Brad Bode Featured in The Decision Layer from Constellations
Our CTO & Co-Founder Brad Bode joined Constellations for the first installment of The Decision Layer. Drawing on 26 years of building mission software, Brad explains why ground and mission software should meet at one clean interface, why owning hardware was never the goal, and how space relay could reshape the ground segment.
York Space Systems and ATLAS Space Operations Activate New Antenna in Mwulire, Rwanda, Doubling Contact Capacity at Its Equatorial Ground Station
York Space Systems and ATLAS Space Operations have brought a new antenna into service at Rwanda’s Mwulire teleport. Sitting two degrees south of the equator, the site can now support two satellite contacts at once, expanding equatorial coverage across the ATLAS federated network. Missions already on Freedom can begin booking contacts there with no new integration work.
Port Administration of American Samoa and ATLAS Space Operations Finalize Agreement for New Satellite Ground Station
The Port Administration of American Samoa will host advanced satellite tracking antennas for ATLAS Space Operations, enhancing satellite ground-station services in the South Pacific. This partnership supports NOAA and military clients, improves real-time data coverage, and contributes to local infrastructure funding. Construction began on March 2, 2026.
The Ground Software Crisis: Why We Must Redefine Our Infrastructure or Sabotage the Future
The space industry faces a critical issue where ground software engineering contracts are often awarded to companies lacking the necessary expertise in ground systems. This misallocation results in poorly designed systems and high maintenance costs. To resolve this, ground systems must be recognized as essential infrastructure, demanding dedicated expertise and a clean architectural approach.
NorthBase Joins the ATLAS Space Operations’ Freedom Network
Finnish NewSpace company NorthBase and ATLAS Space Operations have partnered to enhance satellite ground station services in Finnish Lapland. The new NorthBase Muonio site joins the ATLAS Freedom network, improving global antenna access and providing significant coverage capabilities, especially with the 3.9 meter S/X band antenna in a secure location.
ATLAS Space Operations to be Acquired, Creating a New Chapter for Traverse City’s Space Innovator
ATLAS Space Operations, a leading GSaaS provider for satellite communications, is to be acquired by York Space Systems, marking a significant milestone for its founders and investors. The acquisition, pending FCC approval, aims to enhance growth, job creation, and innovation within the Traverse City community while maintaining ATLAS’s operations and brand.
York Space Systems Parent Company to Acquire ATLAS Space Operations to Expand Mission Delivery and Space-to-Ground Capabilities
York Space Systems, a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, today announced that its parent company has agreed to acquire ATLAS Space Operations, a pioneer in Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) for satellite communications. The move brings York a powerful, software-led ground architecture that simplifies operations, removes integration barriers, and enhances space-to-ground resilience—accelerating York’s ability to deliver secure, mission-ready space systems at unmatched speed and value.
ATLAS Space Operations Enhances Global Ground Station Network and Support for COSMIC-2 with Addition of Rwanda’s New Antenna
ATLAS Space Operations announced the activation of a new ground station antenna in Mwulire, Rwanda, enhancing data collection for NOAA’s COSMIC-2 mission. This strategic location boosts the network’s efficiency, allowing for rapid atmospheric and space weather data delivery. ATLAS’s commitment to reliability is demonstrated with over 3,000 satellite contacts monthly.
Webinar: Modernizing Ground Sites for Long Term Success
The webinar discusses the transition from hardware to software in satellite ground infrastructure, emphasizing new revenue and growth opportunities. ATLAS Space Operations, in collaboration with Kratos, showcases modernization efforts that enhance efficiency, competitive advantage, quality of service, and scalability in service offerings. Speakers include industry leaders from both companies.
ATLAS Space Operations Demonstrates Transformative Capabilities for Air Force Research Lab through the Defense Innovation Unit’s Hybrid Space Architecture for Department of Defense
ATLAS Space Operations announced the successful demonstration of its Freedom® Software Platform, which integrates government and commercial satellite networks for the US Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit. The platform offers secure, scalable data transmission, cybersecurity compliance, user-friendly management, and readiness for future capabilities, enhancing satellite operations significantly.