Space Development Agency.
U.S. federal agency
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 35
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Agencies including AFRL, SDA, SRCO, and SSC partnered on advanced space technology development.Some support2 reports7 developments inside
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York Space Systems is supporting prototyping efforts for Air Force Research Laboratory and building satellites for Space Development Agency.Some support1 report
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SDA eliminated the program responsible for majority of York Space Systems' revenue, leading to stock price drops.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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SDA awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $1.8 billion contract on October 5, 2026.Some support1 report
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The company, an American space technologies firm, relies on SDA contracts, which account for 96% of its revenue.Some support13 reports
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Geost and related firms are providing optical systems and solutions for advanced U.S. defense projects.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Space Development Agency and Space Command chief Stephen Whiting were involved in discussions regarding space technology development and budget issues.Some support1 report
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Analyst coverage of SpaceX financial results and the Space Development Agency awarding funds to Sierra Space for missile tracking satellites.Some support1 report
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SDA awarded Sierra Space $798 million for the development of 18 satellites.Some support1 report
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The Space Development Agency awarded a Deorbit-as-a-Service contract to finalists Firefly Aerospace and Otter.Some support1 report
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The Defense Innovation Unit and Space Development Agency awarded design contracts on August 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Intuitive Machines secured contracts to support the Space Development Agency mission and L3Harris Technologies development.Some support2 reports
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SDA is driving the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) development, awarding a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) for the ground segment.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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SDA-North is located at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, coordinating with Space Systems Command, with eventual control from Redstone Arsenal.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers in Congress backed the closure of the Space Development Agency (SDA), which was established to bypass Pentagon bureaucracy. The Pentagon is now planning to fold SDA back into its main pipeline.Some support1 report
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L3Harris Technologies, Inc. secured a contract from the Space Development Agency.Some support2 reports
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Rocket Lab's subsidiary completed a design review for a project involving the Space Development Agency.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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IonQ secured business successes in the quantum computing market, including a sale of a 256-qubit system to the University of Cambridge and a contract with the Space Development Agency.Some support2 reports
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Pete Hegseth discussed the introduction of an Acquisition Transformation Strategy affecting programs at the Space Development Agency.Some support1 report
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Both the Missile Defense Agency and the Space Development Agency are supporting the concept of a layered homeland defense architecture.Some support1 report
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The House, along with the Space Development Agency, proposed the dissolution of the FY2027 NDAA.Some support1 report
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SpaceX won a lucrative contract for a network backbone, with the technology originating from Space Development Agency (SDA) initiatives.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Space Development Agency
Events traced to Space Development Agency, step by step, newest firstAround Space Development Agency this week
News at the entities that move Space Development Agency most-
Rocket Lab StructuralRocket Lab secured launch services for HawkEye 360 and continues to serve clients across the US, Japan, and Canada.Moves Space Development Agency
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House StructuralA Representative served constituents in Bozeman on October 24, 2026.Moves Space Development Agency
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AST SpaceMobile OperationalSeveral technology firms, including AST SpaceMobile and SpaceX, are being compared as industry peers and comparable satellite technology companies.Moves Space Development Agency
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PENTAGON StructuralUS military operations and strikes were conducted in Yemen on August 1, 2026.Moves Space Development Agency
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Pete Hegseth StructuralPete Hegseth dismissed European contributions to the war effort in Afghanistan.Moves Space Development Agency
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Congress StructuralTrump receives little pushback from lawmakers while Kushner remains in the administration, amid reports of his sons profiting.Moves Space Development Agency
Connections
The 23 strongest of 35, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
York Space Systems Structural
York Space Systems is structurally dependent on the Space Development Agency, deriving the vast majority of its revenue from SDA contracts and projects.
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Rocket Lab Structural
Rocket Lab provides platforms and fulfills mission requirements under secured contracts for the Space Development Agency.
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Sierra Space Structural
SDA maintains a structural relationship with Sierra Space by awarding contracts for satellite supply and development, including missile tracking systems.
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AST SpaceMobile Operational
AST SpaceMobile conducts radiolocation tests for the Space Development Agency, which formally supports the testing efforts.
