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GROUND & LAUNCH

SDA's Ground & Launch Layer enables ground systems and launch capabilities to support a responsive and resilient space architecture.

The SDA Ground & Launch Layer provides an integrated, resilient ground infrastructure necessary to enable the space-based capabilities of the other layers to transmit, receive, process, exploit and disseminate data. This infrastructure must:

  • Manage the constellation.
  • Host and execute command and control (C2) capabilities.
  • Host mission processing and battle management command, control, and communications (BMC3) applications.
  • Task and manage ground-based communication gateways.
  • Connect across secure long-haul communications networks.
  • Implement cyber security systems.
  • Provide computing, networking, and storage capabilities.

Leveraging advanced technologies, such as optical ground terminals and dual-band antennas, and aligning with the U.S. Space Force's presentation of forces to U.S. Space Command, are fundamental to SDA's approach.

In addition, the Ground & Launch Layer facilitates launch acquisition, space vehicle integration, and satellite operations infrastructure for all other SDA Layers.