DENVER, Aug. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York),
the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid
deployment of complete space mission solutions, announced today
that it has been awarded a contract by the Space Development Agency
(SDA) to develop and deliver 10 satellites for the Tranche 2
Transport Layer Gamma (T2TL-Gamma) variant of the Proliferated
Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). These satellites, slated for
launch in 2027, will play a critical role in enhancing the
Department of Defense's (DoD) Joint All Domain Command and Control
(JADC2) capabilities.
The T2TL-Gamma satellites are designed with advanced technology,
including four optical communication terminals (OCTs) along with an
advanced warfighting payload capability. These optically-linked
satellites are essential to SDA's vision of creating a resilient,
low-cost, and proliferated space architecture that provides
enhanced communications and missile tracking capabilities.
"York Space Systems is proud to continue its partnership with
the SDA in delivering innovative and satellite solutions," said
Melanie Preisser, executive vice
president and general manager of York. "Our team's proven track
record, including the successful development and launch of
satellites for SDA's Tranche 0 and upcoming Tranche 1 layers,
positions us to meet the challenging requirements of the T2TL-Gamma
program and further advance the DoD's space capabilities."
York has a strong history of collaboration with SDA, having
previously developed, delivered, and successfully launched nine
satellites for Tranche 0 of the PWSA. Under a $94 million contract awarded in August 2020, York completed the production and
deployment of these satellites in just over 2.5 years, marking a
significant achievement for the U.S. Space Force.
York is currently manufacturing 42 satellites for Tranche 1 of
the PWSA, that are expected to launch in late 2024, along with an
additional 12 experimental satellites as part of the Tranche 1
Demonstration and Experimentation System (T1DES) program, scheduled
for launch in 2025. More recently, York was awarded a contract to
deliver 62 satellites for Tranche 2 Transport Layer Alpha variant,
with a launch date set for 2026.
"The Space Development Agency continues to lead from the front
and forge the path the rest of the world is now following: robust
and scalable space infrastructure at groundbreaking cost," said
Dirk Wallinger, CEO of York. "Their
competitive approach of maximizing the use of commercial,
'commodity' satellite systems, subsystems, and components for all
of its various mission needs is the best way to maintain the U.S.'s
industrial leadership in space. We are honored again to be chosen
as a supplier and mission partner in another of their
groundbreaking initiatives."
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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