Boeing is a major American aerospace company that operates in the space industry through its Defense, Space & Security division. It designs, manufactures, and sells space systems, including satellites, spacecraft, and rockets, for both commercial and military applications. Boeing is a key partner with NASA, contributing to programs like the International Space Station (ISS), the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the development of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for crewed missions to low Earth orbit.
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Boeing acquired Millennium Space Systems in 2018.
Through its integration with Millennium, Boeing has broadened its satellite portfolio to include smaller rapidly produced satellites in addition to large geostationary spacecraft.
Leanne Caret is retiring from Boeing after nearly 35 years of service.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security had 2021 revenue of $26,000,000,000.
Boeing Global Services had 2021 revenue of $16,000,000,000.
Leanne Caret began working for Boeing in 1988.
Boeing acquired Millennium Space Systems in 2018.
PSN Group contracted Boeing Satellite Systems to build the Nusantara Lima satellite.
Boeing seeks technologies that could lead to new lines of business in addition to supporting existing programs.
Pasifik Satelit Nusantara ordered a high-throughput satellite from Boeing on 2022-03-23.
Boeing’s 2019 HorizonX investment in Spain-based Immfly led to Boeing Direct Digital, a wireless inflight entertainment platform and a new line of business for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Boeing delivered Indonesia’s first telecoms satellite, Palapa A1, in 1976.
Boeing reported $62,300,000,000 in revenue in 2021 and is based in Chicago.
Boeing supports the International Space Station and serves as prime contractor for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket.
Boeing can work with startups on research and development contracts or sign on as a subcontractor for a startup’s Small Business Innovation Research program.
Boeing will provide a science module, the CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle, and support for station operations for Orbital Reef.
Boeing and Northrop Grumman are expected to launch their PTS prototype payloads in 2024 for on-orbit demonstrations.
The two prototype PTS payloads being built by Boeing and Northrop Grumman will operate in geosynchronous Earth orbit to be compatible with military terminals that point only to GEO satellites.
A satellite communication payload developed by Boeing for the U.S. Space Force passed a critical design review on 2022-03-16.
The PTS prototype developed by Boeing is a scalable software-defined payload that can be hosted on commercial or government platforms.