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York Space Systems

NYSE: YSS

Denver, US · Founded 2012 · Colorado LLC · 6 known investors

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York Space Systems designs and manufactures satellite platforms, spacecraft components, and ground infrastructure for operating large constellations, targeting defense and government missions. Its offerings span spacecraft production, launch coordination, laser/optical/RF cross-link communications, and mission control software for end-to-end constellation operations.

Founders & leadership

York Space Systems was founded in 2012 by Dirk Wallinger.

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Dirk WallingerFounder · CEODirk Wallinger is President and CEO of York Space Systems, which designs and manufactures satellite platforms and spacecraft components for government and defense missions. He previously held leadership positions at Orbital Sciences, General Dynamics, and Lockheed Martin.
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Kevin MesserleChief Financial Officer
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Monica PalkoChief Legal and Administrative Officer
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Devjyoti RudraChief Supply Chain Officer

Board

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Robert AssenmacherBoard director
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Willam BonnerBoard director
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Brad WilfordBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$250K disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 9 investors · Other
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dirk WallingerDirector
  • Robert AssenmacherDirector
  • Willam BonnerDirector
  • Brad WilfordDirector
Amount sold
$250K
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$120K
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Colorado, 2012
Federal exemptions
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Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Companies working in the same space as York Space Systems.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2020$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
All Space

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Frequently asked questions

What does York Space Systems do?
York Space Systems designs and manufactures satellite platforms, spacecraft components, and ground infrastructure for operating large constellations, targeting defense and government missions. Its offerings span spacecraft production, launch coordination, laser/optical/RF cross-link communications, and mission control software for end-to-end constellation operations.
Who founded York Space Systems?
York Space Systems was founded by Dirk Wallinger in 2012.
Who are York Space Systems's investors?
York Space Systems's investors include AE Industrial Partners, Central Texas Angel Network, Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs), Silent Capital, Space Capital, BlackRock.
How much funding has York Space Systems raised?
York Space Systems has disclosed $250K raised across 1 round.
Where is York Space Systems headquartered?
York Space Systems is headquartered in Denver, US.