Summary: Space Systems Command and SpaceX conducted the SDA T1TL-C launch using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and SpaceX successfully launched the T1TL-C mission for the Space Development Agency (SDA) October 15 using a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex (SLC) 4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
This mission deployed 21 space vehicles to place into an orbital plane for the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, providing low-latency data and assured connectivity for the new Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
“Today’s launch with SpaceX on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base for the Space Development Agency demonstrated the NSSL team’s ability to execute an increased launch cadence to continue successful delivery the next plane of satellites for their revolutionary new architecture,” said Col. Ryan Hiserote, SMC’s commander of System Delta 80 (SYD 80). “We are ready and eager for the next four Transport launches with SDA, SLD 30, and SpaceX.
Over the next two years, NSSL will launch additional Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 missions using both NSSL launch service providers (SpaceX and United Launch Alliance).
“The NSSL program is laser focused on ensuring that we safely deliver mission critical spacecraft to orbit. Our team evaluated a significant number of items to ensure a well-documented, data-driven basis for determining the space flight worthiness of the launch vehicle, because each mission is unique,” said Dr. Walt Lauderdale, SSC’s Falcon Product Line director and NSSL mission director. “I’m extremely proud of the work of the One Falcon Team, together with SpaceX, that completed this vital launch.”
SYD 80, SLD 30, and SLD 45 executes the U.S. Space Force’s core competency of Space Mobility and Logistics. It secures reliable and responsive launch services to deploy the space-based capabilities needed by our Nation's warfighters, intelligence professionals, decision makers, allies, and partners. Additionally, it operates and sustains resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict and to expand U.S. economic, technological, and scientific leadership. Further, SYD 80 delivers servicing, mobility, and logistics capabilities that operate in, from, and to the space domain.
Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space. SSC manages a $15.6 billion annual space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense, working with joint forces, industry partners, government agencies, academia, and allied nations. For more information, visit ssc.spaceforce.mil and follow @USSF-SSC on LinkedIn.
As part of the U.S. Space Force, Space Development Agency is recognized as a constructive disruptor for space acquisition. SDA will accelerate delivery of needed space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. For more information on SDA, contact USSF.SDA.Outreach@mail.mil or visit https://www.sda.mil.
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