L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network
The U.S. Space Force is expanding its missile-tracking capabilities through a new contract for 36 satellites under the Golden Dome initiative.
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The brief
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has issued awards for the construction of 36 Accelerated Missile Defense Tracking Layer (AMDT3) satellites. L3Harris and Sierra Space are tasked with building these assets for Tranche 3 to support the 'Golden Dome for America' missile shield network.
Coverage from Reuters and Seeking Alpha emphasizes a specific $955 million contract awarded to L3Harris for 18 of the satellites. Additional reporting from SpaceNews and Air & Space Forces Magazine details the broader effort to expand the U.S. missile-tracking network.
Future developments depend on the execution of these Tranche 3 awards to build out the tracking layer as specified by the Space Development Agency.
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Quick answers
Which companies are building the satellites?
L3Harris and Sierra Space.
How many satellites are being produced in total?
36 satellites.
What is the value of the L3Harris contract?
According to Reuters, the contract is valued at $955 million for 18 satellites.
Coverage (5)
- L3Harris wins U.S. Space Force contract for 18 missile-tracking AMDT3 satellites Seeking Alpha · 13h 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 · 13h ago
- L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield Reuters · 13h ago
- SDA Awards Contracts for 36 Golden Dome Missile Tracking Satellites Air & Space Forces Magazine · 13h ago
- L3Harris, Sierra Space to build 36 satellites to expand U.S. missile-tracking network SpaceNews · 13h ago
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