Space Development Agency
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.
Defense nominee Mark Esper calls on Congress to provide ‘necessary resources’ to stand up Space Force
Esper told the SASC that, if confirmed, he intends to get involved in the Space Force legislative debate.
House Armed Services Committee denies funding for Space Development Agency
The committee cited concerns about the "turmoil surrounding the Space Development Agency."
Space Development Agency releases its first solicitation
The SDA is looking to develop an "agile, responsive next-generation space architecture."
Griffin’s assistant director for space named acting director of Space Development Agency
Tournear will be 'dual-hatted' as SDA acting director and assistant director for space at the office of the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering,
Space in transition as DoD leaders depart in quick succession
In the coming weeks, the Defense Department, the Air Force and the Army will have new secretaries.
Kennedy out as head of the Space Development Agency
DoD statement: "An acting director of SDA will be announced soon."
Wilson: New acting Pentagon chief Esper a ‘good choice’
DoD sources said Esper is likely to continue to advocate for space investments.
Top general says large constellations of satellites in low orbit could address key needs
Gen. Paul Selva: Military forces in the field need “ubiquitous communications”
Kennedy sees growing congressional support for Space Development Agency
Kennedy says SDA will work with all the services. “Nobody said I have to build it all."
On National Security | Congress says ‘not so fast’ to speed-obsessed Space Development Agency
Congress’ review of the 2020 defense budget is just getting underway and already House appropriators have sent a strong signal to the Pentagon that they are not going to rubber stamp funding requests for the Space Development Agency.
House appropriators restrict funds for Space Development Agency
House appropriators would block funding for the Space Development Agency pending a report on SDA's future projects and roles.
Air Force unmanned aircraft developer Mike Leahy tapped to replace Fred Kennedy at DARPA
Leahy is best known in defense technology circles as the “father of the X-45."
Space Development Agency a big win for Mike Griffin, but pushback continues
When the Pentagon revealed March 13 that the Space Development Agency had been officially created, the reaction was a mix of confusion, excitement and disappointment.
Space Development Agency a huge win for Griffin in his war against the status quo
Griffin has scoffed at SDA naysayers. “I’m not personally trying to shake up anybody or anything."
Space Development Agency draws strong objections from California lawmakers
A letter sent to Shanahan questions DoD's decision to shift missions away from the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
