Space Development Agency
companySpace Development Agency develops space architectures to enhance U.S. military capabilities.
Established in 2019, the Space Development Agency (SDA) focuses on creating a Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture to improve U.S. military lethality and survivability. The agency employs spiral development methods to deliver capabilities every two years, adapting to evolving threats. Recent initiatives include prototype agreements for low Earth orbit systems.
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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.