Orbion Space Technology is a manufacturer specializing in electric propulsion systems for small satellites. Their primary product is the Aurora Hall-effect thruster, designed to increase satellite maneuverability, extend mission lifetime, and reduce launch costs. They cater to builders and operators of small satellite constellations, offering solutions for orbit maintenance, collision avoidance, and safe de-orbiting, and have worked with NASA to leverage advancements in ion thruster technology.
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In March, York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology for approximately $74.9 million.
York Space Systems acquired electric propulsion provider Orbion Space Technology in March.
York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology in March.
Orbion Space Technology is a Michigan-based manufacturer of Hall-effect electric propulsion systems.
Orbion Space Technology's Aurora thrusters were flying on York Space Systems' operational PWSA Tranche 1 constellation.
York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology on March 11, 2026.
Orbion Space Technology is a Michigan-based manufacturer of Hall-effect electric propulsion systems.
York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology in March 2026.
Orbion Space Technology provides flight-proven electric propulsion capabilities.
Orbion Space Technology is a Michigan-based manufacturer of Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for constellation-scale missions.
York Space Systems has agreed to acquire Orbion Space Technology.
Orbion Space Technology designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions.
York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology, a Michigan-based manufacturer of electric propulsion systems.
Orbion Space Technology was founded in 2016.
York’s recent acquisition of Orbion Space Technology is intended to reduce supply-chain risk for a historically scarce spacecraft subsystem.
Orbion Space Technology is headquartered in Houghton, Michigan and operates a manufacturing facility there.
On January 13, 2026 Orbion Space Technology delivered 33 Aurora propulsion systems to York Space Systems for an undisclosed national security mission.
York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology.
Orbion Space Technology supplies propulsion systems that increase satellite maneuverability, which makes satellites harder to predict and drives demand for improved tracking data.
Orbion Space Technology delivered 33 Aurora Hall-effect propulsion modules to York Space Systems on January 13, 2026.