Space Development Agency
SDA evaluates cloud computing for speed, flexibility
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is evaluating how cloud computing could bolster its campaign to quickly identify and track missiles.
Acquisition in state of confusion: Questions loom on the role of the Space Development Agency
The U.S. Space Force is just beginning to organize as a new branch of the armed forces and its leaders face a daunting to-do list. High on that list is figuring out the management of space acquisitions.
Will Space Force oversight constrain SDA? Current and former bosses offer contrasting views.
The current and former directors of the Pentagon’s Space Development Agency (SDA) offered differing views of congressional direction placing SDA under the U.S. Space Force.
Government, industry officials share small satellite cybersecurity concerns
Cybersecurity was a recurring theme at the SmallSat Symposium here.
Space Development Agency to start building its first constellation of surveillance satellites
The agency issued a broad area announcement on “National Defense Space Architecture Systems, Technologies and Emerging Capabilities.”
Space Development Agency in state of uncertainty
Griffin warned that projects are being delayed and some may be prevented from happening because of the lack of funding.
Derek Tournear named permanent director of the Space Development Agency
DoD calls Tournear the “first permanent director of the Space Development Agency.”
Former SDA boss Fred Kennedy answers the questions we’ve waited months to ask
Fred Kennedy spoke with SpaceNews about leaving the Space Development Agency, his public clash with Air Force leaders at the 2019 Space Symposium and his future plans.
Time is ripe for entrepreneurs to partner with U.S. national security space groups, says Fred Kennedy
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – During this period of rapid change, space industry entrepreneurs should be sharing their ideas with U.S. national security space agencies, Fred Kennedy, former director of the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA), said…
Space Development Agency lays out five-year plan in $11 billion proposed budget
SDA's top priority is to deploy a 250-satellite or larger communications constellation.
Space Development Agency looks for political boost after early stumbles
Despite strong backing within the Pentagon, the SDA is still trying to win over skeptics on Capitol Hill and secure funding for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
Griffin: Budget, political support top concerns for Space Development Agency
Mike Griffin: "Some elements of Congress are very supportive. Others are skeptical."
Space Development Agency looked upon to bring LEO technology to ground forces
The Army is pondering broader use of low-cost satellites for tactical applications.
Analysts: ’Space Defense Force’ would be a better name, Space Development Agency will not survive
Todd Harrison: Space Defense Force “more accurately emphasizes the primary job of military space forces, which is to defend our assets in space."
Griffin confident new space agency will win over skeptics
Griffin: The SDA is "not the arbiter and owner of all things space."
Space Development Agency looking to recover from tough start
The SDA is preparing to host its first public meeting with space industry contractors as it tries to reassure skeptics.
