabara Award for Airmanship as the top nominee, a first under the newly established United States Space Force. The Jabara Award for Airmanship was first awarded in 1968 and was
April 20, 2020
AFIMSC swift action enables Air, Space Force to meet COVID-19 challenges

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the effort to keep installations mission ready as the Air and Space Force continue operations while contending with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 18, 2020
Space Force welcomes first academy graduates to its ranks

Eighty-six graduates from the United States Air Force Academy celebrated receiving their diplomas April 18 and moved directly into the U.S. Space Force, marking the first infusion of commissioned personnel into the new service since its creation last year.
April 17, 2020
Air Force Academy prepares for historic graduation

In a ceremony combining established, solemn ritual with new, medically necessary protocols, 967 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets will graduate April 18, launching careers in the Air and Space Forces as second lieutenants.
April 15, 2020
Russia tests direct-ascent anti-satellite missile

U.S. Space Command is aware and tracking Russia’s direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile test April 15. “Russia’s DA-ASAT test provides yet another example that the threats to U.S. and allied space systems are real, serious and growing,” said General John W. “Jay” Raymond, USSPACECOM