DENVER, Sept. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space
Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company
dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission
solutions, today announced the successful demonstration of
propulsive orbit maneuverability capabilities with its Tranche 0
(T0) satellites, part of the Space Development Agency's (SDA)
Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). With this
achievement, York has validated critical technologies required for
collision avoidance, orbit raising, and de-orbit operations
capability further validating the T0 fleet's effectiveness in
support of national defense.
"This milestone underscores the versatility of our Tranche 0
satellites," said Dirk Wallinger,
CEO of York. "These capabilities not only enhance the safety and
operational lifespan of our spacecraft but also offer critical
flexibility for evolving defense mission needs."
The successful demonstration of orbit maneuverability follows a
series of industry-first achievements for York's T0 fleet. In
addition to these new operational capabilities, York is the only
provider ever to complete a successful Link 16 transmission from
space to both naval carriers and aircraft, marking a significant
advancement in secure, resilient communications for the DoD.
Furthermore, York remains one of only two providers—alongside
SpaceX—to have demonstrated laser communications in orbit for SDA's
T0 program.
"Essentially, 100 percent of our links (Link16) work every time
we go in," said Dr. Derek Tournear,
director of SDA at the Air & Space Forces Association's (AFA)
main annual conference earlier this month. "When someone's prepared
to listen to us, we transmit, receive, and that works. We've
demonstrated that to a lot of different platforms, including
aircraft with the Navy and down to aircraft carriers at sea. All
that works perfectly."
"York continues to deliver history making innovations for SDA,
ensuring our warfighters receive critical, secure data when and
where they need it," added Charles
Beames, Chairman of York. "Our industry-leading
achievements, including Link 16 from space and laser communications
in orbit, prove York's ability to adapt and meet the dynamic
demands of modern defense."
These advancements reinforce York's leadership position in SDA's
PWSA and highlight the company's commitment to delivering
state-of-the-art technology to support the growing needs of the
U.S. defense infrastructure.
As Dr. Tournear noted in a recent interview with National
Defense Magazine, "So far, Tranche 0 has been an unmitigated
success."
About York Space Systems
York Space Systems was
founded on the principle of transforming spacecraft affordability
and reliability. The Denver-based aerospace company is a
beacon in the industry, enabling and spearheading next-generation
space mission operations globally. Specializing in the swift
production of mission-ready spacecraft platforms, York integrates
commercial methodologies across a spectrum of government and
commercial assignments. Their comprehensive solutions encompass
spacecraft production, payload and system integration, launch and
ground segment services, and mission operations. Harnessing York's
technology suite ensures customers achieve rapid orbit deployments,
providing them with a competitive edge. Their S-CLASS and LX-CLASS
platforms cater to a diverse set of missions ranging from ISR,
remote proximity, weather, to communications. York's platforms are
compatible with a broad spectrum of launch vehicles and ground
segment providers. Their cloud-based mission tasking paired with an
autonomous operations center provides an unparalleled,
cost-effective solution for real-time data acquisition and
analysis. Learn more
at http://www.YorkSpaceSystems.com.
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