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U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)

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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

The U.S. Space Development Agency has named Rocket Lab as the prime contractor for the design and manufacture of 18 satellites for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductJan 5, 2026U.S. Space Force Selects Rocket Lab as Missile Defense Satellite Prime Contractor

Lockheed Martin will deliver 18 space vehicles that provide missile warning, tracking, and defense functions for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 5, 2026Terran Orbital to build satellite buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer

The total contract value awarded to Rocket Lab by the SDA now exceeds $1.3 billion.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative FinancialJan 5, 2026U.S. Space Force Selects Rocket Lab as Missile Defense Satellite Prime Contractor

L3Harris received an $843 million contract from the Space Development Agency to build 18 infrared tracking satellites for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 5, 2026L3Harris Consolidates into Three Segments; Creates Dedicated Space & Mission Systems Unit

Terran Orbital has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply satellite bus platforms for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Tracking Layer within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 5, 2026Terran Orbital to build satellite buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer

Rocket Lab has an existing $515 million contract to deliver 18 satellites for SDA’s Transport Layer-Beta Tranche 2 program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipJan 5, 2026U.S. Space Force Selects Rocket Lab as Missile Defense Satellite Prime Contractor

L3Harris has positioned itself as a prime contractor for the Golden Dome initiative, recently delivering hypersonic ballistic tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 4, 2026L3Harris Nears $500 Million Stake Sale of Space Propulsion Assets to AE Industrial Partners

The Space Development Agency is building a proliferated constellation of satellites to deliver continuous missile warning and tracking coverage.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 2, 2026Muon Space secures Direct to Phase II award for SDA missile warning and tracking mission

The Space Development Agency’s proliferated constellation systems are intended to detect, track, and support engagement of ballistic, hypersonic, and other emerging threats by providing timely and precise data to defense networks.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 2, 2026Muon Space secures Direct to Phase II award for SDA missile warning and tracking mission

The award positions Muon Space to contribute to the Space Development Agency’s effort to deploy a resilient, low-latency space architecture that supports missile defense, domain awareness, and integrated deterrence objectives.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralJan 2, 2026Muon Space secures Direct to Phase II award for SDA missile warning and tracking mission

A critical component supplier failed to deliver components on time for the Space Development Agency’s constellation in 2025.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025Beyond Backup Plans

The Space Development Agency delayed its satellite constellation in 2025.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025Beyond Backup Plans

The Space Development Agency had no backup plan for the missing component supplier during the 2025 delay.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralDec 31, 2025Beyond Backup Plans

The United States Space Development Agency’s responsibilities include providing low-latency tactical data links (Transport Layer), advanced tracking and missile-defense capabilities (Tracking Layer), and battle management and custody of critical targets (Custody Layer).

Mentioned as: United States Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductDec 30, 2025EEUU invierte 3.500 millones de dólares en una constelación de 72 satélites antimisiles

The United States Space Development Agency develops and operates the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralDec 30, 2025EEUU invierte 3.500 millones de dólares en una constelación de 72 satélites antimisiles

The United States Space Development Agency awarded four contracts totaling approximately $3.5 billion to build 72 missile-tracking satellites for the next phase of a low Earth orbit constellation designed to detect and track advanced missile threats.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipDec 30, 2025EEUU invierte 3.500 millones de dólares en una constelación de 72 satélites antimisiles

In November 2024, the Space Development Agency awarded Kratos a prime contract to build the Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (AFCGI).

Mentioned as: the space development agencyOrg RelationshipDec 30, 2025Kratos EPOCH C2 Software Completes Factory Acceptance Testing for Airbus OneSat Platform

Gurpartap GP Sandhoo is the acting director of the United States Space Development Agency.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralDec 30, 2025EEUU invierte 3.500 millones de dólares en una constelación de 72 satélites antimisiles
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