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House NDAA Bill Targets SDA, RCO Offices

June 2, 2026

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Key Takeaways

The House FY27 NDAA bill would eliminate SDA and RCO offices.
SDA was established in 2019 for rapid space acquisition.
RCO was established in 2018 for quick space system deployment.

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Strategic Implications

The proposed elimination of SDA and RCO offices may indicate a shift in the Pentagon's approach to space acquisition, which could impact the speed and efficiency of space system development and deployment. This move suggests a potential reorganization of space acquisition authorities, which may have implications for the Space Force and its portfolio acquisition executive.

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What Happened

Pentagon Space Acquisition Offices Face Elimination

The House’s annual defense authorization bill would eliminate the Space Development Agency (SDA) and Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), two offices designed to speed up space acquisition. The SDA was established in 2019 to quickly field commercially built satellites, while the RCO was established in 2018 to get space systems into troops’ hands quickly. The bill is set to be marked up by the House Armed Services Committee, and its fate remains uncertain. This development was first reported by Payload Space.

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