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York Space Systems

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    York Space Systems is an aerospace company specializing in small and medium-class spacecraft. Its product portfolio consists of S-class, S/LS-class, S/LS2-class, and S/LX2-class platforms. Its S-Class solution supports a range of missions, including earth observation, weather, and communication.

    TypePrivate
    Founded2014
    HQDenver, CO, USMap
    Websiteyorkspacesystems.com
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    Employees (est.) (Jun 2021)50(+3%)

    Key People/Management at York Space Systems

    Dirk Wallinger

    Dirk Wallinger

    CEO
    Charles L. Beames

    Charles L. Beames

    Executive Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer
    William Readdy

    William Readdy

    Advisory Director
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    York Space Systems Office Locations

    York Space Systems has offices in Denver and Washington
    Denver, CO, US (HQ)
    1449 7th, Suite 425
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    		2014
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    York Space Systems Operating Metrics

    Sep, 2020

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    		1
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    York Space Systems News and Updates

    April 27, 2021

    York Space Systems building larger LX-CLASS satellite platform

    Smallsat specialist York Space Systems is producing a larger satellite platform with double the payload volume of its current spacecraft bus in response to market demand. SpaceNews
    April 13, 2021

    York Space Systems automates ground system operations

    York Space Systems has learned a lot from operating its first production-model spacecraft in orbit for two years. The biggest takeaway, though, has been the need to automate satellite handling on the ground. SpaceNews
    April 06, 2021

    York Space Systems Announces Successful Test of Autonomous Operations Upgrade

    DENVER, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems' rapidly deployable satellite system has successfully completed a rigorous twelve-month operational testing phase, demonstrating enterprise-wide autonomous operations for York customers. This next-generation technology upgrade...
    January 07, 2020

    York Space Systems unveils Hydra Mission Series

    York Space Systems announced plans Jan. 7 to conduct a series of missions to rapidly flight qualify government and industry satellite payloads, subsystems and components. SpaceNews.com
    December 05, 2019

    York Space Systems open Washington-area office

    York Space Systems opened a Washington-area office and mission operations center. SpaceNews.com
    October 29, 2019

    York Space Systems expands facility to speeds up spacecraft production

    York Space Systems is gearing up to produce hundreds of satellites annually. SpaceNews.com

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    May 26, 2021

    Spacecraft builder York Space expands Denver facilities, aims to build satellites in 30 days

    May 18, 2021 / CNBC / York Space, which builds spacecraft for customers wanting to operate satellites in orbit, on Tuesday announced an expansion of its production facilities at the company’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado. “This ‘mega facility’ will really be true high-rate production for the dem…
    May 26, 2021

    York Space Systems Colorado Mega Factory to Build Hundreds of Satellites at a Time

    May 24, 2021 / Cheddar News / Charles Beames, executive chair of York Space Systems, joined Cheddar to discuss the company’s expansion of its ground facility in Denver, Colorado. The aerospace tech firm manufactures the systems essential to spaceflight and satellite construction. Beames said the Col…
    March 02, 2021

    SDA Awards Contracts for the First Generation of the Transport Layer

    August 31, 2020 / Space Development Agency / SDA announced August 31 two contract awards for the first generation of the Transport Layer. These awards represent one of the first major and highly visible steps toward developing the National Defense Space Architecture’s inaugural tranche (called Tranc…
    October 30, 2019

    York Space Systems expands facility to speed up spacecraft production

    Octoboer 29, 2019 / SpaceNews / SAN FRANCISCO – York Space Systems announced plans Oct. 29 to expand production facilities for its S-Class satellites. The Denver-based company that currently produces ten to 12 satellites per year will be able to produce 50 satellites in 2020 and hundreds of satellit…
    October 15, 2018

    Upending The Space Biz With Satellites For You And You And You

    Mar. 10, 2017 /Wired/ Dirk Wallinger leaves his espresso beverage behind and steps out of a coffeeshop on the campus of Denver’s Metropolitan State University. His coat open against the cold, he points across the way to a nearly-constructed structure—the college’s metal-and-glass-fronted Aerospace a…
    October 15, 2018

    Senator Bennet Visits York

    Jun. 16, 2017 /LinkedIn/ Thank you Senator Bennet! Very exciting to showcase York’s work with MSU and President Dr. Jordan to Senator Bennet today. We were given the opportunity to talk about job training and the tremendous growth opportunities NextSpace presents for the Colorado community while tou…
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     York Space Systems Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was York Space Systems founded?

      York Space Systems was founded in 2014.

    • Who are York Space Systems key executives?

      York Space Systems's key executives are Dirk Wallinger, Charles L. Beames and William Readdy.

    • How many employees does York Space Systems have?

      York Space Systems has 50 employees.

    • Who are York Space Systems competitors?

      Competitors of York Space Systems include Satellogic, Millennium Space Systems and Airbus Oneweb Satellites.

    • Where is York Space Systems headquarters?

      York Space Systems headquarters is located at 1449 7th, Suite 425, Denver.

    • Where are York Space Systems offices?

      York Space Systems has offices in Denver and Washington.

    • How many offices does York Space Systems have?

      York Space Systems has 2 offices.