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L3Harris Technologies Transactional
The relationship is defined by the successful award of contracts and large-scale satellite deals from the Space Development Agency to L3Harris Technologies.
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PENTAGON Structural
SDA was created to operate outside the standard bureaucracy of the Pentagon, but the Pentagon now plans to reabsorb the agency into its operational pipeline.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Transactional
SDA awarded Northrop a $1.8 billion contract.
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House Structural
The individual proposes the dissolution of the Space Development Agency as part of the FY2027 NDAA forecast.
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IONQ Transactional
IONQ successfully secured a contract with the Space Development Agency.
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Intuitive Machines Structural
Intuitive Machines provides mission support services to the Space Development Agency.
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Pete Hegseth Structural
A holds a position of influence that introduces strategic direction affecting the operational programs of B.
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SpaceX Structural
SpaceX technology originated from initiatives and research programs of the Space Development Agency.
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Space Systems Command Operational
The two agencies maintain close coordination regarding deployment activities.
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Firefly Aerospace Operational
The two entities are actively competing in the market as finalists for a specific government contract.
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Congress Structural
Congress has exercised legislative power over the Space Development Agency, specifically backing its closure.
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Redstone Arsenal Structural
Forecast indicates that satellite control functions related to the agency will be housed at Redstone Arsenal.
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Air Force Research Laboratory Operational
The entities are currently partnering on the development of advanced space technology.
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Missile Defense Agency Shared context
Both agencies function within the shared goal of supporting a layered homeland defense architecture.
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Defense Innovation Unit Mentioned together
Both government agencies were jointly named winners of design and Deorbit-as-a-Service contracts.
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Otter Transactional
SDA evaluates commercial bids for successful contract awards, implying potential business interaction with companies like Otter.
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Grand Forks Shared context
The Space Development Agency operates within the Grand Forks region to contribute to regional missions.
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North Dakota Shared context
The Space Development Agency operates from a facility located in North Dakota.
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Troy Meink Mentioned together
No direct evidence linking Troy Meink to the Space Development Agency was found in the provided timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- SDA awarded an SBIR contract to Tech7 Company to support the Space Force's pLEO mission.
- York Space Systems is supporting prototyping efforts for Air Force Research Laboratory and building satellites for Space Development Agency.
- SDA awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $1.8 billion contract on October 5, 2026.
September 2026
5 events- The company, an American space technologies firm, relies on SDA contracts, which account for 96% of its revenue.
- Space Development Agency and Space Command chief Stephen Whiting were involved in discussions regarding space technology development and budget issues.
- Analyst coverage of SpaceX financial results and the Space Development Agency awarding funds to Sierra Space for missile tracking satellites.
- SDA awarded Sierra Space $798 million for the development of 18 satellites.
- The Space Development Agency awarded a Deorbit-as-a-Service contract to finalists Firefly Aerospace and Otter.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- Agencies including AFRL, SDA, SRCO, and SSC partnered on advanced space technology development.
- SDA is driving the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) development, awarding a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) for the ground segment.
- SDA-North is located at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, coordinating with Space Systems Command, with eventual control from Redstone Arsenal.
- Lawmakers in Congress backed the closure of the Space Development Agency (SDA), which was established to bypass Pentagon bureaucracy. The Pentagon is now planning to fold SDA back into its main pipeline.
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc. secured a contract from the Space Development Agency.
June 2026
8 events- SDA eliminated the program responsible for majority of York Space Systems' revenue, leading to stock price drops.
- Geost and related firms are providing optical systems and solutions for advanced U.S. defense projects.
- Rocket Lab's subsidiary completed a design review for a project involving the Space Development Agency.
- IonQ secured business successes in the quantum computing market, including a sale of a 256-qubit system to the University of Cambridge and a contract with the Space Development Agency.
- Pete Hegseth discussed the introduction of an Acquisition Transformation Strategy affecting programs at the Space Development Agency.
- Both the Missile Defense Agency and the Space Development Agency are supporting the concept of a layered homeland defense architecture.
- The House, along with the Space Development Agency, proposed the dissolution of the FY2027 NDAA.
- SpaceX won a lucrative contract for a network backbone, with the technology originating from Space Development Agency (SDA) initiatives.