During SEW case study, which agency would you coordinate with when issuing alerts and planning operations?

• A. NASA
• B. Space Development Agency (SDA)
• C. ESA
• D. JAXA

Answer: (B)

Alerts and planning in a SEW scenario rely on the agency that coordinates space-domain awareness and rapid deployment of space-based capabilities for defense operations. The Space Development Agency is designed for this role, focusing on fielding proliferated space-based sensing, communications, and warning assets to support joint force planning and operational decisions. It acts as the central point for issuing timely alerts and synchronizing space operations across services, which is exactly what SEW case study scenarios require.

In contrast, the other agencies have different mandates: NASA handles civilian space exploration and science, while ESA and JAXA are European and Japanese civil space agencies focused on non-defense missions.