Aug. 12, 2026 Space Force Guardians Conference focuses on service trajectory, professional growth The two-day conference provided a forum for Guardians to hear directly from senior leaders about the current state and future trajectory of the Space Force and ask questions directly to the individuals making the decisions that are shaping the seven-year-old service as it looks to double in size.
Aug. 7, 2026 Schiess confirmed as new Chief of Space Operations The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman as the new CSO.
May 8, 2026 Space Force releases officer career development path The framework ensures officers develop a multidisciplinary foundation across space operations, intelligence, cyber and force modernization before advancing into more specialized tracks.
May 4, 2026 New deep space radar capability employed early The capability leverages the geography of and partnership amongst the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
April 16, 2026 Maj. Gen. Purdy highlights Space Force’s acquisition transformation successes During the Space Foundation’s 41st Space Symposium, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Purdy, Jr., highlighted recent wins from acquisition transformation during his keynote address.
April 2, 2026 Space Launch Delta 45 supports historic Artemis II mission From oversight of range operations to planning potential emergency response, members of SLD 45 personnel assisted with historic Artemis II launch.
Feb. 24, 2026 Aligning air, space power: Operational perspectives at the AFA Warfare Symposium The 2026 Warfare Symposium convenes air and space leaders from across the joint force to discuss the future of combat operations.
Feb. 20, 2026 CSO, CMSSF celebrate newest Guardians, engage BMT training staff Space Force senior leaders presided over a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony, engaging with military training instructors and the service's newest Guardians.
Jan. 30, 2026 Space Force activates component command to NORTHCOM The command serves as the Space Force service component to U.S. Northern Command and is the seventh Space Force service component activation since November 2020.
Jan. 20, 2026 STARCOM launches Captain's Leadership Course in partnership with Texas A&M CLC is a four-week resident course held in partnership with Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service. The course will provide captain-level PME independent from the Air Force and unique to the space domain.