Space Development Agency

Don’t forget to submit your proposals for Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (AFCGI), due Aug 5, 2024. AFCGI will provide the ground infrastructure to support SDA’s advanced fire control (AFC) prototype efforts, beginning with FOO Fighter (Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter) set to launch in late 2026. Be sure to stay tuned for the future AFC mission integration (AFCMI) solicitation to be posted in the next few months. Find the full AFCGI solicitation and submission instructions here: https://lnkd.in/dY9wYRGE #SemperCitius #PWSA #Space #Defense

If you haven’t visited our website recently, make sure to check out SDA’s Resources page to read the recently updated SDA Overview Fact Sheet. The update includes the latest satellite vendors and launch numbers for our current and upcoming tranches. More info here: https://lnkd.in/ggX8D7HP #SemperCitius #Industry #Defense #PWSA #Satellites

We are looking forward to SDA Director, Derek Tournear, speaking at TEDxFargo next week. The event's theme embraces the uncharted realms of "If", where the only limit is the extent of your curiosity. ❌ Sounds like it's right up our alley...or orbit! For more information on the event and Dr. Tournear's topic check out the link here: https://lnkd.in/eAMSAfZV #SemperCitius #TEDxFargo2024

What we're reading: This week's SpaceNews article about how the United States Space Force is preparing for proliferated constellation operations. A big shout out to Lt. Gen. David Miller and the USSF Space Operations Command for expressing enthusiasm and employing a collaborative approach for the way ahead! To read more about the Space Force and proliferated networks, check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gdhY7_rP #SemperCitius #PWSA #Defense #Satellites #USSF

#ICYMI – Last month, SDA issued a request for information seeking #industry feedback for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (#PWSA). The request for information provides an opportunity for industry to offer feedback in advance of solicitation posting. Check out the RFI for additional details and submission instructions before the deadline on July 29, 2024. Details: https://lnkd.in/evANKxt9 #SemperCitius #space #Defense #industry

We know you’ve been looking for some light summer reading! And Here. It. Is. SDA released an updated Optical Communication Terminal (OCT) standard. Version 4.0 of SDA’s OCT Standard evolves the high-speed, low latency communication we need to connect the warfighter to our network of optically-linked satellites. Version 4.0 of the SDA OCT Standard includes many updates that will enhance our ability to deliver more capable satellites. To read the OCT Standard 4.0 in its entirety, check out SDA’s Resource page here: https://lnkd.in/ggX8D7HP Book club discussion questions to follow. #JustKidding #PageTurner #SemperCitius #PWSA #Defense #Satellites #OpticalCommunication #LaserComm

Happy 4th of July from #TeamSDA! As America marks its 248th birthday, we reflect on the values that make this nation great. We are reminded why we work so hard every day to deliver the capabilities our warfighters need to maintain the American way of life. We renew our commitment to rapid and relentless pursuit of the values that make America the #landofthefree and the #homeofthebrave. We wish you and your loved ones a safe and #happy4th! #SemperCitius #IndependenceDay #HappyBirthdayAmerica

If you weren't able to attend this year's NewSpace Nexus's State of the Space Industrial Base Conference, you can still watch SDA Director, Derek Tournear, discuss how SDA embraces commercial space innovation, overcomes supply chain challenges, and quickly delivers game changing capabilities. #sempercitius Watch the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eKDXtavr #PWSA #Defense #Industry #Space

SDA issued a request for information seeking #industry feedback for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (#PWSA). The request for information provides an opportunity for industry to offer feedback in advance of solicitation posting. The T3 Tracking Layer will continue the capability to provide global, persistent indications, detection, warning, tracking, and identification of conventional and advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems. The T3 Tracking Layer will also continue to accelerate missile defense capability by incorporating additional fire control-quality sensing into the constellation. Check out the RFI for additional details and submission instructions before Noon ET on July 29, 2024-- DEADLINE UPDATED!! Details: https://lnkd.in/evANKxt9 #SemperCitius #space #Defense

“In competition or conflict, space is the ultimate high ground, and we must be able to secure the domain for our use, while denying advantage to the adversary … By working together, we better achieve integrated deterrence, and our collective efforts are greater than any individual contribution." - The Honorable Kristyn Jones, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller We couldn't agree more! Thank you Honorable Jones and United States Space Force for highlighting the historical Link 16 work SDA is doing with our Australian partners. Link 16 is a tactical datalink communication system used by the United States, NATO, and coalition forces to transmit and exchange real-time situational awareness data among all network participants. To learn more about the efforts with Space Force, SDA, and our Allies and partners, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeEJa9be #SemperCitius #PWSA #Link16 #USSF #International