Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor Layer
Space Force program developing space-based interceptor prototypes for the Golden Dome missile defense architecture.
The Golden Dome space-based interceptor (SBI) layer is a U.S. Space Force effort to develop space-based interceptor prototypes as part of the broader Golden Dome missile defense architecture, targeting a 2028 demonstration. Split out as its own program record from a combined 'Space Warfighting Architecture' entry, since its budget and participant set are materially different from SDA's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (see space-warfighting).
Program detail
- Agency
- U.S. Space Force
- Acronym
- Golden Dome SBI
- Budget
- Up to $3.2B (20 OTAs, late 2025-early 2026)
- Phase
- Development
- Domain
- Space
Participants12
- CompanyAnduril IndustriesAutonomy-first defense products company building hardware and the Lattice software platform.
- CompanyBooz Allen HamiltonAmerican management and technology consulting firm.
- CompanyGeneral DynamicsMajor American defense prime contractor specializing in aerospace, marine systems, combat vehicles, and IT services.
- CompanyGITAI USASpace robotics company developing autonomous in-space robotic systems.
- CompanyLockheed MartinAmerican aerospace, defense, and security company.
- CompanyNorthrop GrummanMajor American aerospace and defense prime contractor (B-21 bomber, space systems, advanced weapons).
- CompanyQuindarSpace mission operations software company.
- CompanyRTXAmerican aerospace and defense conglomerate (formerly Raytheon Technologies).
- CompanySciTecMissile-warning/defense sensor systems developer; wholly-owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace since October 2025.
- CompanySpaceXSpace launch, satellite communications, and defense technology company.
- CompanyTrue AnomalySpace defense technology - spacecraft and software for orbital security missions.
- CompanyTurion SpaceIn-space servicing and space domain awareness company.
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Frequently asked
- What is Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor Layer?
- The Golden Dome space-based interceptor (SBI) layer is a U.S. Space Force effort to develop space-based interceptor prototypes as part of the broader Golden Dome missile defense architecture, targeting a 2028 demonstration. Split out as its own program record from a combined 'Space Warfighting Architecture' entry, since its budget and participant set are materially different from SDA's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (see space-warfighting).
- Which agency runs Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor Layer?
- Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor Layer is run by U.S. Space Force and is also known as Golden Dome SBI.
- What is the budget for Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor Layer?
- Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor Layer has a budget of Up to $3.2B (20 OTAs, late 2025-early 2026), currently in its Development phase.
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Space Force awarded up to $3.2 billion combined across 20 OTA contracts to 12 companies (Anduril, Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics Mission Systems, GITAI USA, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Quindar, RTX, Sci-Tec, SpaceX, True Anomaly, Turion Space) to develop space-based interceptor prototypes for the Golden Dome missile defense architecture, targeting 2028 demonstration
Via Satellite: Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion to 12 Companies for Space-Based Interceptor WorkVerified2026-04-26 - 2
Space Force named 12 companies to develop Golden Dome's space-based interceptors
DefenseScoop: Space Force names 12 companies to develop Golden Dome's space-based interceptorsVerified2026-04-24