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York Space Systems Strengthens Satellite Portfolio With Larger, M-CLASS Platform

Julia Kim

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

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York Space Systems Strengthens Satellite Portfolio With Larger, M-CLASS Platform

York Space Systems expands satellite portfolio with larger, more powerful M-CLASS platform.

York Space Systems (York) said on Jan. 29 it had expanded its satellite platform portfolio, adding the M-CLASS, which is now its largest platform. The M-CLASS builds upon York’s existing S-CLASS and LX-CLASS platforms, reusing over 75% of its technology to deliver capabilities while maintaining rapid production timelines. York said the M-CLASS has a payload capacity of 1,000 kilograms and 8 kW of peak power, addressing the growing demand for higher power and greater mission flexibility. The M-CLASS platform is…

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