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Space

SDA Names Dr. Gurpartap Sandhoo as New Deputy Director

By Rachel Jewett

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

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Space Development Agency Deputy Director Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo. Photo: SDA

The Space Development Agency (SDA) has named Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the new deputy director, with the departure of Deputy Director Ryan Frigm. SDA announced Sandhoo’s appointment on July 8. He will support SDA Director Derek Tournear in managing the organization and executing the development, fielding, and operation of the SDA’s constellation, the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Sandhoo previously served as vice president and chief architect at Quantum Space and as director for Emerging Technologies at Northrop Grumman [NOC]. He…

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