The U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) is a U.S. Space Force direct-reporting unit focused on the rapid deployment of space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter. It aims to achieve this through the development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, a threat-driven constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit. SDA's key focus areas include military data and communications connectivity, missile tracking, and development of a resilient space architecture, working with partners like Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, and York Space Systems. Their work supports terrestrial missions and enhances warfighter lethality, maneuverability, and survivability.
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Northrop Grumman received a contract from the Space Development Agency related to the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.
The Space Development Agency awarded Starfish Space an Otter end-of-life disposal services contract.
Rocket Lab said integrating OSI will strengthen its vertical integration for programs including the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture and position the company for initiatives such as the Golden Dome missile defense system and future Mars exploration missions.
Rocket Lab holds a $515 million prime contract with the Space Development Agency to design, manufacture, and operate 18 satellites for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer Beta variant.
SATCOM Stage 4 is modeled after the U.S. Space Development Agency’s Warfighter Space Architecture.
Rocket Lab holds a prime contract with the Space Development Agency to design, manufacture, and operate 18 satellites for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer Beta variant.
Rocket Lab is in the Critical Design Review phase for the Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Transport Layer satellites.
Lockheed Martin secured a $1.1 billion Space Development Agency award in December 2025.
L3Harris Technologies holds an $843 million Space Development Agency contract for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.
Rocket Lab was selected as a lead integrator for the Space Development Agency.
The Space Development Agency prime contract for Rocket Lab is valued at $515 million and is supplemented by $301 million in additional classified and agency task orders.
Rocket Lab is in the Critical Design Review phase for the Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Transport Layer satellites.
SATCOM Stage 4 is modeled after the U.S. Space Development Agency’s Warfighter Space Architecture.
L3Harris Technologies holds an $843 million Space Development Agency contract for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.
Lockheed Martin secured a $1.1 billion Space Development Agency award in December 2025 and a $3.5 billion ground segment contract in January 2026.
Rocket Lab was selected as a lead integrator for the Space Development Agency.
The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded a demonstration contract to AST SpaceMobile USA for the Europa Track 2 Commercial Solutions program.
The Europa Track 2 demonstrations will evaluate how commercial satellite infrastructure can be applied for defense applications and deliver data products as-a-service to the Space Development Agency.
Rocket Lab received an $805 million award for the Space Development Agency Tranche III Tracking contract in December 2025.
The contract with SDA is the first prime contract awarded to AST SpaceMobile USA.