Upgrade existing satellites with new Capabilities

Katalyst Space Technologies upgrades satellites post-launch using in-space servicing, giving operators a second chance to add features that maintain their competitive edge.

At Katalyst, we believe that businesses and governments shouldn’t have to choose between a billion dollar decision and doing nothing.

Building a satellite is risky, capital intensive, and can take decades. Satellite designs are locked years before launch, which forces companies to make decisions too early, without the right information. Because of long design and build cycles, businesses and governments have to live with the consequences of decisions they made years ago.

Why Upgrades?

Space is changing faster than ever before. Today, operators grapple with congestion. Tomorrow, they might face conflict from new adversaries in space. It’s impossible to predict every challenge, which is why operators must be able to respond quickly.

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Unlock New Revenue Streams

Through upgrades, established companies can unlock revenue and access new markets without having to launch new satellites.

Leverage Fixed Costs

Upgrades provide flexibility to add new capabilities to traditional large dedicated platforms and adapt existing assets to meet current needs.

Pivot When Conditions Change

With upgrades, companies and governments can adapt to constant change, instead of making bets based on 10 year forecasts of the future

Improve The Economics Of Life Extension

The margins on life extension missions are slim, but when you couple life extension with capability upgrades, the investment becomes feasible.

Advance The Single Use Model

By enabling the upgrade economy, Katalyst reduces our reliance on the single-use model, preventing waste and congestion in space.

Accelerate Technology Adoption In Space

Upgrades make it possible to test improved technology on existing platforms, accelerating the pace of innovation in space.

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Are you passionate about building a more accessible and sustainable economy in space? Katalyst Space Technologies is the only company designing a complete solution for upgrades in space. You can reach out to partner with Katalyst or join our team.

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How it works

Katalyst works across the entire value chain to simplify access to upgrades for our customers.

Hardware

Advanced technology sourced from top suppliers in optics, sensing, and computing

Transportation

Full-service space logistics for upgrades, including launch and last mile delivery

In-space attachment

Expertise in interfaces and in space attachment for forwards and backwards compatibility

Data collection + analytics

Data collection in space, with the option to build hybrid datasets from space-based and ground-based sources

Applied AI/ML

Applied artificial intelligence and machine learning for in space obstacle detection + navigation

Data marketplaces

Access to data marketplaces, connecting sellers with DoD, civil, and commercial buyers

Milestones

By 2028, Katalyst will offer a network of distributed and autonomous spacecraft modules that will be fully reconfigurable across LEO, GEO, and Lunar domains

May 2020
Katalyst Space Technologies founded in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Feb 2021
AFWERX SBIR for space domain awareness upgrade development
Aug 2022
AFRL/USSF-backed Catalyst Accelerator SDA Cohort
Jan 2023
Live demonstration of AI/ML SDA software with USG
Mar 2023
Katalyst secures TACFI match from AFVentures
OCT 2023
Phase III SBIR for in-space upgrade demonstration mission in GEO
JUN 2024
Katalyst Space Technologies to launch first demonstration mission with mission partners
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Are you passionate about building a more accessible and sustainable economy in space? Katalyst Space Technologies is the only company designing a complete solution for upgrades in space. You can reach out to partner with Katalyst or join our team.

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