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BAE Systems

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BAE Systems is a British multinational aerospace, military, and information security company that operates in the space industry. They design and deliver solutions for civil and commercial space agencies, specializing in radiation-hardened electronics, antenna design, and synthetic aperture radar processing for use in Earth orbit, near space, and deep space missions. BAE Systems partners with organizations like Airbus Defence and Space and LMO Space, and their customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial space entities. They provide services such as satellite manufacturing, on-orbit operations, secure data delivery, and development of AI/ML systems for space platforms.

commercialFounded 1999
History · 3 eventsFeb 16, 2024 · BAE Systems acquires Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation
London, England, United Kingdom
www.baesystems.com
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BAE Systems’ integration and environmental testing for the Carruthers satellite will continue through June of 2024 to ensure the satellite will withstand launch conditions and perform properly in space.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 1, 2024BAE Systems completes integration of NASA’s Carruthers Observatory

BAE Systems designed and built the satellite bus for the Carruthers mission and is leading integration and environmental testing.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Apr 1, 2024BAE Systems completes integration of NASA’s Carruthers Observatory

At least ten Xantus metal plasma thrusters being shipped 2024 will go to In-Space Missions, a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

RelationshipsPlanGrowthValue 4.0Mar 26, 2024Press Release: Benchmark Electric Propulsion Thrusters on Orbit and Poised for First Fire

The acoustic qualification test was conducted at BAE Systems, Inc., Space and Mission Systems.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Mar 24, 2024MSI DFAT Services, LLC completes acoustic qualification test for the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope

Benchmark is shipping more than 50 Xantus electric propulsion thrusters 2024, with at least ten units allocated to In-Space Missions, a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

RelationshipsGrowthCapabilityValue 4.3Mar 21, 2024Benchmark electric propulsion thrusters on-orbit + poised for 1st firing

At least ten of the Xantus electric propulsion thrusters shipping 2024 will go to In-Space Missions, a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems.

RelationshipsPlanGrowthValue 4.0Mar 21, 2024Benchmark Space Systems Deploys its Xantus Electric Propulsion System on Orion's Satellite

More than 10 Xantus units scheduled for delivery 2024 are destined for In-Space Missions, a subsidiary of BAE Systems in the United Kingdom that develops small satellites.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 19, 2024Benchmark Space Systems flies first electric thruster

The U.S. Navy awarded BAE Systems a contract worth approximately $86,000,000 to continue supporting MDC5ISR programs.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 4.8Mar 17, 2024BAE Systems awarded U.S. Navy C5ISR contract

Intelsat tested antenna technology from Ball Aerospace (which became part of BAE Systems in February 2024) and integration designs and hardware from Stellar Blu Solutions as part of its multi-orbit efforts.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 11, 2024Dawn of the multi-orbit era

BAE Systems worked with scientists from the Environmental Defense Fund and MethaneSAT, LLC to design and build MethaneSAT’s primary instrument.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 7, 2024BAE Systems Launches MethaneSAT to Provide Global GHG Emissions Data

BAE Systems worked with scientists from the Environmental Defense Fund and MethaneSAT, LLC to design and build MethaneSAT’s primary instrument.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 4, 2024BAE Systems’ MethaneSAT launched

BAE Systems was one of four companies chosen to take part in Phase 1 of the FORGE C2 project.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Mar 1, 2024BAE Systems to Develop Ground System Prototype for US Space Force

BAE Systems will integrate proven capabilities into a prototype ground system for the Space Force's command and control capabilities for Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared GEO and Next-Generation OPIR Polar systems.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 28, 2024BAE Systems to develop ground system prototype for U.S. Space Force missile warning system

BAE Systems was one of four companies chosen for Phase 1 of the FORGE C2 project, which focuses on integration and demonstration of prototype capabilities.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 28, 2024BAE Systems to develop ground system prototype for U.S. Space Force missile warning system

BAE Systems has been selected by the Space Systems Command Space Enterprise Consortium to provide a prototype ground system for the U.S. Space Force’s Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control project.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.6Feb 28, 2024BAE Systems to develop ground system prototype for U.S. Space Force missile warning system

BAE Systems will fund the $5,500,000,000 purchase price for Ball Aerospace through existing cash and new external debt.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.5Feb 14, 2024BAE Systems receives regulatory approvals for $5.5 Billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace

BAE Systems will provide 2024 Group guidance at its preliminary results on 21 February 2024 incorporating the Ball Aerospace acquisition.

FinancialRelationshipsGovernancePlanValue 3.8Feb 14, 2024BAE Systems receives regulatory approvals for $5.5 Billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace

BAE Systems has received the necessary regulatory approvals to complete the acquisition of Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation.

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.2Feb 14, 2024BAE Systems receives regulatory approvals for $5.5 Billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace

BAE Systems will complete its $5,500,000,000 acquisition of Ball Aerospace after securing regulatory approvals for the deal.

RelationshipsFinancialLegalValue 4.7Feb 14, 2024BAE Systems wins approval for Ball Aerospace acquisition

BAE Systems will execute steps in the coming days to complete the acquisition of Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Feb 14, 2024BAE Systems receives regulatory approvals for $5.5 Billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace
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