The U.S. Space Force (USSF)’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded rideshare integrator SEOPS a contract to integrate six payloads on the upcoming Rideshare 2024-Blaze mission.  For the Blaze mission, SEOPS will provide comprehensive mission management, integration services as well as deployment systems for the six payloads supporting technology demonstrations. This includes one evolved secondary payload adapter (ESPA)-class satellite and five cubesats.  SEOPS was awarded the Rideshare 2024-Blaze mission via a General Services Administration (GSA) contract schedule. Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space (AATS) Mission Integration Branch (AAMI) and the Small Launch and Targets Division (AAMX) in support of the DoD Space Test Program (STP) contracted for the commercial rideshare services. SEOPS CEO Chad Brinkley commented: “Our proven track record and expertise in solving complex launch challenges for both commercial and military organizations with our wide range of integration services and hardware products is a significant advantage in securing contracts like this from the DoD.”