Vibration Testing for Tyndal Mission Completed by York Space Systems
Scheduled for Launch in April, 2025
Vibration testing for Tyndal, an experimental national security mission for an undisclosed customer, has been completed by York Space Systems. With environmental testing now finalized, the Tyndal spacecraft is ready to ship to Cape Canaveral to meet its scheduled April 2025 launch—one of five distinct mission sets York is launching this year.
"This mission is an important step in advancing space-based capabilities to meet evolving national security needs."
Melanie Preisser, York
Tyndal is just the latest demonstration of York's ability to deliver the most highly capable, operationally ready spacecraft supporting a wide range of national security applications.
Tyndal is one of many missions York is executing alongside its work supporting the US Space Force and commercial customers, underscoring the company's unique ability to deliver scalable, mission-ready space systems across the defense and intelligence sectors. Tyndal exemplifies how integrating commercial investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing with fixed price contracts delivers robust capabilities on time and at half the cost of competitors. Built on York's LX-CLASS platform, Tyndal will demonstrate an experimental on-orbit national security capability as well as York's Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC). Many of Tyndal's autonomous demonstrations will be simultaneously conducted with two of York's other operational missions, Bane and Bard, all from a single command center operating in a secure cloud.
Completing vibe testing is a critical milestone that ensures Tyndal is ready for the dynamic launch environment and beyond. York is now in the final phase of preparations, with the spacecraft fully qualified and ready to ship for integration with its launch vehicle.
"Tyndal exemplifies the adaptability of York's spacecraft, delivering critical national security capabilities for both defense and commercial customers," said Melanie Preisser, GM and Executive VP of York. "This mission is an important step in advancing space-based capabilities to meet evolving national security needs."
The Tyndal mission leverages York's latest investments in spacecraft operations, demonstrating a new level of efficiency and adaptability in space-based national security solutions. Operating from York's Universal Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC), the mission showcases the seamless orchestration of multiple spacecraft, reinforcing York's ability to scale and manage complex constellations with a single, integrated command structure.
Designed with mission flexibility in mind, Tyndal features over-the-air software update capabilities, ensuring real-time adaptability and responsiveness to evolving operational needs. Additionally, mission data will be securely disseminated through a cloud-based infrastructure, enabling enhanced accessibility for customers and stakeholders. The spacecraft is also equipped with automated payload deployment and scripted mission execution, streamlining operations and reducing the need for continuous human intervention.
This approach underscores York's commitment to delivering highly autonomous, mission-ready spacecraft that support a range of defense, intelligence, and commercial applications, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in advancing national security capabilities.
