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ATLAS Space Operations

OPERATING 11-50 EMPLOYEES

Operates a cloud-native federated ground station network providing Ground Software as a Service for satellite telemetry, tracking, and command

ABOUT

ATLAS Space Operations provides Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) through its Freedom software platform, enabling spacecraft operators to access a federated global network of over 50 antennas across 34 ground stations in more than 20 countries via a single API. The Freedom platform handles telemetry, tracking, and command operations, automated pass scheduling, and cloud-based data delivery. ATLAS offers launch and early orbit phase support and ATLAS in a Box, a portable RF compatibility testing system for pre-launch validation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS was acquired by York Space Systems in 2025 and continues to operate under its own brand.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Portable RF compatibility testing system shipped to customer facilities for end-to-end pre-launch validation
Global managed network of 50+ antennas at 34+ ground stations across 20+ countries supporting S-band, X-band, Ka-band, and UHF
Cloud-native ground software as a service platform providing single-API access to a federated global antenna network for satellite TT&C operations
Launch and early orbit phase services with priority scheduling, pre-launch rehearsals, and rapid anomaly response
LOCATIONS
Traverse City, Michigan
HQ
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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OVERVIEW
Founded 2015
HQ Traverse City, Michigan
Type Private Company
LEADERSHIP
Casey Cowell
Chairman & Interim CEO
Corey Geer
COO / CFO
Brad Bode
CTO
T.I. Weintraub
President & CEO, Freedom Space Technologies
Kristin Rice
VP & General Manager, Network Operations
Norman Lee
VP of Brand and Human Resources
John Williams
Executive Advisor
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Last Verified Jun 3, 2026