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More than 60 data transport Tranche 1 satellites now on orbit for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture July 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the third successful launch of the Tranche 1 (T1) satellites for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space…

Acceleration of missile warning/missile tracking and missile defense capabilities for Tracking Layer July 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Space Development Agency (SDA), in support of the U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking, today announced the award of two agreements, with a total value of approximately $1.75 billion, to field…

May 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced selection of Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the director of the agency, where he continues to lead the strategic direction and portfolio execution for acquisition and delivery of Tranche 1 & 2 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Sandhoo has also…

April 7, 2026 HALO Europa Track 1 Acquisition To Demonstrate Advanced Next-Generation Tactical Space Communications WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced it has awarded a prototype agreement under the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit, or HALO, Europa Track 1 solicitation to Capella, an IonQ company, based in San Francisco,…

Feb. 23, 2026 Initial HALO Europa Acquisition To Demonstrate Commercial TACSATCOM WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced it has awarded a $30 million prototype agreement for the first commercial solutions program under the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit, or HALO, Europa Track 2 solicitation to AST SpaceMobile, Inc., Midland,…

Date: Dec. 19, 2025 Tracking Layer Tranche 3 expands upon missile warning/missile tracking and missile defense capabilities deployed in Tranches 1 and 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the award of four agreements, with a total value of approximately $3.5 billion, to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites to proliferate missile…

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Sept. 8, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the selection of Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the acting director of SDA, where he will lead the strategic direction and  program execution for acquisition, delivery, and operations of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Sandhoo, most recently the agency’s deputy director,…

July 8, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the selection of Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the new Deputy Director of SDA, where he supports the director in the daily management of the organization and the execution of the development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Sandhoo…

Date: June 24, 2025 SDA delivers first of 12 risk reduction satellites on orbit for experimentation and demonstration WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Space Development Agency today announced the successful launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, of the first prototype among 12 risk reduction satellites comprising the Tranche 1 Demonstration and Experimentation System (T1DES) constellation that…