April 27, 2026 Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking The USSF is looking to secure the tactical high ground through its Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program: an initiative designed to provide the joint force with persistent vigilance over the battlefield, tracking airborne threats continuously from space.
April 23, 2026 Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority Robust partnerships with industry, allies, and technology partners are fundamental to maintaining a competitive advantage in the space domain.
April 22, 2026 GPS III-8 launch succeeds, bolstering national defense and economy as America marks 250th anniversary The U.S. Space Force successfully launched Global Positioning Satellite III-8 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40. The mission delivered the final satellite in the GPS III series into orbit.
March 20, 2026 US Space Force's EPS-R achieves operational acceptance, extending secure Arctic SATCOM capabilities into the 2030s The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Combat Forces Command announced that the Enhanced Polar System – Recapitalization (EPS-R) program has achieved operational acceptance.
March 12, 2026 Galaxy program offers intensive leadership development for Guardian officers, civilians Guardians and government civilians looking to boost their USSF careers even higher have a unique opportunity via Space Systems Command’s Galaxy program, a junior force rapid professional-development program that provides a fast, flexible, rapid capability delivery experience for early career Space
Feb. 25, 2026 USSF expands Space Domain Awareness Accelerator through Texas Space Commission grant to UT Austin USSF is partnering with the Texas Space Commission to significantly expand the USSF Space Domain Awareness Tools, Applications and Processing Lab, establishing Texas’ first operational Space Domain Awareness innovation node.
Feb. 20, 2026 Inaugural Contested Logistics for Space Summit emphasizes USSF’s focus on mission sustainment, readiness, logistics integration within contested environments The U.S. Space Force concluded the Service’s first-ever Contested Logistics for Space Summit at Peterson Space Force Base.
Jan. 29, 2026 USSF field commands successfully launch GPS III Space Vehicle 09 into orbit Once operational, the Lockheed Martin-built SV09 adds another highly capable M-Code satellite to the constellation, increasing overall system functionalities in geolocation, navigation and system resilience.
Dec. 18, 2025 SLD 45, KSC, NASA host Reverse Industry Day to shape future of space launch Space Launch Delta 45, Kennedy Space Center and NASA recently hosted a Reverse Industry Day, bringing together commercial launch providers to discuss the future of space launch operations on the Eastern Range.
Dec. 18, 2025 Space Systems Command stands up System Delta 80 Space Systems Command activated System Delta 80 to support the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Program Executive Office portfolio. This activation synchronizes acquisition efforts that support the nation’s mobility in, from, and to space.