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 U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command commander, left, and Kayla Del Rosario, California Polytechnic State University mechanical engineer student, discuss current and future projects of the Cal Poly CubeSat Laboratory at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., April 25, 2023. The Cal Poly CubeSat Laboratory is part of PolySat, a student-run, multidisciplinary independent research lab at the university which partnered with Vandenberg through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) in 2019, the first of its kind between the base and an academic institution. A CRADA is a no-cost collaboration that enables the transfer and exchange of technology and professional expertise. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 U.S. Space Force Maj. Matthew Masters, Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) Commander's Action Group deputy chief, left, and U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, CFSCC commander, middle, listen to Kayla Del Rosario, California Polytechnic State University mechanical engineer student, as she explains some of the materials she uses for CubeSat satellite projects at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., April 25, 2023. The Cal Poly CubeSat Laboratory is part of PolySat, a student-run, multidisciplinary independent research lab at the university which partnered with Vandenberg through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) in 2019, the first of its kind between the base and an academic institution. A CRADA is a no-cost collaboration that enables the transfer and exchange of technology and professional expertise. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 Dr. John Bellardo, Cal Poly CubeSat Laboratory Director, left, explains current student-developed satellite projects to U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command commander, at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., April 25, 2023. The Cal Poly CubeSat Laboratory is part of PolySat, a student-run, multidisciplinary independent research lab at the university which partnered with Vandenberg through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) in 2019, the first of its kind between the base and an academic institution. A CRADA is a no-cost collaboration that enables the transfer and exchange of technology and professional expertise. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) commander, speaks to audience members of the Cal Poly CubeSat Developer’s Workshop at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., April 25, 2023. During his keynote address, Schiess gave an overview of CFSCC's roles and responsibilities while also focusing on the importance of Space Domain Awareness as the domain becomes more contested and congested. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 Leadership from the Romanian Communications and Information Command, Romanian Space Agency, Combined Force Space Component Command and the Alabama Air National Guard stand together for a group photo outside the
Pacific Coast Club on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 25, 2023. Mr. Flaviu Răducanu, Romanian Space Agency President and General Director, and Maj. Gen. Adrian Brînză, Romanian Communications and Information Command commander, sat down with U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) commander, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Grange S. Coffin, CFSCC senior enlisted leader, for a key leader engagement that focused on discuss Space Domain Awareness, command and control space operations, and benefits of Space Sharing Agreements. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 Maj. Gen. Adrian Brînză, Romanian Communications and Information Command commander, left, greets U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) commander, middle, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Grange S. Coffin, CFSCC senior enlisted leader, in front of the Pacific Coast Club on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 25, 2023. A total of five Romanian representatives, two from
the Communications and Information Command and three from the Romanian Space Agency, immersed with CFSCC representatives for a full day to discuss Space Domain Awareness, command and control space operations, and benefits of Space Sharing Agreements. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Shaun Sexton, Air Component Commander, left, and U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, CJ5/8 Deputy Director, stand together outside of the Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 21, 2023. As a part of the Combined Space Operations initiative, New Zealand is a key partner in encouraging the responsible and sustainable use of space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Shaun Sexton, Air Component Commander, right, greets Mr. Pell Thompson, Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) Deputy Chief of Staff, middle, and U.S. Space Force Lt. Col.
Matthew Knepper, CJ5/8 Deputy Director, during the beginning of Sexton's visit to CFSCC headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 21, 2023. The visit enhanced Sexton's understanding of what capabilities the CSpOC provides and helped to build key working relationships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, CJ5/8 Deputy Director, left, greets Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Shaun Sexton, Air Component Commander (ACC), in front of Combined Force Space Component Command headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 21, 2023. As ACC, Sexton is responsible to the Chief of Air Force for the command, training and generation of Air Force Elements including all flying training, formations and activities that enable Air Surveillance and Response, Naval Air, Strategic Air, Theatre Air and Tactical Air capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)
 Maj. Mike Corson (left), 418th Flight Test Squadron commander, and Capt. Terrence McKenna, AFWERX Agility Prime test and experimentation lead, perform a pre-flight check on a Joby S4 aircraft. The Joby S4 is a five-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. (Courtesy photo)
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