Blackwing Space is a Nashville-based aerospace company building affordable, modular nanosatellite platforms using American-made components. We make space accessible for commercial ventures, universities, and research institutions through transparent pricing and domestic manufacturing.
Space 3.0 is the paradigm shift toward smaller, smarter, more affordable nanosatellites that can be designed, built, and launched in months rather than years. Like Moore's Law revolutionized computers and smartphones, Space 3.0 applies the same principles to satellites-making orbit accessible at price points measured in thousands, not millions.
We offer three core nanosatellite platforms: Sparrow (1U), Kestrel (3U XL), and Osprey (6U XL). Each platform provides different payload capacities and power levels to match your mission requirements.
While we have not announced official pricing, our goal is to provide American-made nanosatellite platforms at 50-80% lower cost than traditional systems. Through transparent, fixed pricing with no hidden fees and scalable automotive-grade manufacturing, we're creating a path toward continuously declining costs as production volume increases.
Yes. We prioritize domestic supply chains and U.S.-made components wherever possible. Our manufacturing facility will be located in Nashville, Tennessee, and we work with a network of American automotive and aerospace suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience.
Blackwing is the only company combining mass manufacturing, Made-in-USA production, and affordable transparent pricing. Most competitors are either affordable but foreign-made, or American-made but expensive and boutique. We bridge that gap.
We serve commercial startups needing on-orbit validation, universities and research institutions conducting space experiments, corporate R&D teams testing advanced materials or bioprocesses, and defense/dual-use customers requiring rapid prototyping capabilities.
Our platforms support Internet of Things (IoT), Earth observation, remote sensing, commercial GNSS, artificial intelligence and edge computing, in-space manufacturing, RF intelligence, technology demonstrations, and more. The modular design allows plug-and-play payload integration.
Our agile development process enables 6-month cycles from order to launch readiness. This is significantly faster than traditional 3-5 year satellite development timelines, allowing rapid iteration and faster time to orbit.
A CubeSat is a type of nanosatellite based on a standardized 10cm x 10cm x 10cm cube (1U). Multiple units can be combined (3U, 6U, etc.) to create larger platforms. This standardization enables interoperability, reduces costs, and simplifies integration with launch providers.
No. We apply human-centered design to make space technology accessible and understandable. We offer turnkey platforms, integration support, and comprehensive documentation. Our team can guide you through every step of your mission.
Yes. Our modular architecture supports custom payload integration, and we offer flexible delivery models ranging from turnkey platforms to self-assembly kits. We can work with you to configure the right solution for your specific mission requirements.
We offer comprehensive "as-a-service" infrastructure including FCC-as-a-Service (regulatory compliance), Ground Station-as-a-Service (communications access), Mission Control-as-a-Service (operations support), and Data-as-a-Service (telemetry and payload data delivery).
Our first mission, Baby Bird, is scheduled for Q3 2026. We are currently scheduling missions for Q3 2026 and beyond, with early-access pricing available for partners and payload providers who commit now.
Baby Bird is Blackwing Space's inaugural 1U pathfinder flight that will validate our platform's avionics, power, and communications systems in orbit. This demonstration mission establishes flight heritage and validates our rapid development approach for future commercial missions.
Sparrow (1U) offers 1 kg payload mass with 0.5U volume and 10W power. Kestrel (3U XL) offers 4 kg with 2U volume and 30W power. Osprey (6U XL) offers 8 kg with 4U volume and 60W power. Larger configurations are on our roadmap.
Automotive-grade components are designed for harsh environments with extreme temperatures and vibration - similar to space conditions. We design for 2-3 year orbital lifetimes with built-in redundancy and radiation shielding, and offer space-grade upgrade pathways for missions requiring longer endurance.
Yes. Our software-defined spacecraft architecture allows over-the-air firmware updates, enabling mission re-tasking, feature upgrades, and extended operational life. You can reconfigure communications, payload control, and other capabilities while your satellite is in orbit.
Our headquarters and manufacturing facility will be located in Franklin, Tennessee, just south of Nashville. We chose this location for its strategic logistics access, advanced manufacturing ecosystem, and proximity to automotive and aerospace suppliers.
We work with leading launch brokers and mission integrators to facilitate launch access. We can provide turnkey launch integration as part of our service offering, or you can arrange your own launch. Our platforms are compatible with standard deployers including SEOPS, Maverick Space, and Exolaunch systems.
Yes. Our platforms are built with ITAR/EAR export controls in mind, featuring encryption, access control, and regulatory compliance architecture. This makes them suitable for dual-use and defense applications requiring U.S. technology restrictions.
We design for responsible orbital stewardship with design-for-demise materials, deorbit capability pathways, and refurbishment options. Our platforms include built-in redundancy to extend operational life and reduce the need for premature replacement, minimizing orbital debris risk.
Absolutely. Our Sparrow 1U platform starts at an affordable price for colleges and universities, making it accessible to university programs and student satellite projects. We offer educational discounts and can work with universities to structure payload partnerships that support STEM education and research.
Contact our business development team at sales@blackwingspace.com. We'll discuss your mission requirements and provide a customized solution.
Yes. Our Ground Station-as-a-Service offering provides turnkey communication access for command, telemetry, and payload data downlink. We work with partner ground station networks to ensure global coverage and reliable contact opportunities.
Our platforms support multiple communication options including UHF (LoRa), S-Band, and potentially Iridium in the future (directly or via partners). We use software-defined radio (SDR) technology that can be reprogrammed on-orbit, with data rates ranging from 9.6 kbps to 20 Mbps depending on configuration.
Yes. We offer our core components as standalone products including structures, communication systems, antennas, onboard computers, power modules, and solar panels. This flexibility allows you to integrate Blackwing subsystems into your custom satellite design.
We embrace an agile development approach inspired by software engineering: rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and frequent missions build flight heritage faster than traditional multi-year development cycles. This approach reduces risk through learning-by-doing and accelerates innovation.
We are establishing partnerships to offer flexible financing and payment structures for qualified customers. Contact our sales team to discuss options that align with your budget and mission timeline.
We implement rigorous testing protocols including thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing, and radiation characterization. Our built-in test equipment (BITE) provides autonomous health monitoring, and we incorporate redundancy at both hardware and software layers to ensure mission success.
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