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SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3
Space Development Agency contract for missile tracking satellites.
Rocket Lab was selected as a prime contractor by the Space Development Agency to build and operate satellites for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3, providing global missile warning and tracking capabilities including hypersonic missile detection from low-Earth orbit.
Award detail
- Agency
- Space Development Agency
- Award ID
- SDA-25-C-0004
- Ceiling value
- $816M
- Vehicle
- Fixed-price incentive (firm target)
- Awarded
- 2025-12-10
- Period of performance ends
- 2030-12-09
Frequently asked
- What is the SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3 contract?
- Rocket Lab was selected as a prime contractor by the Space Development Agency to build and operate satellites for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3, providing global missile warning and tracking capabilities including hypersonic missile detection from low-Earth orbit.
- Which agency awarded the SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3 contract?
- The SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3 contract was awarded by Space Development Agency under a Fixed-price incentive (firm target) vehicle.
- How much is the SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3 contract worth?
- The SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3 contract has a value of $816M, awarded on 2025-12-10.
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$816M SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3 award, December 2025 — Awarded 2025-12-10 — Period of performance through 2030-12-09
SpaceNews: Rocket Lab wins $816M SDA contract for missile tracking satellitesVerified2025-12-10