Orbion Space Technology

Positioning

Orbion Space Technology (Houghton, MI) makes the Aurora integrated Hall-effect propulsion system (thruster, power-processing unit, and propellant management; krypton life-qualified, >60 mN/kW), delivering 33 units to York Space Systems for a US military constellation and flying in the SDA PWSA. It was acquired by York Space Systems in March 2026 (terms undisclosed) as a vertical-integration move, and continues serving third parties as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Production rate and the third-party order book after the acquisition are the open questions.

Latest signals

• 2 Sept 2026York Space Systems equipped the LX/V-Class with higher-thrust electric propulsion from Orbion Space Technology.Payload
• 19 May 2026York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology for approximately $74.9 million.Payload
• 12 Mar 2026York Space Systems acquired satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space Technology.SpaceNews
• 4 Oct 2021Orbion Space Technology received a formal customer request for the RAFTI Service Valve.Orbit Fab

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Facts, with sources

• 2 Sept 2026York Space Systems equipped the LX/V-Class with higher-thrust electric propulsion from Orbion Space TechnologyProduct launch · Payload
• 30 Apr 2026York acquired Orbion Space Technology, a MI-based manufacturer of Hall-effect electric propulsion systemsOwnership change · Payload
• 12 Mar 2026Orbion Space Technology acquired by York Space SystemsOwnership change · SpaceNews
• 1 Mar 2026[object Object]Revenue band · Payload

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Scores, Space (of 10)

Traction: deployment, production, commercials, progress. Capability: technology, positioning, firepower, leverage.

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