Maxar Space Systems is a world-leading space technology and manufacturing company

We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers, helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond.

What We Do

Maxar Space Systems addresses a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing. With more than 60 years of experience, we design and manufacture satellites and spacecraft components for communications, Earth observation, exploration and on-orbit servicing and assembly.

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In Space

Since humans first began exploring our solar system, Maxar Space Systems has been supporting commercial and government missions with Space Infrastructure capabilities.

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Our Reach

From satellites and spacecraft systems to robotics, we develop the systems, hardware and technology that power humanity’s reach beyond Earth.

Since humans first began exploring beyond Earth’s atmosphere, we built infrastructure to help send astronauts to the moon.

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There’s a good chance your Internet connectivity, television service or radio is brought to you by Maxar Space Systems technology. More than 80 Maxar-built communications satellites are currently on orbit.

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As humans to continue exploring space, Maxar Space Systems is designing the hardware technology to help us learn more about this new frontier.

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By the numbers

70

countries include Maxar Space Systems customers

90

Maxar-built satellites on orbit today

300+

Maxar-built spacecraft launches

2,900

collective years on orbit for Maxar-built spacecraft

2.4+ Billion

people rely on broadcasting services powered by Maxar Space Systems-built satellites

Our Customers

Our space solutions serve dozens of industries worldwide, from telecommunications to defense and intelligence. Maxar Space Systems partners with commercial, civil, and national security customers to develop tailored solutions for their space needs.

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Our Values

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Our leadership

The Maxar Space Systems leadership team leverages deep industry experience and a relentless commitment to our customers’ success.

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Making history

Maxar Space Systems has been at the forefront of space innovation, from building infrastructure to power people to the moon to launching the world’s largest commercial satellite, we deliver comprehensive space solutions.

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