Space Development Agency

Oct- 2026 -

13 October

Space

Northrop Grumman’s first plane of 21 T1TL satellites successfully launched on October 10, 2026.

Giulia Bernacchi

Northrop Deploys 21 Satellites for US Military Communications Network

Northrop Grumman has launched and deployed its first 21 communications satellites for the US Space Development Agency.

Sep- 2026 -

29 September

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Delivers 21 Satellites for US Military Space Network

Northrop Grumman has delivered 21 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base as the US moves to expand a low Earth orbit network for military communications.

Feb- 2026 -

24 February

Space

Rojoef Manuel

AST SpaceMobile Bags $30M SDA Deal for Tactical SATCOM Demo

AST SpaceMobile has secured a $30-million contract to demonstrate low-latency tactical satellite communications for the US Space Development Agency.

Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

GAO Flags Pentagon Efforts to Enable Satellite Communications Via Lasers

The Government Accountability Office has raised concerns about the Pentagon’s efforts to enable satellite communications through laser links.

Nov- 2024 -

18 November

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Kratos Team to Build Ground Infrastructure for US Space-Based Fire Control Program

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $116.7-million contract to lead a consortium for the development of an Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure for the US Space Development Agency.

Oct- 2024 -

22 October

Americas