The Space Data Network has multiple components and will support a number of Pentagon-wide efforts, including the Golden Dome for America missile defense architecture.

The organization intends to launch selected sensor and seeker prototypes into space for a demonstration no later than two years after it contracts vendors.

The Tranche 3 tracking layer will comprise 72 satellites to provide near-continuous global coverage, with half featuring payloads able to create fire-control data.

SDA was looking to build out PNT capabilities in the Tranche 3 transport layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, which the Department of the Air Force…

“This is the first time we’ll be able to start working with our [combatant commanders] and our joint force to start integrating space into their operations and…

After more than six years at SDA's helm, Tournear is departing to pursue a "new opportunity," according to the agency.

Developed under SDA's Tranche 1 Demonstration and Experimentation System (T1DES) program, the platform will test tactical satellite communication capabilities on orbit.

Derek Tournear was placed on administrative leave in January following a bid protest from Viasat over the agency's award for the Gamma variant of the Tranche 2…

The technical integrated planning team is currently analyzing technological maturity, cost estimates and capability gaps of space systems that could be part of the architecture, according to…

The Space Development Agency is interested in custody layer, HBTSS and other capabilities for the planned missile defense architecture.