Part of a larger constellation of hundreds of space-based devices, the systems are intended to help the military track next-generation threats.

The Pentagon needs to take a closer at the glide-phase interceptor program, a government watchdog said in a new report.

General Dynamics Mission Systems was tapped to establish and sustain the ground operations and integration (O&I) segment of the initial tranche of the National Defense Space Architecture.

The vehicles are expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

The prototypes are a critical piece of the DOD's greater Joint All Domain Command and Control concept.

The new Space Development Agency is looking for feedback on its plans to launch layers of satellites into space in order to counter Russia and China.