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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York Space Systems and Lockheed Martin are building 10 satellites each for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer Tranche 0 mesh network slated to launch in 2022.
In August the Pentagon’s Space Development Agency awarded York Space Systems a $94,000,000 contract to partly build a network of satellites in low Earth orbit for the military.
The LX-CLASS was designed to support next-generation multi-mission satellite customers including the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer.
In August, the Pentagon’s Space Development Agency awarded York Space Systems a $94,000,000 contract to partly build a network of satellites in low Earth orbit for the military.
York Space Systems and Lockheed Martin are each building 10 satellites for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer Tranche 0 mesh network slated to launch in 2022.
The Space Development Agency will launch 28 Tranche 0 communications and missile-tracking satellites in 2022.
Lockheed Martin is producing 10 satellites under SDA Transport Layer Tranche 0 as part of a 20-space-vehicle Tranche 0 procurement.
The Space Development Agency revised the optical crosslink standards for Tranche 1 satellites to enable leverage of systems that the commercial sector is buying in large quantities.
The Space Development Agency is planning to order 150 communications satellites for Tranche 1 to be launched in 2024.
The Army’s tactical space layer is distinct from the Defense Department Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer, which is planned to be deployed in low Earth orbit starting in 2022.
The Space Development Agency intends to start launching satellites to space in 2022.
The Space Development Agency plans to deploy a network of satellites that would operate within the engagement range of missiles being developed by China and Russia.
The Space Development Agency will accept bids from non-U.S. vendors but will require domestic vendors to supply certain critical components such as flight computers.
The Space Development Agency will issue a request for proposals in August for the Transport Layer Tranche 1 program.
SDA awarded SpaceX a $150,000,000 commercial contract to launch its 28 Tranche 0 satellites.
The Space Development Agency will work with vendors to validate the provenance of components to reduce the risk of supply chain intrusion.
The Space Development Agency plans to start launching satellites in 2022 with a goal of having hundreds in orbit by 2024 for communications and missile detection.
The Space Development Agency is working with other Department of Defense agencies to develop encryption and other security devices for use on satellites.
Lockheed Martin is developing and building 10 space vehicles over the next two years for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer Tranche 0.
The Space Development Agency is seeking industry feedback on the design and development of mission-capable space vehicles for the National Defense Space Architecture’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer.