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York Space Systems Doubles Satellite Manufacturing Capacity With New Facility

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, August 14th, 2023

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York Space Systems Doubles Satellite Manufacturing Capacity With New Facility

Size comparison of York Space System’s S-CLASS (left) and larger, more powerful new LX-CLASS (right). Photo: York Space Systems

York Space Systems on Monday said it has completed construction of a new spacecraft manufacturing and testing facility, which will allow the company to double production capacity and build more than 1,000 satellites annually. The Denver-based company said the new facility, which is also located in the Denver area, will give it the capacity to meet strong demand from commercial and government customers. The new 60,000 square-foot facility, called Potomac, is expected to reach initial operating capacity in the fourth…

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