The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Three Companies Awarded SDA Contracts

Will Build a Total of 54 Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellites

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Tom Patton
Jan 22, 2024
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The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the award of three prototype agreements to build 54 satellites to establish the Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer, which will proliferate missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT) infrared sensors as well as fire control-quality infrared sensors for missile defense in support of the Proliferated Warfighter S…

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