The move from hardware to software in satellite ground infrastructure is more than just digital transformation for greater efficiency – it opens the door to a future of new revenue and growth opportunities, cost savings, and a level of competitiveness not seen before in the industry.
ATLAS Space Operations is a leader in leveraging network virtualization and modernization to capture these opportunities. This webinar reveals how ATLAS and Kratos worked together to modernize ATLAS’ ground sites. Attendees will learn how to cost effectively:
✔ Establish a competitive advantage in the market
✔ Deliver the highest quality of service
✔ Provide new services at scale
Speakers:
• Brad Bode, CTO, ATLAS Space Operations, Inc.
• Matt Langenbahn, SVP, Kratos Space
Moderator:
• Richard Hooper, Publishing Director, Satellite Evolution Group
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 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.
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 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.
