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.
April 4, 2025 Space Systems Command awards National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 contracts These Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery Requirements contracts were awarded to SpaceX, United Launch Services, and Blue Origin to provide critical space support to meet national security objectives.
March 27, 2025 US Space Force certifies United Launch Alliance Vulcan for National Security Space Launch missions The U.S. Space Force and ULA launch team successfully completed the certification process of the Vulcan rocket. The first NSSL mission on Vulcan is expected this summer.
Dec. 17, 2024 USSF field commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities The mission successfully achieved a complex effort across multiple Space Force organizations to pull an existing GPS III satellite from storage, accelerate integration and launch vehicle readiness, and rapidly process for launch.