Guardians and Airmen teamed for a first-ever logistics challenge using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid in cargo planning for rapid deployment. Teams competed to reduce loading time from 14 days to less than an hour. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPMtvaRq
Space Systems Command
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA 49,716 followers
#SpaceStartsHere
About us
Space Systems Command (SSC), headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is responsible for developing, acquiring, equipping, fielding, and sustaining lethal and resilient space capabilities for warfighters. The Command is also responsible for launch operations, on-orbit checkout, developmental testing, sustainment and maintenance of military satellite constellations and other Department of Defense space systems.
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https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil
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- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1954
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Space Systems Command has partnered with the University of Southern California to provide a leadership and technical experience program focused on global space & deterrence. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9m6HhuJ
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How many people can say they launch rockets for a living? Meet Lt. Laurie Peterson, one of the USSF #RocketStars at Space Systems Command who helps launch our nation’s most critical assets into space to secure our nation and power our daily infrastructure.
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Who’s the third person in the room who’s looking where no one else is looking? Meet 1st Lt. Joseph Zinke, spacecraft responsible engineer for the 5th Space Launch Squadron and one of the many USSF #RocketStars at Space Systems Command.
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What does a #SpaceForce structures and pneumatics engineer do? Meet Aurene Ilag, one of the #RocketStars of Space Systems Command who works with our commercial launch partners to enable the delivery of critical national security space assets.
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DYK: When the space race started, the Atlas was there, enabling our nation’s first forays into space. Hear more about the lasting impact of the Atlas from one of USSF’s very own #RocketStars.
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You see it on tv, but it’s something else entirely when you’re standing on the pad…As we herald in a new year – and a new era of space launch technology -- #SpaceForce #RocketStars from Space Systems Command reflect on great moments in the history of the powerful Delta IV rocket.
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#SpaceForce leaders took a moment to smell the roses, literally, attending today’s 136th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, Ca. After the parade, Space Systems Command’s USSF Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, commander, and Chief Jacqueline Sauvé, senior enlisted leader, along with leaders from other military branches, took to the football field where they were recognized for their service during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game. The parade and football game are iconic New Year’s Day traditions for millions of people around the world. USSF’s Space Systems Command is located 30 miles from the City of Pasadena and the historic Rose Bowl stadium
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DYK: From its very first National Security Space Launch mission in 2007 to its last on July 30, 2024, the mighty Atlas V has launched everything from lunar probes to the X37B space plane. Relive memorable moments in Atlas history as told by Space Force #RocketStars who helped the Atlas reach ever higher.