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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Joe Chan, presidente de la SDA, expresó su entusiasmo por la colaboración con GMV y destacó su importancia para la misión de salvaguardar las operaciones espaciales.
La SDA y GMV se asociarán con operadores de satélites, proveedores y agencias de datos de información de vigilancia espacial para mejorar la colaboración.
La SDA seleccionó a GMV mediante un proceso competitivo que recibió múltiples propuestas.
SpaceX regularly works with the United States Space Development Agency and the United States Space Force (USSF).
The SCOT80 optical communications terminal is deployed on several low Earth orbit satellites, including Kepler Communications’ commercial fleet and Space Development Agency military satellites built by Lockheed Martin.
York Space Systems completed Critical Design Review for 62 satellites currently in development under the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer Alpha contract.
York Space Systems passed System Requirements Review for 10 satellites under the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer Gamma variant.
Under the Space Development Agency program, L3Harris is supplying infrared payloads to Millennium Space Systems.
The Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture aims to deploy a Tracking Layer of hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit to enhance missile detection and tracking capabilities.
The Space Development Agency has awarded L3Harris contracts under the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture that collectively include 38 satellites across Tranche 0, Tranche 1, and Tranche 2.
In January 2024 L3Harris received a $919,000,000 contract from the Space Development Agency to design and build 18 space vehicles with infrared payloads for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer.
L3Harris Technologies completed Preliminary Design Review for the development of 18 space vehicles for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program.
The Space Development Agency plans to launch 160 satellites for Tranche 1 of the PWSA starting in spring 2025.
L3Harris Technologies conducted a Critical Design Review for 45 mission payload (MPL) radios and 40 CXK-1000 radios they are designing, developing, and producing in support of Lockheed Martin Space’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer Beta contract with the Space Development Agency.
In early 2024, the Space Development Agency awarded L3Harris a $919,000,000 contract to develop 18 infrared space vehicles for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer to provide near-global missile warning and tracking coverage.
Tranche 2 Transport Layer Beta is part of the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).
In early 2024, four missile-tracking satellites designed and built by L3Harris launched into orbit as part of the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Tracking Layer program.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has been awarded a contract valued at a maximum of $116,700,000 over five years to create and operate an Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure for the U.S. Space Development Agency’s Advanced Fire Control program.
Project 2025 proposes changing the Space Development Agency’s approach to building a low Earth orbit constellation to a methodology that maintains aggressive timelines with greater engineering rigor and emphasis on sustainment, support, and fully integrated space operations.
The Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture program is deploying a network of low Earth orbit satellites equipped with infrared sensors to improve the U.S. military’s ability to detect and respond to missile threats.