DENVER , Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA) to develop and deliver 10 satellites for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer Gamma (T2TL-Gamma) variant of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). These satellites, slated for launch in 2027, will play a critical role in enhancing the Department of Defense's (DoD) Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities.
The T2TL-Gamma satellites are designed with advanced technology, including four optical communication terminals (OCTs) along with an advanced warfighting payload capability. These optically-linked satellites are essential to SDA's vision of creating a resilient, low-cost, and proliferated space architecture that provides enhanced communications and missile tracking capabilities. "York Space Systems is proud to continue its partnership with the SDA in delivering innovative and satellite solutions," said Melanie Preisser , executive vice president and general manager of York.
"Our team's proven track record, including the successful development and launch of satellites for SDA's Tranche 0 and upcoming Tranche 1 layers, positions us to meet the challenging requirements of the T2TL-Gamma program and further advance the DoD's space capabilities." York has a strong history of collaboration with SDA.