Space Systems Command stands up System Delta 80

Published Dec. 18, 2025
By SSC Public Affairs

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFNS) -- Space Systems Command formally marked the stand-up of System Delta 80 in a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Dec. 12. SYD 80 will ensure mobility in, from and to space by procuring, integrating and executing launch solutions, on-orbit servicing, and range systems supporting customers across Department of War, interagency, and commercial industry.

Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, SSC commander, presided over the ceremony at which Col. Ryan Hiserote assumed command of the delta.

"Today's ceremony formally recognizes the Delta’s important space work already underway,” Garrant said. “Under Col. Hiserote's leadership, I am confident System Delta 80 will accelerate the fielding of capabilities that support responsive and reliable launch, ready and resilient spaceports, and servicing, mobility, and logistics, while partnering with the space launch deltas to ensure delivery of critical assets to orbit."

The new SYD 80 contains six system program directors corresponding to the Assured Access to Space portfolio and includes National Security Space Launch, Rocket Systems Launch Program; Launch and Test Range Systems; and Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics programs. SYD 80 officially stood up on Oct. 7, during the government shutdown.

"System Delta 80 drives the rapid fielding of critical capabilities to ensure launch solutions and range systems, while also pursuing emerging servicing, mobility, and logistics capabilities," Hiserote said. "This formal recognition underscores our commitment to forging strong partnerships with the program executive officer of Assured Access to Space, Space Launch Deltas 30 and 45, and our commercial partners. Together, we will ensure our nation maintains its strategic advantage in space and continues to defend our forces, homeland and allies."

SSC System Deltas consolidate the design, development, and delivery of systems under a mission-focused command structure for acquisitions, ensuring rapid innovation and deployment in critical mission areas.

Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect the nation’s strategic advantage in, from and to space. SSC manages a $15.6 billion annual space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense, working with joint forces, industry partners, government agencies, academia and allied nations.