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Odyssey

retired
Missile Warning TrackingLEOCOSPAR 2021-051ALaunched 6/13/2021
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Odyssey Mission
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL
Launch Date
6/13/2021
Last Contact
12/22/2022
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
427.5 km
Inclination
97.48 deg
Dry Mass
250 kg
Total Mass
250 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Missile Warning Tracking
Payload Category
EW
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. Space Systems Command
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Registry
COSPAR ID
2021-051A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1024
Track
Mentions
19
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The acquisition establishes Odyssey as a platform investment for Axle Point Capital in aerospace, defense, and government services.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.2Dec 15, 2025Private capital targets mission-critical software power and platforms in new space economy

Under RPOC V, Odyssey supports commercial cargo and crew vehicles approaching and departing the ISS.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 15, 2025Private capital targets mission-critical software power and platforms in new space economy

Odyssey's analysis and software integration tasks must meet NASA human spaceflight certification and safety requirements.

LegalCapabilityValue 2.2Dec 15, 2025Private capital targets mission-critical software power and platforms in new space economy

With MAVEN currently offline, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Odyssey, and ESA's Trace Gas Orbiter are carrying a larger share of relay duties.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Dec 15, 2025Maven stays silent after routine pass behind Mars

Odyssey's work includes flight software development, simulation, mission analysis, avionics integration, and human spaceflight operations.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Dec 15, 2025Private capital targets mission-critical software power and platforms in new space economy

The partnership with ONE Bow River aims to advance Odyssey's mission of space exploration through innovative software solutions and customized engineering services.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.0Dec 12, 2025ONE Bow River backs Odyssey Space Research growth in flight software and mission engineering

The partnership between ONE Bow River and Odyssey is intended to help Odyssey expand its role on key national space programs.

RelationshipsGrowthValue 2.8Dec 12, 2025ONE Bow River backs Odyssey Space Research growth in flight software and mission engineering

Brian Rishikof is the Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey.

GovernanceValue 2.5Dec 12, 2025ONE Bow River backs Odyssey Space Research growth in flight software and mission engineering

The investment from ONE Bow River will enable Odyssey to accelerate its growth and deliver greater value to its government and industry customers.

GrowthRelationshipsFinancialValue 2.5Dec 12, 2025ONE Bow River backs Odyssey Space Research growth in flight software and mission engineering

Odyssey develops and supports flight software, guidance navigation and control, and mission analysis capabilities for mission-critical civil and defense space programs.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 12, 2025ONE Bow River backs Odyssey Space Research growth in flight software and mission engineering

Support from ONE Bow River includes efforts to grow work with existing customers, move into new mission areas, and continue funding internal tools and software that Odyssey develops.

GrowthFinancialPlanValue 2.8Dec 12, 2025ONE Bow River backs Odyssey Space Research growth in flight software and mission engineering

Odyssey's work spans human-rated and robotic missions that require high-reliability onboard software and engineering services.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Dec 12, 2025ONE Bow River backs Odyssey Space Research growth in flight software and mission engineering

The Odyssey project aims to integrate key technologies by providing a dedicated service for transport vehicles and spacecraft in orbit.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.5Sep 23, 2025Europe’s future space transport ecosystem

Odyssey proposes to offer an uncrewed propellant depot that provides refilling services for spacecraft in orbit.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.6Sep 23, 2025Europe’s future space transport ecosystem

The Odyssey depot would store propellant from visiting supply rockets and distribute it to spacecraft bound for destinations like the Moon or Mars.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.6Sep 23, 2025Europe’s future space transport ecosystem

NASA instruments aboard the Odyssey measured the quantity of cryogenic engine fuel during the journey and collected data on plume-surface interactions during the descent.

CapabilityValue 4.0Feb 26, 2024NASA's Tech Contributes to Intuitive Machines' Historic Lunar Landing

Under the Space Odyssey 2050 strategy, the ROK Air Force plans to add a satellite laser tracking system, a space object laser tracking system, small satellite launchers, and a satellite jamming system to its space assets by the late-2020s.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.2Oct 27, 2021US-South Korea joint space drills to focus on space situational awareness

The ROK Air Force plans to develop a full-fledged space monitoring capacity and a limited ability to perform military operations in space by adding new space assets under Space Odyssey 2050.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Oct 27, 2021US-South Korea joint space drills to focus on space situational awareness

S7 Group plans to retrofit Sea Launch’s Odyssey floating launch platform to support a reusable launch vehicle.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.0Nov 7, 2018FIRST UP Satcom | Argos constellation completed • S7 Group wants reusable launcher • GetSAT releases new antenna