Space Development and Test Wing

The Space Development and Test Wing (SDTW) was a unit of the United States Air Force responsible for developing, testing, and evaluating space systems and technologies. Activated in 2006 under the Air Force Space Command's Space and Missile Systems Center, the SDTW played a crucial role in advancing space capabilities, including satellite and launch vehicle development, as well as experimental and demonstration missions. The unit managed a diverse portfolio of programs and collaborated with military, government, and industry partners to accelerate innovation in space operations. In 2014, it was reorganized and redesignated as part of the Space Test and Evaluation Directorate, continuing its mission under a new structure.