Gurpartap Sandhoo
personGurpartap Sandhoo is the Acting Director of the Space Development Agency.
Dr. Gurpartap 'GP' Sandhoo serves as the Acting Director of the Space Development Agency, where he oversees the development and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Previously, he was the Deputy Director, contributing to the management and execution of essential space-based capabilities for military missions. His career includes leadership roles at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, focusing on advanced space systems technologies.
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SDA’s Sandhoo: Tranche 1 Launches Resume in May or June
Space Development Agency's acting director Gurpartap Sandhoo announced that Tranche 1 Transport Layer launches will resume in May or June 2026 after a pause for technical fixes. The first orbital plane launched on September 10, 2025, delivering 21 York Space Systems vehicles for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Future launches will integrate software corrections for improved performance.