York Space Systems Expands National Security Capabilities with Commercial Services Program

York Space Systems Expands National Security Capabilities with Commercial Services Program
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025

York Space Systems (York), a leading aerospace company based in Denver, has launched a new commercial services program aimed at bolstering national security capabilities for the U.S. Government. This initiative provides essential space-based security solutions on a commercial basis, offering an agile and cost-effective approach to operational mission needs.

Building upon its proven satellite designs originally developed for government applications, York is now delivering these systems as an on-demand service. This model enables a scalable and economical pathway for executing critical space operations. By leveraging its robust commercial framework and partnerships with well-capitalized suppliers, York enhances efficiency in high-rate satellite production, bringing affordability to traditionally costly government programs. The company's continued deployment of Remote Proximity Operations (RPO), space domain awareness, military communication, and Earth observation (EO) capabilities also extends into counterspace applications at a fraction of conventional costs.

"National security threats are evolving, and space is at the forefront of the fight," stated Dirk Wallinger, CEO of York. "We're now delivering fully operational, commercially hardened solutions to the table - ones that are flight proven, rigorously tested, and available today. By offering these capabilities through a commercial services model, we provide our government customers with rapid, low-risk access to proven technologies, drastically reducing acquisition timelines and overall costs while enhancing mission agility on a Firm Fixed price model."

York's extensive history of successful flight operations and high-volume manufacturing ensures rapid deployment of mission-critical space assets. These platforms provide a secure and cost-effective approach to defense and intelligence operations, allowing national security customers to leverage maneuverable, mission-ready satellites. The company's established production lines will also enable the U.S. Space Force to quickly acquire additional satellites for their CASR project, which is set to launch later this year.

As a trusted provider of operational space solutions, York continues to evolve its capabilities to align with the military's strategic needs. This new commercial services program underscores the company's commitment to supplying resilient, rapidly deployable space-based assets designed to meet the challenges of modern defense operations.