Capabilities & Services

Aegis Aerospace provides the space and defense industries with a unique range of capabilities and turn-key commercial space services, technology and engineering services, and product development.

Capabilities & Services

Aegis Aerospace provides the space and defense industries with a unique range of capabilities and turn-key commercial space services, technology and engineering services, and product development.

  • Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I)
  • Space Testing as a Service (STaaS)TM
  • Flight and Ground System Development and Operations
  • Modeling, Simulation, Analysis
  • Information Warfare Solutions – Cyber/IT
  • Acquisition Strategy & Management

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION (SE&I)

We merge technical expertise and a disciplined approach to solve complex problems, whether as a service or an integral element of our projects.

  • Ground / Network Systems Design, Development, Test, Operations & Sustainment
  • Cyber Security – Flight & Ground Systems
  • Payload Integration & Processing
  • Mission Design & Analysis
  • System Safety & Product Assurance
  • Independent Verification & Validation
  • Human Performance & Human Factors
Aegis Aerospace Engineers testing STP-H6
engineer cooking food
astronaut suspended and running on vertical treadmill in testing environment
illustration of RAC (Regolith Adherence Characterization) on lunar module
workers in bunny suits assembling items in a clean room

COMMERCIAL SPACE SERVICES
Space Testing as a Service (STaaS™)

We offer the fastest, easiest way to conduct in-space R&D to increase technology readiness levels, and to demonstrate, evaluate, and flight-qualify new products and technology for space applications.

  • ISS external testing with MISSE
  • Fixed-price, turn-key service
  • Two launches & returns per year for the life of the ISS
  • Modular carriers; customizable as needed
  • Passive or powered & controlled
  • Photos & continuous data collection
  • 6-month (typical) or 12-month test duration
  • Technology demonstrations, basic science, or commercial items. If it fits, it flies.
  • Two lunar systems are in development with planned launches in ’24 & ’25

Visit our Commercial Space Services page to learn more about our STaaS platforms and services.

FLIGHT & GROUND SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

We design, build and operate satellites, payloads, ground support systems, and other spaceflight equipment for a wide range of government and commercial customers.

  • Flight Systems Design, Development & Test
  • Satellites
  • Payload Development & Integration
  • Spacecraft Sub-Systems
  • Ground Control Systems/Control Centers
  • Government & Commercial

OUR FLIGHT & GROUND OPERATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Lunar Systems
    • Regolith Adherence Characterization (RAC)
    • SSTEF-1
  • Ground Systems
    • MISSE Ground Systems
    • DoD Ground Systems
  • DoD Payloads: Space Test Program – Houston
  • Space biological research experiments and payloads
Experimental Spacecraft STPSat 4 being released into low earth orbit from SSIKLOPS (Space Station Integrated Kinetic Launcher for Orbital Payload Systems)
Group photo of ROSA Ops team

MODELING, SIMULATION, ANALYSIS

We help our customers reduce risk and make informed decisions by implementing accurate, cost-effective system models, simulations, and analyses.

  • Wargame Development & Participation
  • Military Utility Analysis
  • Experiment Pre-test Predictions / Post-test Analysis
  • Leader & Operator Training
  • Military Course of Action Development
  • Tool Verification / Validation / Accreditation
  • Virtual/Augmented / Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MR)
Pilot Visor Reflecting land below during flight
rockets being launched from military truck
Screen rendering of Flight Simulator program
digital illustration of lock icon on circuit board

INFORMATION WARFARE SOLUTIONS – CYBER/IT

We provide cutting-edge, secure solutions to outpace adversaries.

  • Software Application Development
  • IT Security
  • IT Program Management
  • Cloud Resource Management
  • Database & Configuration Management
  • Cyber System Architecture & Engineering

ACQUISITION STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT

We connect warfighters with affordable, survivable, war-winning systems.

  • Full Lifecycle — Analysis of Alternatives through End-of-Life
  • Sustainment, Upgrades & Technology Insertion
  • Procurement Document Development & Management
  • Proposal Evaluation & Source Selection Support
  • System Certifications
illustration of satellite communication

Aegis Aerospace is an
Innovator in Space Technologies

Aegis Aerospace (pronounced ējis) is a leading, woman-owned, commercial space and lunar exploration company and an experienced, well-respected DoD and NASA contractor. Since 1992, Aegis Aerospace has helped the Department of Defense and NASA achieve their missions to defend our country’s security, reach for new heights, and discover the unknown for the benefit of humanity. Since 2015, Aegis Aerospace has been at the forefront of the commercial space services industry and, since 2019, developing lunar systems that help advance human understanding of the lunar surface and how to operate there. Formed in 2021 through the merger of Alpha Space and MEI Technologies, Aegis Aerospace offers innovative yet practical solutions in the areas of commercial space services, flight and ground system development and operations, systems engineering, and integration (SE&I), and related spaceflight products and defense support services.