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U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC)

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC)

Space Force Field Command

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The Space Force infrastructure race

New Capabilities

Space Force's acquisition and development arm building meshONE-T terrestrial network and satellite systems. - Developing contested-environment communications infrastructure

The Space Force just started ripping out 1970s-era network equipment at 14 bases nationwide, racing to install zero-trust cybersecurity before adversaries can blind America's satellites. CACI won the $212 million job—at 77% below the government's estimate—to upgrade both classified and unclassified networks as cyber incidents targeting space systems surged 118% in 2025. It's the biggest bet yet that software-defined networks can stop what's coming.

Updated Jan 4

Manhole-cover satellites and a 5-month head start: Space Force’s DiskSat sprint signals “launch-on-demand” maturity

New Capabilities

The Space Force’s acquisition engine, tasked with buying and fielding space capabilities faster than threats evolve. - Program office partner managing STP/RSLP pathways that enable rapid experiments

Rocket Lab just put four “DiskSats” into orbit for the U.S. Space Force—flat, plate-like spacecraft about the size of a manhole cover. The launch wasn’t just another Electron flight; it was a demonstration that the U.S. can move a new satellite design from paperwork to space faster than most people plan a product launch.

Updated Dec 18, 2025