Derek Tournear

New Capabilities

Overseeing SDA's rapid acquisition programs including PWSA, HALO, and the PLATE testbed

The Space Development Agency is buying a testbed to vet third-party satellite software before committing to full integration. Tech7 Company, a Colorado Springs defense contractor, won a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research award, run through the Space Force's SpaceWERX office, to build the Proliferated LEO Agile Testbed Environment, or PLATE. Tech7 announced the award on October 19, 2026.

Updated Oct 20