Karman Space & Defense is a concept-to-production solutions provider specializing in mission-critical systems for the space and defense industries. They design, test, manufacture, and sell integrated solutions, including payload protection, propulsion, and interstage systems, for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and missile systems. Karman serves a diverse customer base, including NASA, ULA, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin, supporting both government and commercial space initiatives. Key words associated with Karman are: payload protection, propulsion systems, integrated defense systems, and mission-critical subsystems.
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Karman Space & Defense has acquired Five Axis Industries for $83 million in cash and approximately $5 million of Karman common shares.
The acquisition of Five Axis Industries by Karman Space & Defense closed on October 28, 2025.
The student-led Karman Space Programme (KSP) will attempt a two-stage rocket launch on Sunday, 2023-09-24 to test systems for reuse and recovery of the vehicle.