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>[!info] Working document
Website: https://voyagertechnologies.com/
X: https://x.com/voyagertech_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voyagertechnologies-inc/
## Subsidiaries
1. [[#Valley Tech Systems]]
2. [[#Space Micro]]
3. [[#Altius Space Machines]]
4. [[#Pioneer Astronautics]]
5. [[#The Launch Company]]
6. [[#Nanoracks]]
7. [[#ZIN Technologies]]
### Valley Tech Systems
#### Summary
**Founded**: 2007
**Acquired**: October 4 2021 - [Article](https://voyagertechnologies.com/press-releases/voyager-space-announces-acquisition-of-valley-tech-systems/)
**Website**: https://web.archive.org/web/20250224200133/https://vts-i.com/
[USASpending.gov Prime Awards](https://www.usaspending.gov/search?hash=ee041857c55ad33ff378a3e63fb4b8c1)
**Description**: VTS was founded in 2007 and is known for pioneering technologies such as open architecture airborne ISR and controllable solid hypersonic propulsion. The company is focused on redefining technology to provide the highest standard of safety and affordability as applied to maneuvering reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads. VTS also holds multiple awards from the Missile Defense Agency, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Army for its technologies that include reaction control systems, next-generation propulsion, active thruster nozzles, and more.
#### Contracts
- [$94 million sub-contract awarded by Lockheed Martin (2021)](https://spacenews.com/valley-tech-systems-wins-94-million-missile-defense-contract/)
- [$94 million sub-contract maintained (2024)](https://spacenews.com/voyager-space-to-maintain-subcontractor-role-in-lockheed-martins-missile-program/)
- [Completes CDR (Jul 2025)](https://voyagertechnologies.com/press-releases/voyager-completes-ngi-second-stage-roll-control-system-critical-design-review/)
#### Propulsion Systems
##### Affordable Solid Post Boost Propulsion System
The ASPBPS utilizes a solid gas generator and a manifold of proportional valves to deliver continuous, throttleable thrust (0–100%) for precise missile steering and orientation. By routing hot gas through variable-flow valves rather than relying on the fixed burn of traditional solid motors, the system achieves the fine-tuned agility of complex liquid-fuel architectures while maintaining the safety, stability, and lower lifecycle costs of solid propellant.
- [Hot Fire Test July 8 2021](https://voyagertechnologies.com/insights/valley-tech-systems-validates-controllable-solid-propulsion-for-u-s-air-force/)
- "Extinguishable Divert System" [Patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/US11143143B1/)
- "Method and system for controlling solid propellant thrust" [Patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/US8584443B1/)
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đź”— Backup Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuq46ACxWIY
#### ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) Systems
"Voyager improves signals intelligence (SIGINT) situational awareness with signal processing and geolocation technologies for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. We enhance SIGINT situational awareness through graphical user interface tools and data analytics to reveal intelligence information in a sea of data."
**TALIX** - TALIX is a multi-user, multi-platform TCPED system supporting COMINT and ELINT mission lifecycle with superior SIGINT mission planning, collection, analysis and report capabilities.
[đź”— TALIX Overview](https://voyagertechnologies.com/defense-natsec/talix-tactical-precision/)
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### Space Micro
#### Summary
**Founded**: 2002
**Acquired**: January 2022 - [Article](https://spacenews.com/voyager-acquires-space-micro/)
**Website**: https://web.archive.org/web/20250224200133/https://vts-i.com/
Description: Space Micro is a space-qualified electronics/subsystems supplier that designs and manufactures radiation-hardened communications, digital processing/avionics, and electro-optical hardware for satellites, spanning things like RF software-defined radios, lasercom, space processors/C&DH avionics, and attitude-sensing payloads (e.g., star trackers/sun sensors).
