Space Development Agency
@SemperCitiusSDA
Space Development Agency, U.S. Department of Defense. Engagement is not endorsement.
Check out this afternoon's launch livestream with SDA's T1DES Proto demo mission aboard, built by @YorkSpaceSystem to demo TACSATCOM and satellite bus for future #PWSA tranches. #SemperCitius #Space #Defense #industry
Targeting Sunday, June 22 for a Falcon 9 launch of the Transporter-14 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E in California. Teams are keeping an eye on weather → spacex.com/launches
K2 Space received a SBIR Phase II from SDA in '23. In '24, they won their 1st non-SBIR contract by USSF for work on the MEO Resilient GPS. K2 is now developing its 1st govt mission under a $60M STRATFI and is also expanding its footprint, aimed at scaling production. #TradeSpace
Last call for #industry submissions for Tranche 2 Demonstration and Experimentation System (T2DES) Europa Program of the #PWSA. Submit by July 28. The T2DES may leverage technologies and methods matured on the Europa SVs for future SDA constellations. sam.gov/opp/718ed6b15f…
SDA appreciates what companies have said about their capital investments in response to & in support of SDA & our spiral development model, which enables us & our industry partners to deliver at scale. We will continue to drive results through disruptive space tech. #TradeSpace
Last week, SDA announced we're seeking #industry proposals from our HALO pool for T2DES Europa Program. Submit by July 28. SDA may leverage technologies and methods matured on the Europa SVs for future #PWSA constellations. Details here: sam.gov/opp/718ed6b15f… #SemperCitius
We are pleased to announce Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the new Deputy Director of SDA. GP will help manage the development, fielding, and operation of the #PWSA. GP comes to the job with extensive #industry, #government and #military experience. sda.mil/home/news/news…
Happy 4th of July from #TeamSDA! As America marks Independence Day, we are reminded of our commitment to deliver the #space-based capabilities our #warfighters need. We will do our part to keep America the #landofthefree and the #homeofthebrave. #happy4th #sempercitius
SDA is seeking #industry proposals from our HALO pool, Tranche 2 Demonstration and Experimentation System (T2DES) Europa Program. Submit by July 28th. SDA may leverage technologies and methods matured on the Europa SVs for future #PWSA constellations. sam.gov/opp/718ed6b15f…
SDA today announced the successful #launch from Vandenberg of the FIRST of 12 T1DES risk reduction SVs. The satellites will support the #PWSA T1TL constellation with demos and experimentation of TACSATCOM and IBS capabilities from LEO. sda.mil/home/news/news… #sempercitius
Tune in soon for the planned livestream of the Transporter-14 launch, carrying an SDA T1DES satellite. Launch window opens at 2:25 p.m. PT/5:25 p.m. ET. Livestream begins about 15 mins before #launch. #sempercitius #space #defense
Due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Monday, June 23 for launch of the Transporter-14 mission from California → spacex.com/launches/missi…
Looks like we can all watch the livestream of this exciting launch carrying T1DES Proto tomorrow! #Launch window opens 2:18 p.m. PT. tomorrow (Mon, June 23). #SemperCitius #Space #Defense #Industry
Due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Monday, June 23 for launch of the Transporter-14 mission from California → spacex.com/launches/missi…
.@SemperCitiusSDA asked for a T1DES satellite six months early. York delivered. Pulled from the line, integrated & tested in weeks—now it’s launch-ready. Full story via @defense_news: defensenews.com/space/2025/06/…
Skyloom Global Corp completed the build and delivery of 42 flight-ready optical communication terminals (OCTs) to @YorkSpaceSystem as part of the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer program. #TradeSpace #PWSA #Industry #Space #SemperCitius
"For military members on the go, glitching is not an option..." Check out this 60-Sec Tech video from our colleagues at @LMSpace for a great explainer on proliferated #space networks. #Defense #industry #SemperCitius
Staying connected! Proliferated satellite networks keep military comms secure and uninterrupted, like a mesh WiFi system, but in space. These SmallSats ensure fast and reliable connections when it matters most for missions like Golden Dome for America and more.
In 2024, @Airbus expanded to add @northropgrumman production. The recently renamed Airbus U.S. Space & Defense satellite factory is retooling production to help build a new military constellation of optically interconnected satellites in LEO in support of SDA’s PWSA. #TradeSpace
In 2023, @LockheedMartin invested in a facility to support emerging needs for mass production of smallsat networks like the #PWSA. The multi-million dollar facility houses the company’s PWSA T1 Transport Layer satellites, among other smallsat programs and tech demos. #TradeSpace
Check out what #industry is saying about SDA’s predictable acquisition timeline. @SierraSpaceCo unveiled their Eclipse satellite bus line in 2024 – a product line made possible, at least in part, by investments the company made to meet the acquisition needs of SDA. #TradeSpace
SDA's business model incentivizes #industry to invest and grow in order to deliver tech at the speed and scale required to support the #warfighter. SDA is proud to help drive the national security space industrial base to be #SemperCitius. We’re just getting started! #TradeSpace
This #MemorialDay, we honor men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. SDA is committed to rapid capability delivery thru the #PWSA to secure space superiority—preserving freedom of action & denying the same to adversaries. 📷: Sgt. Ethan Scofield, The Old Guard
SDA Director Tournear was pleased to join Sen Cramer and VCSO for this informative and productive visit to Grand Forks and @UofNorthDakota. #SemperCitius #PWSA
This collaboration between @UofNorthDakota and @SemperCitiusSDA is a testament to the transformational capabilities Grand Forks has to offer. I look forward to working with them to see Grand Forks grow and thrive. Read more ⤵️ cramer.senate.gov/news/press-rel…