WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said it has acquired Orbion Space Technology, bringing a key satellite propulsion technology inside the company as it expands production for national security space programs.
The Denver-based satellite manufacturer announced the deal March 12 but did not disclose financial terms.
Orbion, founded about a decade ago and based in Houghton, Michigan, develops electric propulsion systems for small satellites. Its Aurora Hall-effect thruster uses electricity generated by a satellite's solar panels to accelerate charged particles and produce thrust, allowing spacecraft to maneuver in orbit and maintain position.
