SDA Awards Contracts For 28 Tranche 1 Tracking Layer Satellites

Tracking satellites are to be launched on a short time frame to spot hypersonic missiles.
Credit: L3Harris
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded two prototype contracts worth about $1.32 billion in total to teams led by L3Harris Technologies and Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems for 28 Tranche 1 Tracking Layer satellites. The constellation of overhead persistent infrared missile warning...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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