SDA Must Be 'More Realistic' About Real Risks in Pricy Satellite Tracking Layer Effort: GAO

January 28, 2026 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent

The Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer program is facing challenges due to overestimation of technology readiness, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The agency has awarded contracts worth $4.