York Space Systems Selected by U.S. Space Force to Deliver Small Satellites for a Range of National Security Missions

IDIQ contract enables rapid delivery of next-generation missions through York's proven production model and commercial services approach

DENVER, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, today announced its selection by the U.S. Space Force for a $237 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure small satellites supporting national security missions. The contract award is designed to enable faster and more flexible acquisition of spacecraft, integration, and launch support.

The award highlights York's role as a trusted partner for defense space programs and builds on the company's launch of its Space Systems Services offering, designed to provide mission-ready space capabilities under a commercial framework. This new contract vehicle provides a streamlined path for the Space Force to access York's rapidly scalable production model and operational spacecraft services.

"This award is another important step forward in how our national security partners are leveraging proven commercial providers to meet urgent and evolving mission requirements," said Melanie Preisser, GM and Executive VP of York. "York has been demonstrating for years that we can deliver high-performance, affordable satellites fast and at scale. We're thrilled to be selected and ready to respond at the speed of need as these missions are conceived and then activated under this contract."

This new contract supports a range of future missions, including remote proximity operations, space situational awareness, and Golden Dome demonstrations. York satellites performing these missions, and several others have all been built, integrated, and tested in Denver, Colorado, leveraging a now fully scaled domestic supply chain that continues to operate at high throughput.

"This contract opens the door for the Space Force to field resilient capabilities with the speed and agility the moment demands," said Michael Lajczok, CTO of York. "We're proud to be a part of this exciting new procurement framework and look forward to supporting a wide range of mission types that strengthen our nation's security."

York's inclusion in the contract reflects the Department of Defense's continued shift toward proven commercial partners to deliver space-based capabilities at speed and scale.

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 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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