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SDA Awards $1.75B for 36 Golden Dome Satellites

13 sources · first reported Yesterday

via SpaceNews

The Space Development Agency has awarded L3Harris and Sierra Space $1.75 billion to build 36 satellites for the Golden Dome missile defense shield. The satellites will provide missile tracking and warning capabilities, with a planned launch by 2028. This contract supports the Pentagon's plans for demonstrating the Golden Dome shield.

Why it matters

The development of these satellites is crucial for enhancing the US military's missile defense capabilities, providing early warning and tracking of missile threats. This contract highlights the importance of space-based systems in modern defense strategies.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Space Development Agency (SDA) (.mil) ·
    Space Development Agency Issues Awards to Build 36 Accelerated Missile Defense Tracking Layer Satellites for Tranche 3 in Support of Golden Dome for America – Space Development Agency
  2. SpaceNews · Primary
    L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network
  3. Airandspaceforces ·
    SDA Awards Contracts for 36 Golden Dome Missile Tracking Satellites
  4. Reuters ·
    L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield - Reuters
  5. AOL.com ·
    L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield
  6. Aviation Week ·
    SDA Taps L3Harris, Sierra Space For Additional Tracking Layer Sats - Aviation Week
  7. Aviation Week ·
    SDA Taps L3Harris, Sierra Space For Additional Tracking Layer Sats
  8. Defence-industry ·
    SDA awards $1.75 billion for Tranche 3 missile defense satellites supporting Golden Dome missile shield development
  9. Govconwire ·
    SDA Awards $1.75B in AMDT3 Prototype Agreements to L3Harris, Sierra Space
  10. RealClearDefense ·
    SDA Awards Contracts for 36 Golden Dome Missile Tracking Satellites
  11. DefenseScoop ·
    SDA awards $1.75B in deals for additional Golden Dome missile tracking sats
  12. Military Times ·
    Space Force agency awards tech companies $1.75 billion contract for missile warning, tracking satellites
  13. Breaking Defense ·
    SDA awards L3Harris, Sierra $1.75B for missile defense satellites