Optical comms networks offer some advantages over RF networks, experts say.

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…

Troy Meink also told lawmakers that the Department of the Air Force must move faster on innovating new technologies.

The agency now expects to launch the first satellites in Tranche 1 of the PWSA later this summer.

On-orbit laser communications are a critical enabling technology for the Space Development Agency's planned mega-constellation known as the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

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