#### Contracts
đź”— [U.S. Space Force awards Space Micro the Orbital Prime Contract for CMG Barnacle (Oct 19 2022)](https://voyagertechnologies.com/press-releases/space-micro-awarded-orbital-prime-contract-by-the-united-states-space-force/)
đź”— [Space Micro Receives USAF Contract To Develop Air-To-Space Lasercom](https://spacenews.com/space-micro-receives-usaf-contract-to-develop-air-to-space-lasercom/)
#### Products
RF:
- [Nanocom-500™](https://www.everythingrf.com/products/software-defined-radios/space-micro/957-1858-nanocom-500) Software Defined Radio
- [Nanocom™](https://www.everythingrf.com/products/software-defined-radios/space-micro/957-1858-nanocom-x-band) Software Defined Radio
- SiMAX Networked Radio
- S-, X-, Ka-Tri-Band Transceiver
- [1.2 Gbps Ka-Band Transmitter](https://satcatalog.s3.amazonaws.com/components/640/SatCatalog_-_Space_Micro_-_%C2%B5KaTx-300_Ka-Band_Transmitter_-_Datasheet.pdf?lastmod=20210708171000)
- [1.2 GHz Dual Core Proton 400k SBC](https://satbase.com/catalog/item/txi_PkzAkDKBEkr9/proton400k)
- NASA Lunar Mission S-Band Radio
- NASA IRIS Mission S- and X-Band Radios
- [Tacsat-4](https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/tacsat-4) X-Band Payload Power Amp
Optical:
- [µLCT™](https://satcatalog.s3.amazonaws.com/components/566/SatCatalog_-_Space_Micro_-_%C2%B5LCT_100_Gbps_Lasercom_Terminal_-_Datasheet.pdf?lastmod=20210708074345) Single and Dual Aperture Optical Head Assemblies
- [µLCT™](https://satcatalog.s3.amazonaws.com/components/566/SatCatalog_-_Space_Micro_-_%C2%B5LCT_100_Gbps_Lasercom_Terminal_-_Datasheet.pdf?lastmod=20210708074345) 100-Gbps Laser Communications Terminal
Other:
- [Proton600K™](https://www.satnow.com/products/on-board-computers/space-micro/116-1219-proton-600k) Multi-Core Computer
- MIST™ Miniature Integrated Star Tracker
- [µGPS-C™ GPS Receiver](https://satbase.com/catalog/item/txi_NkEZ1tPLHiyB/gps-c-gps-receiver)
- [CubeSat Space Processor](https://satcatalog.s3.amazonaws.com/components/439/SatCatalog_-_Space_Micro_-_CSP_-_CubeSat_Space_Processor_-_Datasheet.pdf?lastmod=20210708060116)
- 40-Gbps AES IC (100 MeV SEU level)
- 2 Tbit Flash Solid State Buffer
- NASA Radiation Sensor Instrument
- 8 Gbit Flash
- 8000 MIPS DSP Computer
- 2 Gbps Solid State Buffer
- 1000 MIPS Single Board Computer
[Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20240810064919/https://www.spacemicro.com/products/)
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### Altius Space Machines
#### Summary
**Founded**: 2010
**Acquired**: October 23 2019 - [Article](https://voyagertechnologies.com/insights/voyager-space-holdings-to-acquire-altius-space-machines/)
**Website**: https://web.archive.org/web/20250224200133/https://vts-i.com/
**Description**: Altius Space Machines is a space robotics/mechanisms company best known for rendezvous, capture, and docking/grappling interfaces that enable satellite servicing, debris removal, and in-space operations.
#### Contracts
- Altius Space Machines, Inc. Announces Support of [[Eta Space]] and NASA's [[LOXSAT]] Cryogenic Fluid Management Mission - [Source](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/voyager-space-subsidiary-altius-space-machines-inc-announces-support-of-eta-space-and-nasas-loxsat-cryogenic-fluid-management-mission-301360848.html)
- Subcontract for Maxar Technologies to develop robotic arms - [Source](https://voyagertechnologies.com/insights/altius-to-contribute-technology-to-robotic-arms-for-dod-on-orbit-servicing/)
- SBIR and STTR Contract Win to Develop Innovative Technologies for Satellite Servicing - [Source](https://spacenews.com/voyager-subsidiary-altius-space-machines-inc-announces-both-a-sbir-and-sttr-contract-win-to-develop-innovative-technologies-for-satellite-servicing/)
#### Products
##### DogTags
Low-cost, lightweight (<250g) grappling interfaces enable a satellite to be grappled via a range of methods including magnetic, electrostatic or gecko adhesive, or mechanical pinch grasping, and include a durable optical fiducial marker to simplify relative navigation during servicing operations.
