NearSpace Launch, Inc. (NSL), provider in small satellite innovation and mission success, achieved a major milestone: over 1000 systems and subsystems successfully deployed in orbit. Since its founding in 2014, NSL has grown from a visionary startup into a strong spaceflight provider, delivering flight-proven solutions that support commercial, government, and scientific missions worldwide. The company’s portfolio includes full spacecraft, communications systems, EyeStar™ radios, ThinSat buses, Black Box™ mission recorders, and rapid-turn TT&C solutions.
“NearSpace Launch is a strategic partner of SEOPS and a company that understands how to achieve mission success. With over 1,000 systems on orbit, NSL celebrates a decade of innovation proving that relentless iteration and being obsessed with mission requirements results in trusted space capabilities” said Chad Brinkley, of SEOPS Space. With a proven track record of mission success across over 30 launches, NSL’s technologies are helping shape the future of low-Earth orbit (LEO) operations, enabling real-time telemetry, robust situational awareness, and simplified satellite integration.
NSL’s systems are now part of numerous constellations projects and government initiatives, and its EyeStar radios are supporting global connectivity with 24/7 Iridium-based communications. As the company looks to the future, NSL remains committed to innovation, reliability, and expanding space access for emerging missions and new entrants alike.
“This milestone represents more than just numbers,” said Dr. Hank Voss, Co-Founder of NearSpace Launch. “It reflects the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and the success of our mission to make space more accessible and resilient.”
NearSpace Launch provides reliable, rapidly deployable satellite solutions including EyeStar™ radios, Black Box systems, and custom CubeSats. NSL has supported NASA, DoD, commercial, and u niversity missions with a focus on mission assurance, space domain awareness, and innovative communications.
As it celebrates its “1000th” benchmark, NSL will be at the upcoming SmallSat conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 10-13.