Industrialization requires infrastructure. CesiumAstro was recognized with Deal of the Year at #EXIM26 for the $200M public-private financing completed with the Export-Import Bank of the United States and J.P. Morgan. This funding supports expansion of our U.S.-based manufacturing capacity, enabling production of mission-critical space communications systems. Kenneth Smith, CFO, and Ya Ma, Senior Strategic Finance Analyst, accepted the award on behalf of our team. We appreciate the partnership with EXIM Bank and J.P. Morgan in strengthening domestic manufacturing and advancing secure, high-performance communications capability.
CesiumAstro
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Austin, Texas 24,624 followers
Connect. Detect. Defend.
About us
CesiumAstro builds and delivers space communications systems—at scale. We design, engineer, and manufacture software-defined radios, phased array payloads, and fully integrated satellites that enable real-time, multi-beam, multi-user connectivity across space-based and airborne networks. Our systems are built for mission-critical applications and designed to adapt on orbit. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, CesiumAstro brings RF, digital processing, and satellite integration together under one roof, enabling rapid production, consistent performance, and repeatable delivery. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with operations in Colorado, California, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan, CesiumAstro is building the communications infrastructure modern missions depend on. We’re hiring. Explore open roles at CesiumAstro.com/careers.
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http://CesiumAstro.com
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- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
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We won! Northrop Grumman honored key partners driving innovation and resilience in the defense industrial base at this year’s Supplier Excellence Awards. We’re proud to be recognized among the more than 30 suppliers committed to advancing critical defense technologies and strengthening U.S. and allied security. Together, we’re powering the future of defense. #SupplierExcellence #DefenseIndustrialBase #DefenseInnovation
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CesiumAstro has been selected to support modernization of the Missile Defense Agency’s Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System. Under this award, we will deliver a new active phased array variant of our Skylark platform—our largest phased array to date—designed for resilient, scalable and rapidly deployable communications in support of critical National Security missions. Link to press release in the comments.
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In aero, low profile is the standard. Performance is where Skylark stands apart. Talk to us about our true active phased arrays. info@cesiumastro.com
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What’s actually changing in space communications? Our Founder and CEO, Shey Sabripour, joined Rachel Jewett of Via Satellite on the On Orbit Podcast to talk through it. The conversation covered accelerating mission timelines, why capability can’t be locked at launch, and how software-defined, multi-beam systems enable more flexible, scalable operations. It also touched on how CesiumAstro is scaling American manufacturing for space, integrating design, production, and deployment to reduce risk and move faster. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gMPyaruk
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We are pleased to announce Krystle Caponio has joined CesiumAstro as Vice President and General Counsel. Krystle is a former SpaceX attorney with extensive experience advising and scaling space and technology companies, including leading complex transactions and strategic initiatives. She joins as CesiumAstro delivers on major programs of record and scales for the next phase of growth following our $470M Series C.
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Skylark is our Ka-band, multi-beam satellite communications solution engineered for operations across space, air, and ground platforms. With a flat-panel active phased array and no moving parts, it delivers reliable, high-throughput connectivity, supporting mobile missions and fixed-site deployments. Contact our team to see how Skylark fits your application: https://lnkd.in/eJc5quw
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You can feel the energy in the air. #ArtemisII is a step forward. Now let’s build what comes next. We deliver software-defined communications payloads, SATCOM systems, and fully integrated satellites designed for deployment and performance. Tackling complex mission requirements? Meet us at Space Foundation's Space Symposium and Aircraft Interiors Expo to talk through how our products fit into your architecture. Meeting links in the comments.
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Thank you, Stephen W. Borrego, J.P. Morgan and team for your committed partnership. CesiumAstro is proud to be growing the space economy right here in Central Texas - and we agree - we’re just getting started.
Really excited about this partnership with Shey Sabripour, Kenneth Smith and the rest of the CesiumAstro Team!!! We are just getting started here in Central Texas. Big win for the Space & Defense Ecosystem, The State of Texas and the United States of America. Shout-out to Eric Ponzio and David R. Brooks for making this happen. Here's to 2026 and beyond!!! 🛰️ 🚀 Cc: Elizabeth O'Conor, Ted Karsos, Christina Meza, Jordan Rigberg, Michelle Yeh Gillis, David Brewton, Frank Medrano, Justin Krauss, Hayley Mayfield, CTP, Kate (Bagley) Clary, Andrew Newman
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New hardware. New booth. Front row at #SATShow. CesiumAstro is bringing our latest systems and modules to the show floor this year, along with something a little larger than usual that we're very excited to share. Attending? Stop by booth 1607 and talk with our team about phased arrays, AI-enabled compute, multi-beam connectivity, and how we're delivering the architectures shaping the future of space communications today. Meeting request link below. ⬇️
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