Vulcan | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer D

Tranche 1 Tracking Layer D is one of five missions by the United States Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer constellation, which will provide global indications, warning, tracking, and targeting of advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: June 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Vulcan
  • Operator: United Launch Alliance
  • Launch site: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret