Unlock unprecedented space environment intelligence with our advanced ionospheric modeling solutions and data services. From real-time atmospheric monitoring to predictive decision support, we transform complex environmental data into strategic operational advantages. Empower your operations with sophisticated models, enabling unparalleled situational awareness across the space domain. SPACE ENVIRONMENT MODELS Unlock unprecedented space environment intelligence with our advanced ionospheric modeling solutions and data services. From real-time atmospheric monitoring to predictive decision support, we transform complex environmental data into strategic operational advantages, providing unparalleled space domain awareness. DRAGSTER As space becomes a more hostile and contested environment and as commercial activities in low earth orbit (LEO) rapidly expand, the need for high-fidelity tracking is growing fast. The U.S. Space Force now tracks more than 29,000 objects in LEO—up from 20,000 just a few years ago. To meet this challenge, Orion developed Dragster, a cutting-edge solution that overcomes the limitations of existing atmospheric drag models. Its advanced assimilative framework optimizes performance by leveraging a custom-curated ensemble of models for each task. As these models evolve, future improvements will flow directly into Dragster performance, ensuring continuous advancement in space object tracking. LEARN MORE M3SDA Orion is transforming ionospheric modeling and forecasting with a groundbreaking approach that reimagines how modern datasets, advanced computing and atmospheric assimilation techniques can be leveraged for the ionosphere. Our Modular, Modern, Model for Space Domain Awareness (M3SDA) tool is a modular framework that efficiently assimilates diverse datasets for forecasting space weather and its impacts.  LEARN MORE OrbitIQ Orion’s OrbitIQ delivers high-fidelity orbit modeling and forecasting to support accurate orbit determination, conjunction assessment, and the detection of maneuvers or deceptive actions in space. Hosted by AWS and driven by a dynamic digital twin of the space environment, OrbitIQ models complex interactions between the thermosphere, ionosphere, and satellites to provide real-time awareness and predictive insights. Offered as a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform, OrbitIQ gives satellite operators and SDA analysts on-demand access to the information they need to navigate an increasingly contested domain with confidence. LEARN MORE

PRESS RELEASES Check out the latest news released by Orion. Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions Receives Space Force Association Engineering and Space Technology Award for OrbitIQ™ at Spacepower Conference 2025 12/12/25 Award recognizes OrbitIQ™ for transforming orbital modeling, strengthening mission resilience, and advancing space superiority READ MORE Arcfield names Gregg Burgess as the new GM of its Orion Space Solutions business 11/20/25 Arcfield announced today that it has appointed Gregg Burgess as president and general manager of Orion Space Solutions. READ MORE Orion Space Solutions Prepares for Historical VLEO DARPA Ouija Program Mission Launch 6/17/25 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. READ MORE Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions Revolutionizes Real-Time Weather Data Collection with Innovative RROCI Sensor 3/4/25 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). READ MORE 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 2/25/25 The company’s successful demonstration of its Dragster model during the Apollo Accelerator Cohort 4 led to this award. READ MORE Orion Space Solutions recognized with Space Force Association Innovation Award for advancing spacepower and national security 12/18/24 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. READ MORE Orion Space Solutions kicks off work leveraging artificial intelligence to conduct advanced data processing for NOAA 12/12/24 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. READ MORE Orion Space Solutions to expand its work demonstrating refueling in space capabilities for U.S. Space Force 11/19/24 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. READ MORE Orion Space Solutions launches an Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather Systems (EWS) Satellite for U.S. Department of Defense support 3/7/24 Orion's state-of-the-art electro-optical/infrared weather system spacecraft is now on orbit. READ MORE Orion Space Solutions Completes Critical Design Review (CDR) for U.S. Warfighter Support 1/2/24 Orion Space Solution’s Tetra-5 will now proceed to design assembly, integration, and test READ MORE Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions 11/29/23 Combination will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to U.S. government agencies READ MORE Novel Ionosphere Images collected from Wave Glider in Pacific Ocean 4/18/23 This innovative approach allows collection of ionospheric data over the ocean from a moving platform READ MORE

Award recognizes OrbitIQ™ for transforming orbital modeling, strengthening mission resilience, and advancing space superiority Award recognizes OrbitIQ™ for transforming orbital modeling, strengthening mission resilience, and advancing space superiority CHANTILLY, Va., Dec. 12, 2025 – Arcfield today announced that its subsidiary, Orion Space Solutions, has received the Space Force Association (SFA) Engineering and Space Technology Award for its development of OrbitIQ™, a next-generation orbital intelligence and conjunction analysis capability. The award was presented during the Spacepower Excellence Awards Gala last night. OrbitIQ was recognized for advancing space domain awareness through high-fidelity modeling that strengthens mission assurance and reduces satellite operator burden. By integrating advanced ensemble modeling and real-time atmospheric insights, OrbitIQ provides the precision required to distinguish real orbital threats from the noise—supporting safer operations, better decision-making, and greater resilience across the space enterprise. “OrbitIQ represents the kind of leap forward our national security space community urgently needs,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and CEO of Arcfield. “As the orbital environment grows more complex, operators require clarity—not assumptions. OrbitIQ delivers that clarity. It gives mission partners the confidence to act decisively, protect critical assets, and improve space domain awareness in an era defined by speed, congestion and global competition.” The Spacepower Excellence Awards Gala occurs in conjunction with the Spacepower Conference which is held annually in Orlando, Fla. The annual awards program recognizes the best in military space operations, as well as leadership in innovation, government, education and industry. This is Orion’s second consecutive Spacepower Excellence Award. Arcfield showcased OrbitIQ and its broader mission engineering and spacepower capabilities throughout the conference. Attendees who visited the Arcfield booth met with experts and saw firsthand how the company is helping the space force enhance resilience and maintain an operational advantage in today’s contested and rapidly evolving space environment. About Arcfield Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,600 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 65 years of continuous experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details. Press Contact Katerina Figurski Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer 571.401.2155 katerina.figurski@arcfield.com Previous Next Dec 12, 2025 Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions Receives Space Force Association Engineering and Space Technology Award for OrbitIQ™ at Spacepower Conference 2025

In the congested low Earth orbit (LEO) environment, precision is no longer optional—it’s essential. OrbitIQ, a revolutionary orbital modeling platform, transforms space traffic coordination and space domain awareness with unprecedented accuracy, drastically reducing false alarms and delivering validated predictions that ensure confidence in every decision. Built to solve challenges in the modern space era, OrbitIQ empowers operators to act with precision, efficiency and resilience. ORBITIQ™ In the congested low Earth orbit (LEO) environment, precision is no longer optional—it’s essential. OrbitIQ, our orbital modeling platform, transforms space traffic coordination and space domain awareness (SDA) with unprecedented accuracy. Built to solve challenges in the modern space era, OrbitIQ, drastically reduces false alarms and delivers validated predictions for more informed decision-making. A new era of precision in SDA Every day, operators sift through 10,000+ potential collision warnings—90% of which are false alarms. Relying on outdated systems risks missing the one warning that matters. PRECISION ORBITAL MODELING Reduced orbital uncertainty from 50 kilometers to less than 5 kilometers per object CLOUD-NATIVE ARCHITECTURE Access critical data anywhere, anytime through secure cloud deployment OPERATIONAL READINESS TODAY First unclassified, export-authorized space domain awareness solution OrbitIQ: Revolutionizing orbital modeling The operational advantages of OrbitIQ OrbitIQ was purpose-built to meet the growing demands of the space domain in an increasingly crowded and contested environment. OrbitIQ’s precision modeling gives operators an edge in every situation and ensures dominance in the crowded mega-constellation environment. Fuel efficiency Reduce unnecessary maneuvers, conserve scarce fuel and extend satellite lifespans. Operational confidence Make faster, data-driven decisions with quantified uncertainty. The appearance of U.S. DOW visual information does not imply or constitute DOW endorsement. Space Force Photo by David Dozoretz. Resilience against solar storms Rapid recovery and uninterrupted operations during geomagnetic disruptions. Enhanced spacepower Prevent adversaries from leveraging tactics like camouflage or deception.  Enabling data-driven decisions in the space domain with AWS Built on the scalable and resilient AWS cloud platform, OrbitIQ leverages a comprehensive, dynamic digital twin of the space environment to deliver groundbreaking SDA. By modeling the intricate interactions between the thermosphere, ionosphere and satellites, OrbitIQ provides a holistic understanding of the current state, precise forecasting of future conditions and trajectories, and the ability to simulate and analyze complex operational scenarios with unparalleled accuracy. DOWNLOAD THE DATASHEET The OrbitIQ ecosystem OrbitIQ integrates three advanced, proprietary technologies into a seamless operational ecosystem designed for unprecedented accuracy. Dragster™ Real-time physics-based drag modeling to dynamically adapt predictions based on actual atmospheric conditions AstroLabe™ A cloud-native engine that produces realistic covariance models across all six degrees of freedom Four-Dimensional Ensemble Variational Assimilation (4DEnVar) Real-time updates to the orbital environment using current thermosphere measurements Building resilience for the future The space domain is becoming increasingly crowded, contested and competitive. OrbitIQ ensures that operators can continue to protect national security interests and collaborate with international partners while adapting to new challenges, including: Emerging mission demands in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) and cislunar space Mitigating the growing threats posed by debris and adversarial strategies Supporting allied coordination and transparency to secure long-term orbital sustainability Request a demo today! First name* Last name* Company name Phone Email* Area of inquiry* Message* Submit

