York Space Systems
NYSE: YSSDenver, 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.

Board
Investors · 6
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$250K disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 9 investors · Other
- 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
- 05
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| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $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 dealsAll.Space (originally Isotropic Systems) designs multi-band, multi-orbit satellite communication terminals that let users switch seamlessly between LEO/MEO/GEO satellites and terrestrial networks.
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.



