York Space Systems (York), a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, today announced the successful deployment and contact with its Dragoon mission, a contract executed under an accelerated timeline for the Space Development Agency (SDA). The satellite launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 23, 2025, with York establishing communications within two hours of deployment.

Bard will flight-demonstrate the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT), an advanced communications technology developed in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and NASA's SCaN (Space Communications and Navigation) Program.

York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace technology company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, today announced that its Dragoon mission is ready for launch. As the first of a 12-satellite prototype constellation, Dragoon is designed to demonstrate secure connectivity to warfighter platforms for targeting, missile warning, and tracking of advanced missile threats.

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

York Space Systems successfully completed the preliminary design review (PDR) one month ahead of schedule for the communication satellite system it is developing as part of the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) proliferated architecture in space for missile warning,…

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).