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SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellite Contract

Space Development Agency contract for 18 missile warning and tracking satellites.

A $740M prime contract from the Space Development Agency for Sierra Space to build 18 satellites for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The satellites are equipped with advanced infrared sensors to detect and track ballistic, hypersonic, and next-generation missile threats, with the first nine satellite structures completed three months ahead of schedule in January 2026.

Award detail

Agency
Space Development Agency
Award ID
SDA T2TRK
Ceiling value
$740M
Vehicle
Fixed-price incentive (firm target)
Awarded
2024-01-16
Period of performance ends
2029-01-15

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What is the SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellite Contract contract?
A $740M prime contract from the Space Development Agency for Sierra Space to build 18 satellites for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The satellites are equipped with advanced infrared sensors to detect and track ballistic, hypersonic, and next-generation missile threats, with the first nine satellite structures completed three months ahead of schedule in January 2026.
Which agency awarded the SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellite Contract contract?
The SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellite Contract contract was awarded by Space Development Agency under a Fixed-price incentive (firm target) vehicle.
How much is the SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellite Contract contract worth?
The SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellite Contract contract has a value of $740M, awarded on 2024-01-16.

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    Sierra Space awarded $740M SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer contract, January 2024 — Awarded 2024-01-16 — Period of performance through 2029-01-15

    Defense News: Sierra Space launches defense-focused business
    Verified2025-06-11