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PWSA Futures
FUTURES PROGRAM The SDA PWSA Futures Program develops, launches, and evaluates new technologies and concepts of operations (CONOPS) in space to reduce risk and determine readiness to proliferate in future tranches or other programs. The Futures Program is preparing a variety of experimental demonstrations in support of regional Combatant Command and joint services, including:…
Read MoreSpace Development Agency Successfully Completes Third Launch of Tranche 1 Satellites
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…
Read MoreSpace Development Agency Issues Awards to Build 36 Accelerated Missile Defense Tracking Layer Satellites for Tranche 3 in Support of Golden Dome for America
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…
Read MoreSpace Development Agency Director and Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking Announced
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…
Read MoreSDA Makes HALO Europa Award
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,…
Read MoreSDA Issues Request for Information for Future Space-To-Air Optical Communication Terminals
Posted On: January 28, 2026 Response Date: February 27, 2026 Space Development Agency (SDA) today published a request for information (RFI) seeking industry solutions for airborne optical communication terminals. This initiative aims to equip aircraft with the ability to connect directly to SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), a resilient network of satellites in low…
Read MoreSpace Development Agency Makes Awards to Build 72 Tracking Layer Satellites for Tranche 3
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…
Read MoreSpace Development Agency Completes Successful Launch of First Tranche 1 Satellites
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Read MoreActing Director Announced for Space Development Agency
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,…
Read MoreSpace Development Agency demos key space-to-air communications link
Date: September 2, 2025 | Outlet: Defense News | By: Courtney Albon In a series of trials this summer, the Space Development Agency and its industry team demonstrated two-way optical communications between a satellite and an aircraft in flight — a milestone for the agency’s efforts to establish a secure, high-speed, communications network that can…
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