VP, Sensors and Platform Engineering Previous Next DAN KNIGHT VP, Sensors and Platform Engineering Dan leads the ground sensor and platform engineering portfolio at Orion Space Solutions. In this capacity, he heads the development of new electromagnetic sensor technologies and the modernization of legacy sensors as well as leading platform engineering[JB1] efforts, which provides cutting-edge compute architecture and capacity for scientific models and satellite programs. He is also responsible for supporting data platform requirements for sensors and other capabilities in addition to the delivery of operational decision support. Dan graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and holds master’s degrees from the Naval Post-Graduate School of International Graduate Studies in national security studies and from the University of LaVerne in organizational management. During his 28-year career in the Air Force, he held a variety of roles involving plans, political-military affairs, force support, communications, logistics, contracting and security at base level, headquarters and combatant command level.

Orion's Leadership Team GREGG BURGESS President and GM CHAD FISH VP, Strategy and CTO WILL ARMIJO VP, Space Systems ROBERT BAGGIANI VP, Business Operations CRYSTAL FRAZIER VP, Engineering, Calibration and Testing DAN KNIGHT VP, Sensors and Platform Engineering JOHN NOTO, Ph.D. Chief Scientist JUNK WILSON VP, Business Development Our Leadership Our expert leadership team represents top talent from across government, academia and contracting who are passionate about the limitless power of science. They harness that power to develop novel space-based solutions to solve our customers’ most complex space-related national security and intelligence challenges.

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Combination will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to U.S. government agencies Combination will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to U.S. government agencies CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 — Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a Colorado-based developer of end-to-end space mission capabilities and solutions. The acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield’s space exploration and hypersonic detection and tracking capabilities for agencies in the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) by bringing expertise in sensor and payload design, SmallSat and CubeSat spacecraft integration and manufacturing, and space mission operations and data analysis to the company. Orion is a leader in atmospheric science, space exploration and research, and technology development. The company’s key capabilities include the design, integration, and assembly of SmallSats and CubeSats, as well as the development of sensors, computational models and data products for the space and ground network domains. Orion’s highly talented workforce, consisting primarily of engineers and scientists, develops novel technologies in support of our nation’s space security and environmental monitoring objectives. “Arcfield has a long history of delivering innovative solutions across the space domain, and we believe the acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield’s ability to provide next-generation space technologies in support of DOD and IC missions,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer, Arcfield. “We look forward to welcoming the Orion team into the Arcfield family and further developing our collective solutions.” “For nearly two decades, Orion has been developing space-based solutions for national security and intelligence mission challenges, built on a foundation of science,” said Geoff Crowley, Ph.D., chief executive officer, Orion. “As a leader in systems engineering and integration and space and mission launch assurance, Arcfield is highly complementary to Orion, and the combination will help us expand our core capabilities and develop new, cutting-edge space-based technologies for our customers.” Dr. Crowley has joined the Arcfield executive leadership team as chief scientist and will be responsible for leading the company’s space research and development efforts. Chad Fish has been named president and general manager of Orion, which will operate as the fourth business sector of Arcfield. Latham & Watkins LLP and Covington & Burling LLP served as counsel to Arcfield. Orion was advised by The Forbes M&A Group and represented by The Vaughn Law Offices, P.L.L.C. and Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. About Arcfield Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,400 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details. About Orion Space Solutions Founded in 2005, Orion was born from a vision to apply fundamental space physics knowledge to solve real-world problems encountered in the space environment. Today, skilled in data science, artificial intelligence, space systems, and mission operations, Orion is a "New Space" mission solutions industry leader serving U.S. government agencies, universities, and research and scientific institutions. Orion turns science into data, and data into knowledge. Visit orionspace.com for more details. # # # Press Contact: Katerina Figurski Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer 571.401.2155 katerina.figurski@arcfield.com Previous Next Nov 29, 2023 Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions

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VP, Business Development Previous Next JUNK WILSON VP, Business Development As the vice president of business development, Junk Wilson leads Orion’s efforts to deliver system engineering and integration support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) in Colorado Springs, CO. Under his leadership, Junk manages an expert team of engineers and scientists who execute in multiple geographies to provide advanced situational awareness to warfighters in INDOPACOM, SOCOM and EUCOM on the impact of the current space environment to their missions. Junk joined Orion in 2022 after spending six years with Booz Allen Hamilton where he led a business portfolio supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque and the USSF Space Domain Awareness PEO in SSC. Prior to that, Junk spent 24 years with the U.S. Air Force (USAF). A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in applied physics, Junk was selected for pilot training. He finished 2nd in his class, and was selected to fly the premier air superiority fighter, the F-15C. His time in the F-15 included combat and culminated as a mission commander leading large formations of dissimilar aircraft in offensive and defensive counter air missions.

