York Space Systems CEO on Earnings, Space Tech & Orbion Acquisition
YOUTUBE.COM | MARCH 20, 2026
Dirk Wallinger, CEO of York Space Systems (YSS), joins the Watch List to talk about the company's first earnings report since going public via IPO. "We're really hitting our stride," when it comes to growth, says Dirk, pointing to a 52% increase in revenue. He explains how York is differentiating itself from competitors in the space tech race and the company's acquisition of Orbion Space Technology.
Jul 28, 2025
York Space Systems Successfully Launches BARD Mission, Demonstrating Next-Generation Communications Capabilities for NASA
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- York Space Systems (York), a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, today announced the successful launch of its BARD mission. The satellite deployed successfully on July 23 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. York made contact on the first attempt, and all systems are healthy on orbit.
Jun 24, 2025
York Space Systems Launches Dragoon Mission to Support SDA's Missile Warning and Connectivity Goals
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.
Jul 21, 2025
Rockies, York Space Systems Announce Jersey Patch Partnership
The Colorado Rockies and York Space Systems (York), a Denver-based leader in aerospace and defense technology, on Tuesday announced a historic jersey patch partnership beginning July 1, 2025, and continuing through the 2030 MLB season.
Jun 10, 2025
York Space Systems' Dragoon Mission Ready for Launch, First in 12-Satellite Constellation for Missile Warning and Warfighter Connectivity
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.
Jul 18, 2025
York Space Systems Parent Company to Acquire ATLAS Space Operations to Expand Mission Delivery and Space-to-Ground Capabilities
PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York), a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, today announced that its parent company has agreed to acquire ATLAS Space Operations (ATLAS), a pioneer in Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) for satellite communications.
Jun 2, 2025
York Space Systems Completes Tranche 2 Design Review Ahead Of Plan
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,…
Inside the Space Defense Race
BLOOMBERG.COM | MARCH 30, 2026
Space is becoming the next battlefield. York Space Systems CEO Dirk Wallinger joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain how wartime urgency is reshaping defense technology and shifting from slow, expensive systems to rapid deployment, constant iteration, and scalable satellite networks. As demand surges from the Pentagon, the race to dominate space-based infrastructure is accelerating fast.
