6 Jan 2021

Space Force ‘operationally accepts’ fourth GPS III satellite in record time

The U.S. Space Force’s 2nd Space Operations Squadron formally accepted GPS III, Space Vehicle 04 in record time from the spacecraft manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, in what is referred to as operational acceptance on Dec. 1, 2020.This [acceptance] was done only one month after SpaceX launched the satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

21 Dec 2020

As the USSF celebrates its first birthday, Space Flag 21-1 concludes as its premier advanced training

As the United States Space Force celebrates its first birthday on Dec. 20, the tenth iteration of Space Flag, SF 21-1, concludes successfully in Colorado Springs, Dec. 18.Aligned with the Chief of Space Operations Planning Guidance published earlier this year, Space Flag provides training beyond mission system awareness and offers participants the

14 Aug 2020

Space Delta 8 OGV ensures excellence, readiness

Space Delta 8 Standardization and Evaluation unit ensures the Military Satellite Communications system and Navigation Warfare capabilities remain superior in space by enforcing standards while providing expert evaluations to the 2nd and 4th Space Operations Squadrons.

12 Aug 2020

Space Operators visit Lockheed Martin to see GPS III satellite production

The 2nd Space Operations Squadron had more than 10 Airmen visit Lockheed Martin facilities Aug. 6, to view the GPS III satellite manufacturing process and get a behind-the-scenes look at the next-generation systems.

27 Jul 2020

Space Force makes history with all-female 2 SOPS crew

The Air Force has been providing precise position, navigation and timing for more than 25 years, however a first-of-its-kind crew assumed command and control of its newest satellite this week.