York Space Systems Completes Vibe Check, Ready to Ship for Tyndal Mission

DENVER, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, has successfully completed vibration testing for Tyndal, an experimental national security mission for an undisclosed customer. With environmental testing now finalized, Tyndal is officially ready to ship to Cape Canaveral to meet its scheduled April 2025 launch—one of five distinct mission sets York is launching this year. Tyndal is just the latest demonstration of York's industry shattering ability to deliver the most highly capable, operationally ready spacecraft supporting a wide range of national security applications.

Tyndal is one of many missions York is executing alongside its work supporting the US Space Force and commercial customers, underscoring the company's unique ability to deliver scalable, mission-ready space systems across the defense and intelligence sectors. Tyndal exemplifies how integrating commercial investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing with fixed price contracts delivers robust capabilities on time and at half the cost of competitors. Built on York's LX-CLASS platform, Tyndal will demonstrate an experimental on-orbit national security capability while showcasing York's Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC). Many of Tyndal's autonomous demonstrations will be simultaneously conducted with two of York's other operational missions, Bane and Bard, all from a single command center operating in a secure cloud.

Completing vibe testing is a critical milestone that ensures Tyndal is ready for the dynamic launch environment and beyond. York is now in the final phase of preparations, with the spacecraft fully qualified and ready to ship for integration with its launch vehicle.

"Tyndal exemplifies the adaptability of York's spacecraft, delivering critical national security capabilities for both defense and commercial customers," said Melanie Preisser, GM and Executive VP of York. "This mission is an important step in advancing space-based capabilities to meet evolving national security needs."

The Tyndal mission leverages York's latest investments in spacecraft operations, demonstrating a new level of efficiency and adaptability in space-based national security solutions. Operating from York's Universal Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC), the mission showcases the seamless orchestration of multiple spacecraft, reinforcing York's ability to scale and manage complex constellations with a single, integrated command structure.

Designed with mission flexibility in mind, Tyndal features over-the-air software update capabilities, ensuring real-time adaptability and responsiveness to evolving operational needs. Additionally, mission data will be securely disseminated through a cloud-based infrastructure, enabling enhanced accessibility for customers and stakeholders. The spacecraft is also equipped with automated payload deployment and scripted mission execution, streamlining operations and reducing the need for continuous human intervention.

This approach underscores York's commitment to delivering highly autonomous, mission-ready spacecraft that support a range of defense, intelligence, and commercial applications, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in advancing national security capabilities.

As final preparations continue, Tyndal remains on track for an April 2025 launch, setting the stage for a planned constellation that will expand national security capabilities and further reinforce York's role as a trusted mission partner.

About York Space Systems
York Space Systems was founded on and is dedicated to achieving increasingly rapid delivery of reliable and affordable spacecraft. 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 to deliver across a spectrum of government and commercial missions. 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 seamless orbit deployments, enhancing their customers' competitive edge. York's S-CLASS, LX-CLASS, and the new M-CLASS platforms allow it to perform a wide variety of space 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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