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U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)

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SDA-3 calls for SpaceX to launch 18 Tranche 2 Tracking Layer satellites by Lockheed Martin.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 11, 2026Latest News

Starfish Space will build, launch, and operate an Otter spacecraft in low Earth orbit to dispose of Space Development Agency satellites at the end of their operational lives.

Mentioned as: space development agencyTechnical ProductJan 9, 2026First Deorbit-as-a-Service Contract Awarded to Starfish Space

The Space Development Agency experienced deployment delays on its Tranche 1 satellite constellation due to government procurement regulations while many commercial operators avoided similar delays.

Mentioned as: the space development agencyTechnical ProductJan 9, 2026First Deorbit-as-a-Service Contract Awarded to Starfish Space

The U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency awarded a $52.5 million contract to Starfish Space to provide Deorbit-as-a-Service for satellites within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

Mentioned as: space development agencyTechnical ProductJan 9, 2026First Deorbit-as-a-Service Contract Awarded to Starfish Space

One of the missions is for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) FOO Fighter scheduled for Q3 2026.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 9, 2026The USSF has awarded another 9 missions to SpaceX under NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1! 1 for the SDA's FOO Fighter NET Q3 2026, 2 for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer (T2TR) with Lockheed Martin satellites NET Q2 2027, 2 for T2TR with L3Harris satellites NET 2027, and 4 NRO missions.

Sierra Space has completed the first nine satellite structures for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program.

Mentioned as: Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductJan 8, 2026Sierra Space finishes first plane of SDA missile tracking satellite structures

Sierra Space has completed the first nine satellite structures for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program three months ahead of schedule.

Mentioned as: the space development agencyTechnical ProductJan 8, 2026First Nine Satellite Structures for the SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Completed by Sierra Space

The SDA is prioritizing vendors that can offer modular, rapidly deployable ground solutions to match the agency’s two-year 'spiral development' cadence.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 8, 2026SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

The SDA intends to have the first Tranche 3 ground stations operational and tested well ahead of the scheduled 2029 launch of the first Tranche 3 orbital planes.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 8, 2026SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

The Request for Information marks a shift toward hardening the terrestrial layer of the Pentagon’s mesh network as the SDA scales its orbital assets to address hypersonic threats.

Mentioned as: SDATechnical ProductJan 8, 2026SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

The Space Development Agency released a business notice on January 6, 2026, surveying the industrial base for its ability to provide Ground Entry Points to support Tranche 3 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 8, 2026SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

The SDA is seeking highly resilient, low-latency ground stations to manage the massive data throughput of the Tranche 3 Transport and Tracking layers.

Mentioned as: sdaTechnical ProductJan 8, 2026SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

The SDA awarded $3.5 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Rocket Lab for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.

Mentioned as: sdaOrg RelationshipJan 8, 2026SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

The 18 satellites for the SDA will be equipped with advanced infrared sensors to detect and track ballistic, hypersonic, and next-generation missile threats.

Mentioned as: SDATechnical ProductJan 8, 2026First Nine Satellite Structures for the SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Completed by Sierra Space

Lockheed Martin has selected Terran Orbital to provide satellite buses for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (T3TRK) under the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 6, 2026Terran Orbital to Deliver Missile Warning Satellite Buses

Terran Orbital's manufacturing and supply chain capabilities align with SDA’s objectives for large-scale, proliferated constellations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 6, 2026Terran Orbital to Deliver Missile Warning Satellite Buses

Terran Orbital provided satellite buses that contributed to the successful development, production, and on-orbit performance of SDA's constellations.

Mentioned as: SDATechnical ProductJan 6, 2026Terran Orbital to Deliver Missile Warning Satellite Buses

The Tranche 3 Tracking Layer expands SDA’s ability to detect, track, and provide fire-control-quality data on advanced missile threats, including hypersonic weapons.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 6, 2026Terran Orbital to Deliver Missile Warning Satellite Buses

The U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency wants input from companies on their ability to build ground entry points for Tranche 3 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 6, 2026Latest News

Sierra Space has completed satellite structures for the first nine of 18 satellites for the Space Development Agency.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 6, 2026Latest News
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