Orion’s Chip Scale Atomic Clock provides critical positioning and tracking data for the CAPSTONE Moon Mission Orion’s Chip Scale Atomic Clock provides critical positioning and tracking data for the CAPSTONE Moon Mission LOUISVILLE, Co., July 18, 2022 — NASA launched its Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) on June 28, as a part of the Artemis program, to study a specific orbit for the future Gateway lunar station. Led by Advanced Space, this mission is test driving orbital analysis that will enable NASA’s future exploration efforts. Orion Space Solutions (OSS) provides a critical satellite component that will support mission success. Space systems need reliable timing information when flying beyond well-understood orbits, into regions where GPS and other communication signals lose contact with Earth-based systems or control centers. Lacking the information provided by these standard communications, mission operators lose positioning and navigation knowledge and capabilities. The longer a system goes without updated information, the more likely it can drift away from its intended trajectory, resulting in higher potential for mission error or risk. To address this problem, OSS engineers developed the Chip Scale Atomic Clock, or CSAC, as an important part of the CAPSTONE experiment. CSAC is a precision clock able to provide critical positioning and timing data while the small satellite is in the near-rectilinear halo orbit, which is the planned orbit for the Gateway station to the moon on its future lunar mission. The low size, weight, and power of the CSAC system means it is easily integrated into CubeSats and other small satellites. Several OSS space-based programs use CSAC, giving the equipment flight-proven status. “OSS engineers and scientists develop space solutions that work,” says Mr. Erik Stromberg, OSS Senior Director of Special Programs. “With humans returning to the moon, CSAC’s ability to maintain positioning and timing data for any potential dropouts in signal are essential contributions to keeping astronauts and satellites safe for programs, such as CAPSTONE.” “CSAC will provide reliable timing information to maintain a highly accurate positioning indicator for when systems have a loss of communication or positioning for the CAPSTONE mission. While the halo orbit will not put the spacecraft behind the moon, allowing for stable communication back to Earth, no spacecraft has ever operated in the designated orbit for this mission before,” explains Mr. Gerald Thompson, Senior VP of Strategy. CAPSTONE is set to arrive at the moon in November, when it will begin its 6-month long primary mission. Previous Next Jul 17, 2022 Orion Space Solutions supports CAPSTONE Program for NASA Moon Missions

Orion’s ionospheric sensors deliver advanced monitoring and analysis with exceptional accuracy, providing real-time data to enhance satellite communications, navigation and scientific research. Designed for defense, space operations and atmospheric research, they ensure actionable intelligence from any platform. IONOSPHERIC SENSORS Orion’s ionospheric sensors deliver advanced monitoring and analysis with exceptional accuracy, providing real-time data to enhance satellite communications, navigation and scientific research. Designed for defense, space operations and atmospheric research, they ensure actionable intelligence from any platform. TRIDENT TRIDENT is a unique Doppler radar system that is designed to observe and measure the propagation properties of traveling ionospheric disturbances (TIDs). TRIDENT can capture data of gravity waves propagating from rapidly moving point sources, such as hypersonic objects, in near-real-time. The system employs a network of synchronized receivers across wide geographic areas to triangulate and track ionospheric perturbations with high temporal and spatial resolution. Its advanced signal processing algorithms can differentiate between natural and artificial sources of ionospheric disturbances, making it valuable for both scientific research and surveillance applications. LEARN MORE OSIRIS The Ocean Stabilized Ionospheric Remote Imaging Sensor (OSIRIS) utilizes Orion’s advanced ionospheric sensing technology to capture high-resolution space physics data from mobile and moored ocean platforms. Designed to withstand the challenges of the marine environment, OSIRIS enables continuous and precise monitoring of ionospheric activity over remote and dynamic ocean regions. By providing understanding into space weather and ionospheric disturbances, OSIRIS empowers scientists to improve modeling, enhance communication reliability and advance our understanding of the Earth-space system. LEARN MORE RIO The RIO dual-frequency GPS sensor represents the state of the art for advanced GPS space weather monitoring. RIO is a software-based GPS receiver focused on characterizing ionospheric disturbances and space weather events, both of which can have an impact on wartime theatre support infrastructures, such as power grids, GPS position and timing accuracy and tactical communication disruptions. LEARN MORE