- LeoStella and Hera Systems announce a strategic manufacturing alliance aimed at mitigating supply chain risks and enhancing the reliability of production schedules for small satellite constellations.
- The collaboration will focus on manufacturing Hera Systems’ Leoness™ Smart Bus product line, leveraging LeoStella’s proven manufacturing capabilities.
LeoStella and Hera Systems Announce Strategic Alliance to Transform Smallsat Manufacturing
TUKWILA, Wash. & SAN JOSE, Calif., August 28, 2023- In a move set to revolutionize the small satellite sector, LeoStella and Hera Systems have announced a strategic manufacturing alliance. The collaboration aims to mitigate supply chain risks, increase production and delivery reliability, and maintain competitive pricing for small satellite constellations.
A New Era in Smallsat Manufacturing
The alliance was introduced through a combined manufacturing proposal for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer. As part of this proposal, the companies will collaborate on manufacturing Hera Systems’ Leoness™ Smart Bus product line, a space-proven platform optimized for size, weight, and power (SWaP).
Proven Track Records
LeoStella brings to the table a proven track record, having manufactured and delivered 20 satellites with over 37 years of on-orbit heritage. “Our shared pursuit of efficient manufacturing and supply chain management will enhance our competitiveness in a sector known for its complexity,” said Tim Kienberger, LeoStella CEO.
Dr. Roger Roberts, Hera Systems president and CEO, added, “This collaboration allows us to jointly mitigate capacity and supply chain risks that other manufacturers face independently. It enables us to pursue more ambitious projects and meet the associated customer schedule and cost challenges.”
The alliance marks the first collaboration in what is projected to be a long-term relationship aimed at expanding the smallsat ecosystem and ensuring the rapid delivery of spacecraft for both commercial and government customers.
