York Space Systems, a U.S.-based national defense and commercial contractor, today announced it has acquired Orbion Space Technology (Orbion), a Michigan-based manufacturer of electric propulsion systems.
The acquisition strengthens York’s integrated space ecosystem and supports its strategy of investing in domestic production capacity and delivering systems that work reliably and at scale.
Founded in 2016, Orbion designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions. Its Aurora propulsion systems are produced domestically and are already flying on York-built spacecraft supporting U.S. national security missions, including satellites operating as part of fielded military constellations.
By aligning the technology roadmap, York’s Orbion acquisition reduces supply-chain risk of a historically scarce spacecraft subsystem.
Orbion will continue to operate as a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of York, serving customers across the broader space industry. The combination provides a clear path to expanding Orbion’s production capacity in support of growing commercial and national security satellite demand.
The transaction follows York’s recent acquisition of ATLAS Space Operations. Together, these acquisitions advance York’s long-term vision of delivering complete space mission solutions.
