Upgrade existing satellites with new capabilities

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

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.

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.

How it works

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

SIGHT

Objection detection and tracking

Retrofit existing satellites with the capability to detect and track resident space objects via high performance optics.

ARC

SDA analytics and machine learning

Quickly process large volumes of photometric and astrometric data to surface threats to human analyst.

ICON

Decentralized SDA sensor network

Network together previously disconnected space domain awareness sensors to eliminate coverage gaps.

SHIELD

Close-range inspection

SHIELD is an upgrade that allows satellite operators to deploy scouting units to inspect potential threats at close range

Katalyst in the Press

Katalyst SpaceTechnologies has announced its acquisition of Atomos Space

A strategic move to accelerate and expand its in-space servicing capabilities.

Startups to demonstrate new spacecraft docking technique

Katalyst and LMO are planning an in-space demonstration in GEO orbit in 2026

Space Force to upgrade sensors for in-orbit testing, training

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.

Join the 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.