#Space Development Agency

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SDA director Sandhoo takes on broader Space Force missile warning portfolio

Space Force Formalizes a New Missile Warning Leadership Structure

The U.S. Space Force formally named Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo to lead its new Missile Warning and Tracking Portfolio Acquisition Executive office while he continues to direct the Space Development Agency.

Key Takeaways

GP Sandhoo was formally appointed to oversee both SDA and the new missile warning and tracking acquisition portfolio.
The new office covers low Earth orbit tracking, Next-Gen OPIR, and a medium Earth orbit hypersonic-tracking effort.

DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via spacenews.com

York Space argues Pentagon shake-up will not erase demand for military satellite networks

York Space Systems is defending its growth strategy as the Space Force folds key Space Development Agency functions into a new acquisition structure and reshapes the future of its satellite transport programs.

Key Takeaways

York’s recent expansion has been driven largely by Space Development Agency transport-layer contracts.
The Pentagon is moving SDA programs into a broader Space Force acquisition structure and transitioning the transport layer into the Space Data Network.

DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via spacenews.com