“The great team here at SMC has already been changing the culture and moving faster, so I know SSC will rise to the challenge and continue this trend.” “As we unfurl the Space Systems Command flag and begin a new chapter in space history, let’s reflect on the parallels between past and present,” Raymond said.

Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. In 2001, it was transferred from Air Force Materiel Command to Air Force Space Command, becoming part of the U.S. In 1967 it was renamed the Space and Missiles Systems Organization and in 1992 the Space and Missile Systems Center. The standup of SSC is the latest redesignation of the storied Space and Missile Systems Center, first established as the Western Development Division in 1954, making it the oldest space organization in the U.S. SSC has a $9 billion annual budget and a workforce of about 6,300 military, civilian personnel and contractors. We must be bold, and we must get after the threat.” “We cannot let this be a nameplate change from SMC to SSC. “In 10 years, warfighting as we know it will have changed drastically and we must be postured and empowered to keep pace with this change,” he said. “I am honored and humbled to be charged with the responsibility of leading Space Systems Command at this exciting time.” Guetlein said. Michael Guetlein, said SSC will play a central role in the future of the Space Force. It will oversee the development of next-generation technologies, the procurement of satellites and launch services.Īt a ceremony on Friday, Space Systems Command’s first commander, Lt. The new command will be based at SMC’s campus at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California.

13 officially renamed the Space and Missile Systems Center as the Space Systems Command. Michael Guetlein, who previously was deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office Space Systems Command’s first commander is Lt.

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