York unveils M-Class satellite for 1,000-kilogram payloads

York Space Systems unveiled its largest satellite to date, the M-Class platform for payloads as large as 1,000 kilograms. Denver-based York developed the M-Class platform in response to customer demand “for more power and capability,” Michael Lajczok, York chief technology officer, said in a statement. Both government and commercial customers are demanding larger platforms offering additional power for Earth-observation and communications missions. The M-Class platform is designed for payloads with a peak power consumption of 8 kilowatts. More

(Source: SpaceNews - Jan 30)