L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network
The U.S. Space Development Agency has awarded contracts to L3Harris and Sierra Space to construct 36 satellites for the Golden Dome missile-tracking network.
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The Space Development Agency has finalized awards for the production of 36 satellites designated for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tracking (AMDT3) layer. These satellites are intended to support the Golden Dome initiative, a U.S. missile-tracking network.
Coverage from Reuters, Seeking Alpha, and SpaceNews specifies that L3Harris will supply 18 of these satellites under a $955 million contract. Additional reporting from Air & Space Forces Magazine and the Space Development Agency confirms that Sierra Space is also involved in the build, with the collective effort supporting the Tranche 3 expansion of the defense layer.
Future updates will focus on the deployment timeline for the Tranche 3 satellite constellation. Coverage does not yet specify the individual contract value for Sierra Space or the anticipated launch dates for the new hardware.
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Quick answers
What is the primary purpose of the new satellites?
The satellites are being built for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tracking layer to support the Golden Dome missile-tracking network.
Which companies received the contracts?
The contracts were awarded to L3Harris and Sierra Space.
How many satellites will be produced?
The Space Development Agency has issued awards for a total of 36 satellites.
Coverage (5)
- L3Harris wins U.S. Space Force contract for 18 missile-tracking AMDT3 satellites Seeking Alpha · 14h ago
- Space Development Agency Issues Awards to Build 36 Accelerated Missile Defense Tracking Layer Satellites for Tranche 3 in Support of Golden Dome for America sda.mil · 14h ago
- L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield Reuters · 14h ago
- SDA Awards Contracts for 36 Golden Dome Missile Tracking Satellites Air & Space Forces Magazine · 14h ago
- L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network SpaceNews · 14h ago
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