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York Space Systems Acquires Software Company Emergent Space Solutions

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

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York Space Systems Acquires Software Company Emergent Space Solutions

Emergent's solutions include maneuver planning for collision avoidance in space. Image: York Space Systems

Satellite developer and manufacturer York Space Systems on Wednesday said it has acquired Emergent Space Technologies, a small software company that develops software and guidance solutions for spacecraft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Denver-based York said the acquisition strengthens its software expertise. “We view the continued growth of our software capabilities as a critical step in expanding York’s offerings and accelerating our ability to execute for all our customers,” Dirk Wallinger, CEO of York, said in a statement.…

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