Our mission is to upgrade satellites post-launch through in-space servicing, giving operators a valuable opportunity to enhance their satellites with new features and maintain a competitive edge long after the initial launch
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.
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.
Through upgrades, established companies can unlock revenue and access new markets without having to launch new satellites.
Upgrades provide flexibility to add new capabilities to traditional large dedicated platforms and adapt existing assets to meet current needs.
With upgrades, companies and governments can adapt to constant change, instead of making bets based on 10 year forecasts of the future
The margins on life extension missions are slim, but when you couple life extension with capability upgrades, the investment becomes feasible.
By enabling the upgrade economy, Katalyst reduces our reliance on the single-use model, preventing waste and congestion in space.
Upgrades make it possible to test improved technology on existing platforms, accelerating the pace of innovation in space.
Katalyst works across the entire value chain to simplify to upgrades for our customers.
A strategic move to accelerate and expand its in-space servicing capabilities.
Katalyst and LMO are planning an in-space demonstration in GEO orbit in 2026
As the Space Force looks to improve its live testing and training capabilities, the service is considering upgrading existing satellites with more robust sensors to support that mission.
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.