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companySpace Development Agency (SDA) delivers space-based capabilities to support U.S. military operations.
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is a U.S. Space Force unit focused on deploying disruptive space technology, including missile tracking via satellite constellations. SDA aims to enhance the capabilities of the joint warfighter by quickly delivering essential space-based solutions. Collaborations with industry partners like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are integral to its mission.
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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.
NorthStar Earth & Space to Go Public in SPAC Deal at $300M Valuation
NorthStar Earth & Space plans to go public via a SPAC deal with Viking Acquisition Corp. I, valuing the company at $300M. The transaction includes a $30M PIPE from Cartesian Capital Group, aimed at funding its satellite constellation and operations. NorthStar's SDA capabilities include tracking objects as small as 10 cm in orbit, enhancing sustainability in space.