York Space Systems Launches Dragoon Mission to Support SDA's Missile Warning and Connectivity Goals

Space Development Agency accelerates launch of first experimental tactical SATCOM satellite

The Space Development Agency has successfully launched its first satellite designed to demonstrate experimental tactical data delivery capabilities from low-Earth orbit (LEO) four months ahead of schedule, the organization announced Tuesday. Dubbed “Dragoon,” the satellite was one of the multiple payloads launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the company’s Transporter-14 smallsa…

York Space Systems Launches Dragoon Mission to Support SDA's Missile Warning and Connectivity Goals

/PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York), a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, today...

York Space launches U.S. military satellite on SpaceX rideshare

Dragoon is the first of 12 satellites York is building under a contract with the Space Development Agency The post York Space launches U.S. military satellite on SpaceX rideshare appeared first on SpaceNews.

Dragoon Tactical Comms Satellite Successfully Deployed For SDA Demos - Defense Daily

The first of 12 planned prototype tactical communications spacecraft for the Space Development Agency (SDA) was successfully launched and deployed to low Earth orbit (LEO) Monday evening, York Space Systems […]

U.S. military satellite launched by York Space on SpaceX.

U.S. Military Satellite Dragoon Launched by SpaceX: A Step Towards Advanced Space Architecture On June 23, an important milestone was achieved in the realm of military satellite operations when a U.S. military satellite, known as Dragoon, was successfully launched into orbit. This significant event took place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The […]

Dragoon Mission Ready for Launch

The Dragoon mission, the first in a York Space Systems' 12-satellite constellation, is ready for launch. Dragoon is designed to demonstrate secure connectivity to warfighter platforms for targeting, missile warning, and tracking of advanced missile threats. "This mission is a step forward in building the resilient space architectures needed to support real-time operations and stay ahead of evolving threats." Melanie Preisser, YorkIn just seven m…