Space Development Agency director reinstated after three-month review

Space Development Agency director reinstated after three-month review

Meanwhile, a separate review of SDA's organizational culture is being finalized, an Air Force spokesperson told Defense News.

Derek Tournear to return as head of Space Development Agency following investigation

Derek Tournear will be reinstated as director of the Space Development Agency after being placed on administrative leave in January, the Department of the Air Force announced Monday. “Effective 17 April, 2025, Dr. Derek Tournear will return to his duties as the Director of the Space Development Agency,” a DAF spokesperson said in a statement.  The department announced Jan. 16 that Tournear was placed on administrative leave pending the results o…

Tournear resuming role at SDA this week

Derek Tournear will resume his duties as Space Development Agency director on Thursday following a monthslong stint on administrative leave, according to an Air Force spokeswoman. “Effective 17 April 2025, Dr. Derek Tournear will return to his duties as the director of the Space Development Agency,” spokeswoman Ann Stefanek said. Tournear had been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, which the Air Force Department announced J…

Derek Tournear to return as Space Development Agency director after investigation

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Derek Tournear Will Return to the SDA’s Helm

Dust off that nameplate: Derek Tournear is taking his corner office back.  The former leader of the Space Development Agency (SDA) will return to his old job on April 17, following three months of administrative leave. Tournear was placed on leave in mid-January after a bid protest by Viasat last year sparked an Air Force investigation into the procurement process. The procurement in question was for 10 Tranche 2 Gamma variant prototype space ve…

Derek Tournear to return as head of Space Development Agency following investigation - EUROPE SAYS

Derek Tournear will be reinstated as director of the Space Development Agency after being placed on administrative leave in January, the Department of the Air