Outpost

Outpost is reimagining, from first principles, how a satellite mission would change if the satellite was reusable. The key to reusability is recovering the satellite safely on Earth in one piece. Here is how we do that. May 22 2024, Tucson AZ, Altitude 20km, 165 mile flight

?? Welcome to Outpost, Cornelia Bodnari! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that Connie B. has joined Outpost as the new face of the executive support team! ?? Cornelia brings exceptional organizational skills, a passion for problem-solving, and a dedication to keeping our team running smoothly. As we continue to grow and push boundaries, Cornelia will play a key role in supporting our operations and ensuring we stay on track for success. Please join us in giving Cornelia a warm welcome to the Outpost family! ??

?? Exciting News from Outpost ?? We’re thrilled to welcome Tyler Gulden as our new Director of Entry, Descent, and Landing! With extensive experience in low ballistic decelerators — a technology closely aligned with Outpost’s mission — Tyler brings the technical expertise and hands-on skill crucial for advancing our work. His deep understanding of Earth return technology, paired with the grit and resilience needed in a startup environment, makes him an exciting new addition to our team. We’re confident that his dedication and insight will inspire our team and drive impactful progress as we continue to pioneer this transformative technology. Tyler, welcome to Outpost! Here’s to new adventures and bold steps forward.

Outpost is excited to be in El Segundo tomorrow! Come say hi to Jason Dunn after what promises to be an exciting conversation! ??

?? Exciting Leadership Announcement ?? Outpost Technologies Corporation is thrilled to announce Jamie Landers as our new President! Jamie joins us with an impressive career in the Defense and Aerospace sectors, bringing a wealth of experience and a track record of leadership and innovation. She has held key roles, including: ?? Vice President of Business Development at Maxar Space ?? Director of Advanced Programs, Innovation, and Demonstration at Lockheed Martin Space ?? Technical Program Manager of Space Situational Awareness at Analytical Graphics Inc. Jamie has been a true visionary in supporting National Security and Civil Missions, advancing space and satellite technologies that empower our warfighters and analysts. Her work has driven cutting-edge advancements, including the acceleration of Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives to meet the evolving national security landscape. A bit more about Jamie: ??? Founder of Women and Allies in Space Domain Awareness (WASDA) ?? Penn State Aerospace Engineering alumna and Wharton SBDP graduate ?? Contestant on the Cooking Channel’s Sugar Showdown and Food Network’s “Chopped” We're excited about the future of Outpost under Jamie's leadership, as we continue our mission of revolutionizing space manufacturing and transportation. Please join us in welcoming Jamie to the team. https://lnkd.in/gKX-EdDX

We have big (Carryall-sized big) news to share! @TechCrunch named us one of the top Space #StartupBattlefield companies ??. We’ll be one of only 200 startups (1 out of 4 space startups!) exhibiting at #TechCrunchDisrupt2024! We’re so proud and excited to receive this recognition. We look forward to sharing all the great things we will be launching at Outpost. ?? Join us Oct 28-30 in San Francisco!

Outpost was selected for a $33.2M Air Force STRATFI contract to develop Earth return vehicles for hypersonic testing and re-entry missions. This award supports four missions with our Ferryall vehicle and the development of Carryall, capable of returning up to 10 tons of cargo.?The US Military must advance capability to deliver urgent payloads into contested logistics environments, such as INDOPACOM. Outpost will make it possible to launch supplies from the US and get to any spot on Earth through space. This news comes just after Outpost announced $3M in contracts from the Air Mobility Command and the Rocket Cargo program to develop on-orbit warehousing and re-entry systems for point to point delivery missions. Outpost’s capabilities are pure dual-use where commercially we are focused on enabling multi-ton returns of space-manufactured products. Outpost’s first product will be fiber optic cables, which benefit from fewer defects in microgravity.?Space-made fiber optic cables deliver unmatched performance, essential for the next generation of data centers. These advanced cables will meet the surging demand for high-speed connectivity, crucial for AI, cloud computing, and other data-intensive technologies. Our founder, Jason Dunn, pioneered the production of space-made fiber at Made In Space and now we are making it commercially viable with the ability to return multiple tons of product per flight. Read more about the award announcement here: https://lnkd.in/d_RMbRZp

JUST IN: AFRL Rocket Cargo program has selected Outpost for a $1.8M award to develop the Carryall vehicle as a re-entry system for shipping container payloads to be safely delivered anywhere on Earth. We'll be sharing more details soon.

Today we are pleased to announce that Outpost has been awarded a $1.25M contract with the Air Force to develop the capability to to use Ferryall and Carryall to warehouse cargo on orbit for just in time delivery anywhere on Earth. The Space GARAGE program will focus on the development and testing of our re-entry technology and will support our warfighter in maintaining logistics and supplies in hard to reach locations around the globe.

We are thrilled to unveil Carryall, a cutting-edge solution for Earth return operations. Designed for precision and efficiency, Carryall specializes in multi-ton Earth return, ensuring reliable transport from space to ground. Our pioneering technology sets a new standard in logistics. Check out the video below and read more on Payload here: https://lnkd.in/dZ6pddKt #space #aerospace