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Space 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…
Read MoreNew Deputy Director Announced for Space Development Agency
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…
Read MoreWhat SDA’s latest win signals for military space
Date: July 1, 2025 | Outlet: Defense One | By: Amber Corrin The Space Development Agency’s experimental satellite program just kicked off with a record-fast shift into full operating mode, offering what officials see as a promising start for an ambitious military space strategy. The Dragoon spacecraft, launched June 23, is the first of 12…
Read MoreSpace Development Agency Completes Successful Launch of T1DES Prototype Satellite
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…
Read MoreSDA Issues Solicitation to Recompete 10 Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Gamma Variant Space Vehicles
Posted On: March 7, 2025 Responses Due: April 22, 2025 SDA seeks industry submissions to recompete 10 Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) Gamma variant space vehicles. This solicitation is for the Gamma (γ) variant of the Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) to be executed by the Advanced Fire Control (AFC) Program. AFC delivers operationally relevant prototypes…
Read MoreInterview With Space Development Agency’s Chief Of Contracts, Christopher Glista
Date: March 3, 2025 | Outlet: Defense Acquisition University Magazine | By: Emily Ashcom and Benjamin Tyree Christopher Glista, Chief of Contracts for the Space Development Agency (SDA), is responsible for the daily operation of SDA’s contracting cell and advises agency leadership on acquisition planning and provides contracting support for SDA business operations. Under his…
Read MoreSDA Issues Special Notice Seeking Iron Dome for America Architecture Studies
Posted On: February 10, 2025 Responses Due: February 28, 2025 The Space Development Agency (SDA) is seeking executive summaries to prepare for 60-day studies on an “Iron Dome for America” architecture and capability. SDA is interested in industry’s perspective on implementing the Iron Dome for America architecture, with particular focus on enhancing the Proliferated Warfighter…
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