Space and Missile Systems Center

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) is a division of the United States Space Force responsible for developing, acquiring, and managing space and missile systems. It designs and builds satellites and missile technology essential for national security, space operations, and communications. SMC ensures these systems are reliable, innovative, and capable of supporting military and intelligence missions worldwide. Essentially, it serves as the Pentagon’s hub for maintaining U.S. space and missile capabilities, coordinating efforts to advance technology, and safeguarding national interests in space and missile domains.