York Space Systems

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, it is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the manufacture of spacecraft platforms. Let’s get to orbit with York’s turn-key complete mission solutions.

Our Platform

The S-CLASS platform leverages a proprietary design to reduce the cost of manufacture by an order of magnitude. The S-CLASS platform is a 3-axis stabilized spacecraft capable of supporting 85kg payloads with up to 100W of Orbit Average Power (OAP). Designed for mass manufacture and intended for constellations, the S-CLASS supports a wide range of missions including earth observation, weather, and communication; and is capable of steady state operation in any orbit inclination and orientation without redesign. The platform form factor can leverage existing ride-share opportunities on ESPAs, or can be adapted to any of the numerous dedicated small launch vehicles currently under development to significantly reduce launch segment costs.

News

Charles Beames at Asteroid Day 2018 (video)

June 30, 2018 – Charles Beames, Executive Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer at York Space Systems, speaks at Asteroid Day 2018.

Why the Pentagon Thinks Small Satellites Can Solve Big Problems

May 22, 2018 / Popular Mechanics – The U.S. military’s old way of thinking about satellites goes something like this: Pack as much technology as humanly possible… Read more “Why the Pentagon Thinks Small Satellites Can Solve Big Problems”

To find small asteroids that could hit Earth, private foundation embraces small satellites

May 22, 2018 / Science – Last week, an asteroid the size of Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza whizzed by Earth, missing it by half the distance… Read more “To find small asteroids that could hit Earth, private foundation embraces small satellites”