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U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)

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Lockheed Martin is one of the prime contractors selected to build the Space Development Agency’s transport layer.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 18, 2022Lockheed Martin proposes multi-layer space network for missile defense

SDA’s LEO transport layer does not provide data transport capabilities for assets operating in medium Earth orbit and geosynchronous orbit.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 18, 2022Lockheed Martin proposes multi-layer space network for missile defense

The Space Development Agency stated that two more launches needed to be funded in 2023 to accelerate deployment of the missile-tracking constellation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

The Space Development Agency is developing the Transport Layer as a global network of broadband satellites in low Earth orbit.

Mentioned as: Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

The Space Development Agency planned a $2,500,000,000 missile-tracking constellation that was initially planned to begin launching in 2026 and was being accelerated to 2025.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

The Space Development Agency anticipated receiving six to 10 bids for the Tracking Layer Tranche 1 contract.

Mentioned as: the space development agencyOrg RelationshipApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

The U.S. Space Force requested an additional $200,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 to launch satellites for the Space Development Agency’s missile-tracking constellation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

The Space Development Agency expects to award contracts in June 2023 so satellites can be ready for launch in 2025.

Mentioned as: the space development agencyTechnical ProductApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

After Congress passed the 2022 budget, the Space Development Agency issued a request for industry bids for at least 28 satellites labeled Tracking Layer Tranche 1 with proposals due 2023-04-20.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

The Space Development Agency anticipates selecting two vendors to provide 14 or more satellites each for Tracking Layer Tranche 1.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 10, 2022Space Development Agency to accelerate deployment of missile-tracking satellites

Warpspace opened a branch in Washington, D.C., to build relationships with the U.S. government and engage with the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer work.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 9, 2022Japanese satellite laser-comm startup Warpspace draws bead on U.S. market

The Space Development Agency is building a Transport Layer constellation of hundreds of data-relay satellites to support military communications.

Mentioned as: Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductApr 9, 2022Japanese satellite laser-comm startup Warpspace draws bead on U.S. market

The Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer will provide connectivity directly to warfighters and enable sending targeting data down to interceptors.

Mentioned as: Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductApr 6, 2022War in Ukraine underscores need for missile defense upgrade

The Space Development Agency is developing a network to pass hypersonic glide vehicle targeting data and other targeting data around the world via its Transport Layer and existing tactical data links.

Mentioned as: Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductApr 6, 2022War in Ukraine underscores need for missile defense upgrade

Funding added to SDA’s 2022 budget enables launch of the Tranche One Tracking Layer starting in May of 2025.

Mentioned as: SDATechnical ProductApr 6, 2022War in Ukraine underscores need for missile defense upgrade

Congress added $550,000,000 to the Space Development Agency’s 2022 budget to accelerate the missile detection tracking layer.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 6, 2022War in Ukraine underscores need for missile defense upgrade

The Missile Defense Agency has a technology demonstration scheduled for March 2023 that SDA is tracking to improve missile-tracking accuracy.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralApr 6, 2022War in Ukraine underscores need for missile defense upgrade

The Space Development Agency is developing a missile Tracking Layer intended to detect and track hypersonic weapons.

Mentioned as: Space Development AgencyTechnical ProductApr 6, 2022War in Ukraine underscores need for missile defense upgrade

The Space Development Agency selected York Space Systems in August 2020 to provide 10 satellites for Tranche 0.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Org RelationshipApr 5, 2022York Space to triple satellite production to meet military and commercial demand

The 2023 budget request includes funds for resilient missile warning and tracking capabilities and, with the Space Development Agency, for the first instantiation of a communications architecture to support the joint force in conflict.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)Narrative GeneralApr 5, 2022Kendall: Space Force budget boost speaks to the value of space in defense strategy
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