When has anything to do with space ever stayed the same? Satellites are smaller, launches are more frequent, capabilities are more advanced, threats are more real.

At Space Systems Command, we recognize change can be hard, particularly as we deal with changes in civilian workforce numbers, return to office mandates and other internal pivots. But we also understand that change is the inevitable result of progress. Change is central to the important work we do at SSC to empower our nation’s warfighters. They demand — and deserve — speed, adaptability and decisive action.

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Lt. Gen. Phil Garrant is the commander of Space Systems Command where he manages a $15.6 billion annual space acquisition budget and works with the joint forces, industry, government agencies, academia, and allied organizations to accelerate innovation...