Maverick Space Systems
Maverick Space Systems is a California-based aerospace company providing advanced satellite deployment software, mission integration, and launch brokering services. The company supports both government and commercial clients in the design and launch of Nano- and Micro-class satellites, commonly known as CubeSats, into orbit.
Mission Design and Launch Services
Maverick offers a comprehensive range of services for satellite missions:
- Mission Engineering: Custom mission design, hardware development, analysis, and testing.
- Collaborative Design Process: Tailored to meet specific mission requirements.
- Launch Brokering: Partnerships with all major US and international launch vehicle (LV) providers.
- Mission Support & Integration: Ensuring seamless technological integration and execution.
Since 2019, Maverick Space Systems has successfully completed over 30 global launch campaigns.
Innovative Launch Hardware Solutions
Maverick designs and manufactures advanced launch hardware, including:
- CubeSat Dispensers: Mercury-3, Mercury-6, Mercury-12, and ruggedized Maverick NLAS models for rail-type CubeSats.
- Payload Aggregation Hardware: Rideshare Payload Aggregation and Dedicated NLV Payload Stacks for specialized mission support.
Company Milestones and Achievements
Founded in 2019 by aerospace veterans Roland Coelho (CEO), Vidur Kaushish (COO), and Austin Kruggel (CTO)—all formerly with Tyvak Nanosatellite Systems—the company has quickly become a trusted name in the aerospace industry.
Key Milestones:
- August 2019: Selected by NASA’s Launch Services Program for CubeSat dispenser hardware and mission integration services under the CubeSat 3 contract, valued at $18 million over five years.
- October 2019: Successfully launched its first CubeSat into orbit.
- August 2020: Awarded a $276,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
- April 2023: Deployed CIRBE, a 3U CubeSat for the University of Colorado Boulder, as part of the SpaceX Transporter-7 mission.
- June 12, 2023: Supported multiple satellite launches, including FOSSASat-FEROX, Tiger-4, GHOSt-3, Tomorrow-R2, and ViaSat using their CubeSat dispenser on SpaceX’s Transporter-8 mission.
- November 11, 2023: Deployed three CubeSats on the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission.
- March 4, 2024: Launched CubeSats for NASA, Orbital Sidekick, and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems.
- December 19, 2024: Announced a strategic partnership with SEOPS Space and ISISPACE, enhancing access to Geostationary Transfer Orbits (GTO) through collaborative expertise.
Driving the Future of Satellite Missions
Maverick Space Systems continues to push the boundaries of satellite deployment technology, offering mission-ready solutions and strategic partnerships to support the growing needs of the global aerospace industry.
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