Space Force Eyes $1.5B for Space Data Network Backbone in Reconciliation Bill – Major Defense Space Funding Signal
Key Questions
What funding is the Space Force requesting for the Space Data Network Backbone?
The U.S. Space Force plans to request nearly $1.5 billion for the SDN Backbone in the FY27 reconciliation bill, with $800M allocated for on-ramping additional vendors. This builds on the recent $2.29B SpaceX OTA award.
How does the SDN Backbone funding connect to existing Space Force programs?
The program office is integrating the SDN Backbone with the SDA Transport Layer. This indicates expanded competitive opportunities for defense space vendors through future solicitations and vendor on-ramping.
What should vendors track regarding this Space Force initiative?
Vendors should monitor the budget process, vendor on-ramping activities, and resulting solicitations. The effort follows the $2.29B SpaceX contract and aims to broaden participation in the Space Data Network.
Space Force plans $1.5B for SDN Backbone in FY27 reconciliation bill, including $800M for on-ramping additional vendors. This follows the $2.29B SpaceX OTA award. The program office is integrating with SDA Transport Layer, indicating future competitive opportunities for defense space vendors. Track budget process, vendor on-ramping, and resulting solicitations.