Space Development Agency R&E

Abstract

The Space Development Agency (SDA) is developing and fielding next generation space capabilities enabled by proliferation and a new acquisition model utilizing rapid spiral development. SDA is developing capabilities to address a wide range of Department space needs, including low-latency tactical communication, beyond line of sight targeting, and advanced missile tracking. SDA will orchestrate the rapid development and fielding of the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA), a resilient military sensing and data transport capability via a proliferated space architecture in low-earth orbit. This program element funds the research and development activity to deliver capabilities to US joint warfighting forces in two-year tranches, beginning as early as FY22, including performing trade studies, technical analyses, or modeling and simulation; identifying and maturing enabling technologies; defining and conducting risk reduction demonstrations, prototyping hardware or software systems; and exploring novel concept for future warfighting capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
12_1206310SDA_3_0400_PB_2021

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Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects

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