Beringea U.S. portfolio company Orbion Space Technology (Orbion), a Michigan-based manufacturer of flight-proven electric propulsion systems, was acquired by York Space Systems (York) (NYSE: YSS), a leading, US-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions.

The transaction follows York’s 2025 acquisition of Beringea U.S. portfolio company ATLAS Space Operations, reinforcing a deliberate strategy to integrate critical mission capabilities across York’s space ecosystem, propulsion, ground operations, and end-to-end mission execution.

"(Orbion co-founder and CEO) Brad King and his team have built innovative space hardware components at a time when reliable and scalable space operations are critical," said Beringea managing partner and Orbion board observer Michael Gross. "This acquisition will further enhance Orbion’s capabilities and allow it to execute on its mission to deliver best-in-class propulsion systems to the satellite industry."

Founded in 2016, Orbion designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions. Its Aurora propulsion systems are produced domestically and are already flying on York-built spacecraft supporting U.S. national security missions, including satellites operating as part of fielded military constellations.

“Orbion was built to deliver propulsion systems designed to perform reliably on orbit and to produce them in a factory that can meet the scale demands of prolific constellations,” said Brad King, co-founder and CEO of Orbion. "Our work with York has demostrated what's possible when propulsion is designed alongside the spacecraft and mission from the start. Joining York allows us to accelerate that approach and support the growing number of missions already being executed today.”

Orbion will continue to operate as a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of York, serving customers across the broader space industry.