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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On Wednesday, October 15 at 4:06 p.m. PT, SpaceX launched the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 data transport mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Tranche 1 Transport Layer C is one of six missions by the United States Space Force Space Development Agency for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 Transport Layer constellation.
This is the second of ten Tranche 1 missions that Falcon 9 will launch on behalf of the Space Development Agency.
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, October 15 at 4:03 p.m. PT for a Falcon 9 launch of the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 data transport mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The California launch is for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 data transport mission.
The U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) is launching a satellite constellation designed for warfighters that resembles Starlink in size and cost.
The Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture transport and tracking layers will support Golden Dome.
SciTec's customers include the National Reconnaissance Office, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, U.S. Space Systems Command, the Space Development Agency, and the Missile Defense Agency.
Sierra Space completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer (T2TRK).
The Space Development Agency's recent Tranche One launch marks the first wave of more than 150 satellites.
Lanteris is delivering buses to L3Harris for the Space Development Agency’s tracking layer.
Lanteris delivered its first spacecraft buses to L3Harris for its subcontract on the Space Development Agency constellation.
Terran Orbital has delivered all 42 satellite bus platforms ordered for the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 program.
Lockheed Martin shipped its 21 Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
A York-built Tranche 0 satellite linked with a Space Development Agency (SDA) optical ground terminal.
The Space Development Agency launched the first batch of satellites for the Tranche 1, Transport Layer of its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture earlier this month.
Terran Orbital has completed delivery of 42 satellite buses to Lockheed Martin for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1, Transport Layer.
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is currently testing Link 16 communications from space using its Tranche 0 satellites.
York Space Systems launched 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission.
Fenix Space’s U.S. Department of War customers include the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Space Development Agency (SDA), and National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC).