LeoStella and BlackSky Selected for Space Development Agency Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit program
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has selected LeoStella and BlackSky for the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (HALO) program, allowing nontraditional defense contractors to develop rapid on-orbit mission feasibility prototypes. LeoStella, with BlackSky as a subcontractor, joins 18 other vendors in the HALO pool. LeoStella has delivered 23 satellites since 2018, with 19 currently operating in LEO maintaining over 99% uptime. This selection enables both companies to compete for upcoming Tranche 3 SDA opportunities and leverage their combined experience in space-based monitoring capabilities.
L'Agenzia per lo Sviluppo Spaziale (SDA) ha selezionato LeoStella e BlackSky per il programma di Acquisizione Ibrida per l'Orbita Bassa Proliferata (HALO), consentendo ai contraenti della difesa non tradizionali di sviluppare prototipi rapidi di fattibilità per missioni in orbita. LeoStella, con BlackSky come subappaltatore, si unisce ad altri 18 fornitori nel pool HALO. LeoStella ha consegnato 23 satelliti dal 2018, con 19 attualmente operativi in LEO che mantengono oltre il 99% di uptime. Questa selezione consente ad entrambe le aziende di competere per le prossime opportunità del Tranche 3 della SDA e di sfruttare la loro esperienza combinata nelle capacità di monitoraggio spaziale.
La Agencia de Desarrollo Espacial (SDA) ha seleccionado a LeoStella y BlackSky para el programa de Adquisición Híbrida para la Órbita Baja Proliferada (HALO), permitiendo a los contratistas de defensa no tradicionales desarrollar prototipos de viabilidad de misión rápida en órbita. LeoStella, con BlackSky como subcontratista, se une a otros 18 proveedores en el grupo HALO. Desde 2018, LeoStella ha entregado 23 satélites, de los cuales 19 están actualmente operativos en LEO, manteniendo más del 99% de disponibilidad. Esta selección permite a ambas empresas competir por las próximas oportunidades del Tranche 3 de la SDA y aprovechar su experiencia combinada en capacidades de monitoreo basado en el espacio.
우주 개발국(SDA)은 LeoStella와 BlackSky를 저궤도 확산을 위한 하이브리드 획득(HALO) 프로그램에 선정하였으며, 비전통 방위 계약사가 신속한 궤도 임무 타당성 프로토타입을 개발할 수 있게 되었습니다. BlackSky를 하청업체로 두고 있는 LeoStella는 HALO 풀에 다른 18개 공급업체와 함께합니다. LeoStella는 2018년 이후 23개의 위성을 납품하였으며, 현재 19개가 LEO에서 운영 중이고 99% 이상의 가동시간을 유지하고 있습니다. 이번 선발로 두 회사는 향후 Tranche 3 SDA 기회를 위해 경쟁하고, 우주 기반 모니터링 능력에서의 결합된 경험을 활용할 수 있게 됩니다.
L'Agence de Développement Spatial (SDA) a sélectionné LeoStella et BlackSky pour le programme d'Acquisition Hybride pour l'Orbital Proliféré en Basse Altitude (HALO), permettant aux entrepreneurs de défense non traditionnels de développer des prototypes de faisabilité pour des missions rapides en orbite. LeoStella, avec BlackSky comme sous-traitant, rejoint 18 autres fournisseurs dans le pool HALO. LeoStella a livré 23 satellites depuis 2018, dont 19 sont actuellement en fonctionnement en LEO avec un temps de disponibilité de plus de 99 %. Cette sélection permet aux deux entreprises de concourir pour les prochaines opportunités du Tranche 3 de la SDA et de tirer parti de leur expérience combinée en capacités de surveillance spatiale.
Die Raumfahrtentwicklungsbehörde (SDA) hat LeoStella und BlackSky für das Hybrid-Akquisitionsprogramm für proliferierte Niedrigerdorbit (HALO) ausgewählt, was es nicht traditionellen Verteidigungsvertragspartnern ermöglicht, schnelle Machbarkeitsprototypen für Missionen im Orbit zu entwickeln. LeoStella tritt mit BlackSky als Subunternehmer in ein Angebotspool von 18 anderen Anbietern im HALO-Programm ein. Seit 2018 hat LeoStella 23 Satelliten geliefert, von denen 19 derzeit in LEO betrieben werden und über 99 % Betriebszeit aufweisen. Diese Auswahl ermöglicht beiden Unternehmen, sich um bevorstehende Tranche 3 SDA-Möglichkeiten zu bewerben und ihre kombinierte Erfahrung in der raumbasierten Überwachung zu nutzen.
- Selection for HALO program opens new government contract opportunities
- Qualification to compete for upcoming Tranche 3 SDA opportunities
- Demonstrated track record with 23 satellites delivered and 99% uptime performance
- Access to defense contracts as a nontraditional contractor
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The HALO program selection represents a strategic expansion into defense contracting for both LeoStella and BlackSky. The pre-qualification status positions them to compete for lucrative Tranche 3 SDA contracts, potentially opening significant revenue streams from government space initiatives. LeoStella's proven track record of 23 delivered satellites with
The partnership leverages BlackSky's existing capabilities in space-based monitoring and LeoStella's manufacturing efficiency. While immediate financial impact is , the long-term opportunity in the defense sector could substantially diversify revenue sources. The SDA's innovative acquisition approach reduces barriers to entry for commercial space companies, potentially accelerating contract deployment timelines and revenue recognition.
“This new, innovative program will be an integral tool for the Government to engage with industry. This award enables SDA to leverage nearly 60 years of successful on-orbit experience with a proven heritage across more than 20 satellites that deliver real-time space-based monitoring capabilities,” said LeoStella Board Member and BlackSky Chief Operating Officer Nick Merski. “We appreciate SDA’s innovative approach to acquisition problem solving. This contract enables users to combine industry innovation and apply it to current and future SDA mission needs on mission-ready timelines.”
“SDA is proud to welcome 19 vendors into the first-ever HALO pool,” said SDA Director Derek Tournear. “This creative award solution enables SDA to quickly compete, build, and fly demonstration missions to burn down risk for the future of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. We also hope, through the HALO pool, to build a broader base of vendors that can compete for work on operational layers of future tranches.”
LeoStella is focused on developing common, agile solutions for missions and putting that design into high-rate production. Under Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit and SDA’s forward-leaning mission, innovators can rapidly build, test, and procure small satellite capabilities. LeoStella was designed for rapid and agile manufacturing to produce high-capability satellites affordably and at scale. LeoStella has successfully delivered 23 satellites since its founding in 2018, with 19 satellites currently flying in LEO. These satellites have a notable track record of providing revenue-generating data to customers with more than 99 percent uptime. With this award, LeoStella and BlackSky can compete for upcoming Tranche 3 SDA opportunities.
About LeoStella
LeoStella is a state-of-the-art satellite design and manufacturing company transforming constellation construction by building small satellites cost effectively and at scale. Based in
About BlackSky
BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence. BlackSky delivers on-demand, high-frequency imagery, monitoring and analytics of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events in the world.
BlackSky designs, owns and operates one of the industry’s leading low Earth orbit small satellite constellations, optimized to capture imagery cost-efficiently where and when our customers need it. BlackSky’s Spectra AI software platform processes data from BlackSky’s constellation and from other third-party sensors to develop the critical insights and analytics that our customers require.
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