Drafts of the fiscal 2027 NDAA include provisions to repeal existing laws that established the Space Development Agency.

“We did see software and hardware issues on the ones on orbit right now. That’s why we kind of delayed and took a pause to make sure…

The 36 missile warning and tracking satellites are expected to launch by the end of 2028 in support of Golden Dome.

The proposal comes as the Pentagon looks to replicate the acquisition processes practiced by both SDA and the Space RCO department-wide.

Gurpartap "GP" Sandhoo's new dual-hatted roles come as the Space Force shakes up its acquisition structure in line with broader Pentagon efforts.

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…