July 8, 2025

NSDC, U.S. Navy Conduct Third At-Sea Demonstration to Advance Space Domain Awareness

The National Space Defense Center, in close coordination with the U.S. Navy, successfully completed its third At-Sea Demonstration (ASD-3), April 6-9, 2025, with the USS Pinckney, further advancing joint capabilities in space domain awareness and ballistic missile defense.

July 8, 2025

NSDC hosts Brig. Gen. Yates

Leaders from the National Space Defense Center and Space Delta 15 pose with U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Nathan Yates, Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear, in front of the National Space Defense Center heritage board during a visit to the organization at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., June 26, 2025. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate and enhance the integration of Multi-National Force partners within the NSDC’s mission set. Through the NSDC’s operational capabilities, U.S. Space Forces—Space and the Combined Joint Force Space Component maintain and protect vital global space domain capabilities against emerging adversary counterspace systems. This collaborative effort, extended through a network of Allies, partners, and commercial industry, provides a critical strategic advantage. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)

July 1, 2025

Face of Defense: A Guardian's Journey Into the Military's Newest Branch

Initially unsure about her career path, Space Force Master Sgt. Allison Thodos landed a dream job as a flight chief of a collections team at the National Space Defense Center, working alongside some of the smartest minds in the military.

June 27, 2025

NSDC hosts Australian Space Capability Branch

Members of the Australian Space Capability Branch pose with U.S. Space Force Col. Matthew Bruno, National Space Defense Center deputy director, during a visit to the NSDC at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., June 17, 2025. The visit focused on missile warning and Space Domain Awareness capabilities, including architecture integration, capability development planning, and areas for international collaboration. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dalton Prejeant)

June 23, 2025

NSDC member is first Navy officer to attend USAF Weapons School's 328th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Matthew Dring, National Space Defense Center operations integrations chief, was selected to attend the weapons instructor course at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School’s 328th Weapons Squadron.

June 20, 2025

CIC Holds Executive Session, Brings Together Key Stakeholders

Key Stakeholders from U.S. Space Forces - Space's Commercial Integration Cell held an Executive Session at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 17-18.

June 10, 2025

S4S Releases Updated Mission Statement

U.S. Space Forces—Space has released an updated mission statement, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to advancing U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command and S4S priorities, ensuring mission success in defense, protection, and global space-enabled effects for the Joint Force.

June 4, 2025

NSDC hosts CODEL Senator Jerry Moran

Senator Jerry Moran, third from left, poses with U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon, National Space Defense Center director and Space Delta 15 commander, fourth from left, at the NSDC, Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., May 30, 2025. Moran, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) and co-chair of the Space Force Caucus, visited the NSDC to receive briefings on space threats and capabilities and a command-and-control and intelligence tools demonstration. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

June 3, 2025

Space Force Guardians Explore Warfighting Decisions through Character at Inaugural “Guardian Path” Event

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, headlined a senior leader panel discussion on character at the inaugural Guardian Path quarterly speaker series, held May 30, 2025, as part of the Vandenberg SFB Guardian Nexus program.

June 3, 2025

Lyon passes torch to Bell at Space Delta 15, NSDC change of command

U.S. Space Force Col. Stephen Lyon relinquished command of Space Delta 15 to USSF Col. Bryan Bell during a ceremony here, June 2, 2025.