ADVANCING SPACE MISSIONS FROM DESIGN TO ORBIT

We design, build and deploy advanced spacecraft, sensors and models to deliver actionable data intelligence—empowering mission success across defense, civil and commercial space sectors.

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PIONEERING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF THE SPACE RACE

At Orion, we're leading the charge into very low Earth orbit (VLEO). Through advanced space environment sensors and unmatched orbit prediction and drag-reduction solutions, we are making VLEO a sustainable and mission-ready domain for defense and commercial applications.

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OUR PRODUCTS

OPTICAL SENSORS 

Delivering precise, reliable data in dynamic environments through advanced engineering and miniaturized, high-performance design. 

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IONOSPHERIC SENSORS  

Providing real-time ionospheric monitoring and analysis to enhance satellite communications, navigation and scientific understanding of the space environment.

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SPACE ENVIRONMENT MODELS 

Transforming complex environmental data into predictive insights and strategic operational advantage for space domain awareness.

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SPACE WEATHER IS A MISSION RISK. RESILIENCE IS ESSENTIAL.

Satellites are the backbone of modern security, communications and intelligence. But solar storms and geomagnetic disruptions can put them at risk. Discover how national security and critical operations can remain resilient against these unseen challenges.

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OUR MISSIONS

RROCI

Launched in March 2024, EWS RROCI is a prototype system that provides near real-time global cloud characterization in support of defense operations. 

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TETRA

The Tetra program is advancing autonomous satellite servicing with multi-spacecraft missions designed to extend operational lifespans in geostationary equatorial orbit. 

OUIJA

Set to launch in 2026, the Ouija mission will demonstrate advanced space weather sensing and resilient technologies in very low Earth orbit using a compact 27U CubeSat. 

ACMES

Launching in 2027, ACMES will demonstrate advanced thermal imaging and sensing technologies for climate science, agriculture and space weather research. 

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IN THE NEWS

Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions secures $24M award to deliver advanced space-based sensors for proprietary customer

Orion will deliver innovative payloads to enable next-generation space-based environmental monitoring

Orion Space Solutions to operationalize IARPA system for space debris detection and tracking

Orion Space Solutions announced today a follow-on subcontract from Advanced Space to support Phase 2 of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program.

Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions Receives Space Force Association Engineering and Space Technology Award for OrbitIQ™ at Spacepower Conference 2025

Award recognizes OrbitIQ™ for transforming orbital modeling, strengthening mission resilience, and advancing space superiority

Arcfield names Gregg Burgess as the new GM of its Orion Space Solutions business

Arcfield announced today that it has appointed Gregg Burgess as president and general manager of Orion Space Solutions.

Orion Space Solutions Prepares for Historical VLEO DARPA Ouija Program Mission Launch

Orion Space Solutions announced the successful completion of a test readiness review (TRR) for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Ouija program very low Earth orbit (VLEO) mission, slated for launch in late summer 2025.

Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions Revolutionizes Real-Time Weather Data Collection with Innovative RROCI Sensor

Arcfield's Orion Space Solution announces a major advancement in global real-time weather data collection with the successful launch of its Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI).

Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions to provide near real-time atmospheric modeling data to U.S. Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness TAP Lab Accelerator

The company’s successful demonstration of its Dragster model during the Apollo Accelerator Cohort 4 led to this award.

Orion Space Solutions recognized with Space Force Association Innovation Award for advancing spacepower and national security

Recognized for mission design, technical ingenuity and operational excellence, the award highlights Orion Space Solutions’ pioneering work in space domain awareness, weather prediction and sustainable operation.

Orion Space Solutions kicks off work leveraging artificial intelligence to conduct advanced data processing for NOAA

Orion Space Solutions announced today that it has been awarded new work from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support its Advanced Access Methods for Earth Observations Digital Twin program.

Orion Space Solutions to expand its work demonstrating refueling in space capabilities for U.S. Space Force

Orion Space Solutions announced today that it has been awarded additional work from the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command to support the Tetra-6 mission.

Orion Space Solutions launches an Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather Systems (EWS) Satellite for U.S. Department of Defense support

Orion's state-of-the-art electro-optical/infrared weather system spacecraft is now on orbit.

Orion Space Solutions Completes Critical Design Review (CDR) for U.S. Warfighter Support

Orion Space Solution’s Tetra-5 will now proceed to design assembly, integration, and test

Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions

Combination will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to U.S. government agencies

Novel Ionosphere Images collected from Wave Glider in Pacific Ocean

This innovative approach allows collection of ionospheric data over the ocean from a moving platform

Orion Space Solutions to Develop State-of-the-Art Earth Observation Processing System for NOAA

OSS technology will allow users to visualize the Earth's past and present, and predict future environment

Orion Space Solutions team selected to lead U.S. Space Force Tetra-5 Mission

Team of mostly small aerospace companies wins USSF mission development contract

OSS founder and CEO co-chairs new National Academies of Sciences Space Weather Roundtable

Roundtable experts will strategize on how to advance space weather forecasting and research efforts, and improve preparedness for space weather events.

Orion Space Solutions supports CAPSTONE program for NASA moon missions

Orion’s Chip Scale Atomic Clock provides critical positioning and tracking data for the CAPSTONE Moon Mission

Uptick in solar activity parallels discussion on effects of space weather on the electrical grid

Gathering of power industry and solar science experts in April focuses on early warning needs and opportunities

General Atomics and Orion Space Solutions win contracts for military weather satellites

The U.S. Space Force selected General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems and Orion Space Solutions to each develop and launch demonstration satellites for weather imaging and cloud characterization.

Atmospheric and space technology research associates becomes Orion Space Solutions (dBA)

Leader in SmallSatellite domain for more than 15 years rebrands to better represent the company’s space science heritage and engineering capabilities

U.S. Space Force SMC awards Orion Space Solutions EO/IR mission to support US warfighter

The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) has selected ASTRA, LLC to develop and demonstrate an Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) LEO-based cloud characterization solution that supports U.S. warfighter operations.

Orion Space Solutions program supports a more resilient U.S. power grid

The Orion Space Solutions-led and National Science Foundation-funded Convergence Hub for the Exploration of Space Science (CHESS) project brings together critical cross-disciplinary knowledge and tools to address this challenge and enhance the grid’s resilience to space weather events.

NOAA funds Orion Space Solutions study

Noaa funds Orion Space Solutions study to define future weather satellite constellation

OSS PRISM

OSS PRISM effort creates early warnings for catastrophes and improves preparedness for space weather

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Whether you are just starting your career or are an experienced professional, Orion is always seeking new minds to advance the innovation and technology we work on every day. 

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