đź”— [Altius has a partnership with OneWeb](https://spacenews.com/voyager-subsidiary-altius-space-machines-inc-announces-successful-first-orbital-launch-of-dogtags-aboard-onewebs-satellites/) to produce grapple fixtures for all of their remaining satellites in its planned constellation.
[📽️ OneWeb Demo Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTtskTGRr1U)
500+ deployed to orbit [Source](https://x.com/rocketrepreneur/status/1633934250826407939)
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##### MagTags
Small, low-profile EPM-based magnetic latching connectors enable various types of modules to be attached to a target spacecraft to facilitate repairs, fluid transfer, modular upgrades, and ground or in-space installation of hosted payloads.
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##### Electro-Permanent Magnets (EPMs)
Solid-state, electronically switchable permanent magnets, with very high grip force (125-625kPa), no moving parts, no power required to maintain grip, and only a small amount of energy (<10J) required to change states.
[Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHYI1XYPDg4)
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##### Dust Tolerant Tool Changers
Magnetically-latched, using EPMs and a structural geometry capable of reacting significant forces and moments, and include inductive power and data transfer.
[Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tIUKVPJCE8)
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##### Fluid Transfer Coupling
Altius has developed a family of cryogenic capable fluid transfer couplings, which can serve as a ground T-0 quick disconnect umbilical, while also simplifying robotic on-orbit refueling, allowing it to become the standard interface for future in-space propellant transfer.
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##### In Space Assembly
Altius’ ESCHER interface provides a universal interface for autonomous in-space or lunar surface assembly. Acting as both a structural interconnect and a grapple interface, it enables robotic systems to pick, place, and latch modular pieces of structure with the click of a button. The lightweight, dust tolerant, design uses EPM latching technology to ensure high reliability and removes the need for complex robotic manipulation or tool changing during the assembly process.
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### Pioneer Astronautics
#### Summary
**Founded**: 1996
**Acquired**: July 13 2020 - [Article](https://news.satnews.com/2020/07/13/voyager-space-holdings-acquires-pioneer-astronautics/)
**Website**: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715095031/http://www.pioneerastro.com/
**Description**: Pioneer Astronautics is a Lakewood, Colorado **aerospace R&D company focused on in-situ resource utilization (ISRU, turning **lunar regolith and Mars atmospheric COâ‚‚** into usable commodities like **oxygen, metals, and storable propellants** via integrated chemical/thermal processing (e.g., regolith reduction + electrolysis loops). ([Mines Newsroom][1])
Technically, their work includes architectures like **MMISPP**, which runs **reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) in series with methanol synthesis** and then electrolyzes produced water to close the oxygen/hydrogen loop, and lunar “oxygen + steel” production concepts that combine **sorting/beneficiation, hydrogen reduction, electrolysis, and melt-refining**. ([Pioneer Astro][2])
[1]: https://www.minesnewsroom.com/news/mines-teams-pioneer-astronautics-advance-sustainable-lunar-exploration "Mines teams up with Pioneer Astronautics to advance sustainable lunar exploration | Colorado School of Mines | Newsroom"
[2]: https://www.pioneerastro.com/mmispp/mmispp.html "mmispp - Pioneer Astro"
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### The Launch Company
**Founded**: 2018
**Acquired**: July 13 2020 - [Article](https://voyagertechnologies.com/press-releases/voyager-space-holdings-inc-completes-acquisition-of-the-launch-company/)
**Website**: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715095031/http://www.pioneerastro.com/
Description: **The Launch Company (TLC)** is an aerospace hardware and ground-systems firm focused on **standardizing the mechanical/electrical interfaces between rockets/spacecraft and ground support equipment**—notably “flight-critical” **quick-disconnect** and related fittings—to make launch ops faster and more repeatable across vehicles. After it was acquired by **Voyager Space** it positions its longer-term roadmap around more modular, multi-user launch-site infrastructure and streamlined launch support for NewSpace providers.
### Nanoracks
### ZIN Technologies