ATLAS Space Operations, a leader in ground station services for satellite communications, has raised $15 million in a funding round led by NewSpace Capital. The new investment will support ATLAS in scaling operations to meet growing industry demands and accelerating its international expansion.
ATLAS operates one of the largest global federated ground networks, offering Ground Station as a Service (GaaS) and Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) to facilitate data transmission for spacecraft operators. The company’s network includes over 50 antennas across 34 ground stations, serving missions in LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits. ATLAS’s proprietary Freedom® Software streamlines complex antenna systems, offering clients a unified solution for managing satellite communications across commercial, civil, and defense sectors.
Freedom® Software allows customers to manage satellite constellations with ease, providing secure access to ATLAS’s network for automated communications and real-time data management. The software simplifies operations, enabling rapid onboarding and efficient communication for spacecraft operators.
Since its founding in 2015, ATLAS has become a critical player in the global space industry, with a 100% contract renewal rate. The company’s ground station services have earned trust from clients who rely on its solutions to ensure the success of their space missions.
John Williams, CEO of ATLAS, expressed excitement about the partnership with NewSpace Capital. “We are thrilled to have NewSpace Capital’s support as we expand in the U.S. and internationally,” Williams said, highlighting the company’s growth strategy in the European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) markets.
Martin Halliwell, Partner at NewSpace Capital, who will join ATLAS’s board, emphasized the company’s potential to revolutionize space communications. “ATLAS solves the problem of fragmented ground communication in the space industry, offering a faster and more cost-effective solution,” Halliwell said, expressing confidence in the company’s future growth.
