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PolicyMar 23, 2026

York Space rides defense demand as procurement changes cloud outlook

York Space rides defense demand as procurement changes cloud outlook
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WASHINGTON — York Space Systems last week reported sharply higher revenue in 2025 and narrowing losses as it scales production tied to Pentagon satellite programs. But a broader overhaul of how the U. S.

The Denver-based satellite manufacturer said annual revenue rose 52% to about $386 million, driven largely by work on the Space Development Agency's proliferated low Earth orbit constellation. SDA is building a large constellation in low Earth orbit for missile tracking and data relay.

York's chief executive Dirk Wallinger said the company has built a sizable backlog tied to that work, with roughly 140 satellites ordered to date. That backlog has provided a steady cadence of production and underpinned York's recent growth.

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