Millennium Space Systems' Small Satellite Factory Explained

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Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, has officially inaugurated its Small Satellite Factory (SSF) on July 18, 2023. The SSF is meeting the increased demand for proliferated constellations and supports the company's active production lines and vertical integration. The company's flight-proven ALTAIR spacecraft enables fast and low-risk operations. The SSF demonstrates a culture of innovation and rapid delivery, catering to the growing demand for national security space missions.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], officially commemorated its Small Satellite Factory, July 18, 2023. First unveiled in 2022, SSF is fulfilling the needs of the company's increased contracts for proliferated constellations.

"We ramped up our production capacity for our customers' needs," said Jason Kim, CEO of Millennium Space Systems. "I can't talk about most of our national security space missions, but what I can tell you is our programs demand high-throughput production."

The company's ability to reduce risk and move fast is enabled by its flight-proven ALTAIR spacecraft – developed and invested in since 2015. The SSF supports the company's active production lines and vertical integration of mature in-house components, bringing in software re-use, digital engineering, and design for manufacturability and test.

"SSF is demonstrating in real time a culture of innovation and rapid delivery," said Michelle Parker, vice president of Space Mission Systems for Boeing. "Clearly SSF is in demand, and that demand only continues to grow for national security space missions."

About Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, delivers high-performing prototype and constellation solutions across advanced national security and environmental observation missions. Founded in 2001, the company's small satellite missions support government, civil and commercial space customers' needs across orbits.

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Dana Carroll, Vice President of Marketing
E-mail: dana.carroll@millennium-space.com

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FAQ

What is the name of the company that inaugurated the Small Satellite Factory?

The company is Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company.

When was the Small Satellite Factory officially inaugurated?

The SSF was officially inaugurated on July 18, 2023.

What is the purpose of the Small Satellite Factory?

The SSF is fulfilling the increased contracts for proliferated constellations.

What enables Millennium Space Systems to reduce risk and move fast?

The company's flight-proven ALTAIR spacecraft enables fast and low-risk operations.

Who is the CEO of Millennium Space Systems?

The CEO of Millennium Space Systems is Jason Kim.