K2 Space, founded in 2022, is a satellite manufacturer focused on producing large, high-capacity "Mega Class" satellite buses designed for multi-orbit functionality, including LEO and MEO. They aim to offer these high-powered satellites at a lower cost compared to existing options, targeting both government and commercial applications. K2 Space has a contract with the U.S. Space Force for a 2026 mission named "Gravitas" to demonstrate its satellite's capabilities and is developing key components in-house, such as electric propulsion systems, flight computers and solar arrays. Key partners include the U.S. Space Force, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Altimeter Capital. Associated keywords: satellite manufacturing, mega-class satellites, MEO, electric propulsion, Space Force, Gravitas mission.
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K2 Space prioritizes high-power satellites capable of enabling more capabilities than traditional small satellites from near Earth orbits to cislunar space and throughout the solar system.
K2 Space plans to scale up manufacturing capability at its 180,000 square foot facility in Torrance, California.
K2 Space is developing ultra-powerful, large-scale spacecraft by leveraging additional capacity from super-heavy launch vehicles like SpaceX’s Starship.
K2 Space plans to launch a smaller satellite class called Mega, with the first flight expected in March of next year.
K2 Space plans to start deploying constellations for customers in 2028.
The K2 Space satellites will operate at low-Earth orbit (LEO), medium-Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary transfer orbit.
A contract has been signed for the launch of three K2 Space satellites aboard a single SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
K2 Space plans to demonstrate satellite proliferation across all three orbital regimes in one rocket launch.
K2 Space is building a multi-orbit satellite that can operate in low-earth orbit, medium-earth orbit, and geostationary levels.
In January 2023, K2 Space named John Plumb as its head of strategy.
K2 Space has a contract with SpaceX to launch three K2 satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket for the Trinity Mission in 2027.
K2 Space Corporation was founded in 2022 by former SpaceX engineers.
K2 Space develops high-powered, low-cost satellite bus platforms.
K2 Space has a launch contract with SpaceX for a Falcon 9 mission in 2027 with multiple deployments.
K2 Space describes the Trinity mission as a blueprint for agile, scalable satellite operations across orbital regimes.
K2 Space will demonstrate its capability to proliferate satellites across LEO, MEO, and GTO orbits from a single launch during its 2027 Trinity mission.
Trinity will follow K2 Space's 2026 MEO mission, Gravitas.
K2 Space is preparing for its first full satellite mission, Gravitas, on the February 2026 SpaceX rideshare mission.
K2 Space announced plans for the 'Trinity' mission to launch three satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission.
Gravitas will demonstrate K2 Space's in-house 20kW high power electric propulsion system for orbit-raising from LEO to MEO.