About Us

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With more than 35 years of space industry experience, including 25 years of commercial launch, Ascendant Spaceflight Services has the skills and knowledge to help our clients develop, integrate, and successfully launch space systems. Both established and emerging space companies benefit from our expertise in key areas such as launch and reentry licensing, range and flight safety, systems engineering, launch operations, and mission/program management.

Our experience is evident - our team has supported close to 300 launch missions, helped operators obtain licenses on four new vehicles, and conducted launches in 14 different operations positions.

We’re passionate about both mission success and business success, striving to implement effective, efficient, and safe practices that optimize cost and risk throughout the system lifecycle. This drives not only our client services but also our engagement in industry efforts that promote a robust commercial space economy.

Ascendant Spaceflight Services is a Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned Small Business.