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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The Space Development Agency awarded a prototype agreement to L3Harris Technologies last year to provide initial missile warning and missile tracking warfighting capability for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
Prior to winning the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer contract, L3Harris designed, developed, and built four satellites in less than three years for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Tracking Layer program.
L3Harris Technologies received a contract with a potential value of up to $919,000,000 to design and build 18 infrared space vehicles for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program.
L3Harris is building a 16-vehicle satellite constellation for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer program.
The Space Development Agency awarded a prototype agreement to L3Harris Technologies last year to provide initial missile warning and missile tracking warfighting capability for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
The Space Development Agency sought industry feedback for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer Gamma (T2TL Gamma) draft solicitation.
The Space Development Agency expects to procure approximately 20 T2TL Gamma space vehicles with a payload specifically designed to close future kill chains via the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
The Space Development Agency awarded a prototype agreement to L3Harris Technologies in 2023 to provide initial missile warning and missile tracking warfighting capability for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
Michael Corriea, vice president of Warning Programs at Lockheed Martin Space, supports the proliferated space architecture the Space Development Agency is building to protect the United States and allies.
The 18 satellites are for Tranche 2 Tracking Layer of the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, part of the Department of Defense’s low Earth orbit constellation.
The Space Development Agency selected Mynaric to contribute to an optical ground station demonstration.
Mynaric was selected by Raytheon for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer program.
The Space Development Agency awarded Sierra Space a prime contract valued at $740,000,000 through Other Transaction Authority for 18 missile warning and tracking satellites.
The Space Development Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to build 18 space vehicles for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer constellation.
L3Harris Technologies received a contract with a potential value of up to $919,000,000 to design and build 18 infrared space vehicles for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer program.
The Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program is intended to provide near-global missile warning and tracking coverage.
L3Harris designed, developed, and built four satellites in less than three years for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Tracking Layer program.
L3Harris is building a 16-vehicle satellite constellation for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer program.
The agreement with the Space Development Agency includes a $20,000,000 incentive payment for on-time delivery.
Sierra Space won a prime contract from the Space Development Agency valued at $740,000,000 through an Other Transaction Authority for 18 missile warning and tracking satellites.