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In August 2025 the Space Development Agency, in partnership with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems and Kepler Communications, established a bi-directional optical link between a commercial satellite and an airborne terminal.
The Space Development Agency aims to normalize airborne optical link capability across its Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 satellite deployments.
The Space Development Agency experienced 6 to 8 month delays on its Tranche 1 constellation partially due to propulsion supply chain issues.
Leonardo DRS will integrate high-performance infrared payloads into the Space Development Agency Tracking Layer architecture to provide faster, more accurate warning and tracking data to commanders and interceptor operators.
The GAO made six recommendations to keep the SDA and its contractors on track for PWSA.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report this week reviewing the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) planning for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).
The GAO found that the SDA overestimated the maturity of the technology it required contractors to deliver for PWSA.
York Space Systems demonstrated shorter production timelines during the Space Development Agency’s Dragoon mission last year.
The SDA concurred with five of the six GAO recommendations and did not concur with the fifth recommendation requiring cost information from contractors.
Spain requires Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to achieve continuous understanding, perception, and interpretation of all aspects of the space domain and their operational impacts across domains.
In September 2025, York Space Systems became the first prime contractor to launch and deploy 21 satellites for the SDA’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission within hours of launch.
The Space Development Agency launched 21 satellites built by York Space Systems for the Tranche 1 Transport Layer in September.
Lockheed Martin projects Space to grow approximately 5% year-over-year at the midpoint in 2026 with strong growth expected on Fleet Ballistic Missile, Next Generation Interceptor, and hypersonic programs and solid growth from space tracking and communication missions due to the Space Development Agency’s Transport and Tracking Layer programs.
As of late 2025, York Space Systems is the primary provider for the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
York Space Systems is a prime contractor for the Space Development Agency.
As of January 9, 2026, the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command announced task order awards for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 providing launches for the Space Development Agency and the National Reconnaissance Office.
The GAO report found that three combatant commands said they lack insight into how SDA forms requirements for each tranche.
Northrop Grumman is deepening its integration into the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
SDA uses a spiral development model intended to balance technical and programmatic risks while taking a commercial-first approach, accelerating fielded capabilities, enhancing industrial base capacity, and increasing flexibility.
The Space Development Agency reported early milestones for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), but the GAO concluded those reports do not reflect underlying schedule risks.