York Space Systems Unveils M-CLASS Satellite for High-Power & Flexible Missions

York Space Systems Unveils M-CLASS Satellite for High-Power & Flexible Missions

York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to rapidly deploying complete space mission solutions, announced the latest addition to its satellite platform portfolio, the M-CLASS. With a payload capacity of 1,000 kilograms and 8 kW of peak power, the M-CLASS addresses the growing demand for higher power and greater mission flexibility, enabling customers to tackle increasingly diverse and complex missions.

The M-CLASS builds on the success of York's mission-proven S-CLASS and LX-CLASS platforms, reusing over 75 percent of its flight-proven technology to deliver enhanced capabilities while maintaining record-breaking production timelines with minimal schedule risk. The proprietary design and manufacturing approach further expands the range of solutions available to government and commercial partners with quantities from a single spacecraft to deploying large constellations. Ensuring reliability while supporting a wide variety of space missions, the M-CLASS continues York's unbroken commitment to delivering adaptable, high-performance systems tailored to meet customer needs.

"Customers are asking for more power and capability, and the M-CLASS is our response to that strong demand signal," said Michael Lajczok, CTO of York. "This platform not only expands our product offerings but also reinforces York's role as a trusted partner in addressing complex mission needs. We remain committed to delivering on-time solutions that empower our customers to achieve their objectives."

York's ability to produce bespoke satellites at unmatched scale and reliability continues to set the new standard for the space industry. York was the first to deliver T0 Transport satellites on orbit and remains proud to support the SDA throughout its demonstration phase of PWSA including the first-ever Link 16 from space, transport laser communication links, inter-layer laser communications, numerous military exercises participation, and in-orbit collision avoidance maneuverability. Its T0 mission has been operating successfully for over 20 months, with the second and third constellations set to launch later this year. York's proven and mature supply chain and established production capabilities ensure rapid delivery timelines and mission-ready reliability, allowing customers to confidently meet critical deadlines in a dynamic operational environment.

"York continues to demonstrate how leveraging commercial innovation can effectively support critical government operations," said Melanie Preisser, GM and Executive VP of York. "As the space industry evolves, the intersection of government mission needs and the commercial sector's ability to innovate and scale has never been more necessary. The M-CLASS is a direct result of this growing synergy, enabling all customers the ability to access powerful, flexible, and efficient solutions for a wide range of applications. York is helping to ensure mission success for both government and commercial customers while strengthening the broader space ecosystem."

With the introduction of the M-CLASS, York continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for customers seeking scalable satellite solutions. From national security to environmental monitoring, the M-CLASS delivers the performance and adaptability required for today's most demanding missions.

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GNSS Constellations - A list of all GNSS satellites by constellations

beidou

Satellite NameOrbit Date
BeiDou-3 G4Geostationary Orbit (GEO)17 May, 2023
BeiDou-3 G2Geostationary Orbit (GEO)09 Mar, 2020
Compass-IGSO7Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)09 Feb, 2020
BeiDou-3 M19Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M20Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M21Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 M22Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 I3Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)04 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 M23Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)22 Sep, 2019
BeiDou-3 M24Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)22 Sep, 2019

galileo

Satellite NameOrbit Date
GSAT0223MEO - Near-Circular05 Dec, 2021
GSAT0224MEO - Near-Circular05 Dec, 2021
GSAT0219MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0220MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0221MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0222MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0215MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0216MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0217MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0218MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017

glonass

Satellite NameOrbit Date
Kosmos 2569--07 Aug, 2023
Kosmos 2564--28 Nov, 2022
Kosmos 2559--10 Oct, 2022
Kosmos 2557--07 Jul, 2022
Kosmos 2547--25 Oct, 2020
Kosmos 2545--16 Mar, 2020
Kosmos 2544--11 Dec, 2019
Kosmos 2534--27 May, 2019
Kosmos 2529--03 Nov, 2018
Kosmos 2527--16 Jun, 2018

gps

Satellite NameOrbit Date
Navstar 82Medium Earth Orbit19 Jan, 2023
Navstar 81Medium Earth Orbit17 Jun, 2021
Navstar 78Medium Earth Orbit22 Aug, 2019
Navstar 77Medium Earth Orbit23 Dec, 2018
Navstar 76Medium Earth Orbit05 Feb, 2016
Navstar 75Medium Earth Orbit31 Oct, 2015
Navstar 74Medium Earth Orbit15 Jul, 2015
Navstar 73Medium Earth Orbit25 Mar, 2015
Navstar 72Medium Earth Orbit29 Oct, 2014
Navstar 71Medium Earth Orbit02 Aug, 2014

irnss

Satellite NameOrbit Date
NVS-01Geostationary Orbit (GEO)29 May, 2023
IRNSS-1IInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)12 Apr, 2018
IRNSS-1HSub Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO)31 Aug, 2017
IRNSS-1GGeostationary Orbit (GEO)28 Apr, 2016
IRNSS-1FGeostationary Orbit (GEO)10 Mar, 2016
IRNSS-1EGeosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)20 Jan, 2016
IRNSS-1DInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)28 Mar, 2015
IRNSS-1CGeostationary Orbit (GEO)16 Oct, 2014
IRNSS-1BInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)04 Apr, 2014
IRNSS-1AInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)01 Jul, 2013