The Space Development Agency awarded approximately $1.75 billion for 36 Tranche 3 Tracking Layer satellites to support the Golden Dome for America initiative. The satellites, built by L3Harris and Sierra Space, are expected to be available for launch by the end of 2028, according to the SDA.
The award marks a major step in the space-based tracking layer of the Golden Dome missile defense system, which the Pentagon is developing to protect the US and allied forces. The Zioneer has previously reported on the Golden Dome initiative, including the successful test of the interceptor system in June and Lockheed Martin's development of laser weapons. The Tracking Layer satellites are designed to detect and track hypersonic and ballistic missiles from space, providing early warning and targeting data for interceptors. The SDA expects the satellites to be available for launch by the end of 2028.
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