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Lt. Gen. J.T. Thompson

U.S., Partner Space Launches on Track as Importance of International Collaboration Grows

May 12, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
Space and Missile Systems Center boss Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, speaking May 12 during a Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Space Power Forum, said strengthening ties with allies is increasingly important in both realizing “big-time” cost savings and speeding up the delivery of operational ...

SMC Completes Critical Design Reviews Despite COVID-19 Restrictions

June 17, 2020 | By Brian W. Everstine
The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions moved much of the Space and Missile Systems Center’s work online, but the Space Force still met major milestones on new systems virtually. In recent weeks, the GPS III Follow-on finished its critical design review campaign virtually and on ...

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