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.
Aug. 13, 2025 Space Systems Command, United Launch Alliance launch USSF-106 mission aboard Vulcan rocket Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance's launch teams successfully completed the inaugural launch of a Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying the U.S. Space Force-106 mission into geosynchronous Earth orbit.
March 19, 2025 Space Force Guardian returns to Earth after six-month space mission U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague returned to Earth following a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station, March 18, 2025.
Jan. 2, 2025 Space Launch Delta 45 breaks records, remains world's busiest spaceport in 2024 Space Launch Delta 45 continued to “set the pace for space” as the world’s busiest spaceport in 2024. The SLD 45 team enabled 93 launches from the Eastern Range in 2024.
Sept. 28, 2024 First USSF Guardian launches into space with NASA mission Col. Nick Hague, Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut, will command the mission and join the Expedition 72 crew aboard the ISS, where they will conduct scientific research and maintenance activities.