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Aegis Aerospace Inc. stands as a leader in the dynamic space and defense sectors, offering a comprehensive suite of services and innovative products that cater to both commercial and government customers. Founded in 2021, Aegis Aerospace was created from the merger of two pioneering entities, MEI Technologies Inc. (MEIT) and Alpha Space Test & Research Alliance (Alpha Space). With decades of experience in the space industry, both companies brought a rich legacy of expertise to the table, creating a unified force that drives the future of space exploration and defense technologies.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Aegis Aerospace operates across multiple locations, including the International Space Station (ISS). This strategic positioning allows them to provide cutting-edge space solutions and defense support that meet the rigorous demands of NASA, the Department of Defense (DoD), and various commercial space companies. Aegis Aerospace is particularly notable for its focus on providing innovative, efficient, and reliable space technologies while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and security in all its endeavors.
A Unified Vision for a Safer and More Connected Future
At Aegis Aerospace, the mission is clear: to provide practical, high-quality space services that push the boundaries of technology while supporting national defense initiatives. Through its groundbreaking work in space and defense programs, Aegis Aerospace ensures that both civilian and military operations are equipped with the tools they need to thrive. From advancing the capabilities of NASA’s space missions to protecting national security, Aegis Aerospace is dedicated to building a future where space technology serves humanity in powerful and transformative ways.
Empowering Global Security and Exploration
Aegis Aerospace's space and defense programs are instrumental in helping the nation defend its interests and extend its reach into the farthest corners of our solar system. Through highly skilled engineering teams and innovative solutions, Aegis Aerospace supports a diverse set of customers, including NASA, the DoD, prime contractors, and commercial space enterprises. Their work spans the full spectrum of space exploration and defense technologies, ensuring safe and secure operations for military and civilian missions alike.
Comprehensive Space & Defense Capabilities
Aegis Aerospace offers a wide range of services in space and defense that are critical to the success of various missions. Some of the core areas of expertise include:
Flight & Ground System Development & Operations: Aegis Aerospace designs, builds, certifies, and operates systems for both flight and ground operations. These systems support satellites, payloads, and other critical spaceflight equipment for government and commercial customers, ensuring that space missions are conducted seamlessly from launch to landing.
Space Testing as a Service (STaaS™): One of Aegis Aerospace's standout offerings is its Space Testing as a Service (STaaS™), which provides the quickest and most efficient way to test new technologies in space. This service is designed to help companies and government agencies increase their technology readiness levels (TRL), conduct research and development in space, and flight-test new products to ensure they are ready for mission deployment.
Payload Development, Integration, & Operations: Aegis Aerospace specializes in end-to-end payload development, from initial design and integration to system testing and operational support. The company handles everything from parabolic flight tests to the deployment of payloads on the lunar surface, providing reliable and innovative solutions for both commercial and governmental needs.
Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I): With expertise in solving complex problems, Aegis Aerospace combines technical prowess and a disciplined approach to systems engineering. This enables the company to create integrated solutions that meet the unique needs of the space and defense sectors, ensuring that all systems function seamlessly together to achieve mission objectives.
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis: Aegis Aerospace reduces mission risk through precise and cost-effective models and simulations. These tools allow their clients to make informed decisions based on accurate data, ultimately improving the safety, performance, and success rates of space missions and defense operations.
Information Warfare Solutions: In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity and defense, Aegis Aerospace provides state-of-the-art solutions for information warfare. Their cutting-edge IT and cyber solutions are designed to help clients stay one step ahead of adversaries, ensuring that critical systems remain secure and resilient.
Acquisition Strategy & Management: Aegis Aerospace works closely with clients to connect warfighters with affordable and survivable systems. Their expertise in acquisition strategy and management ensures that defense technologies are efficiently procured and deployed, contributing to national security and operational effectiveness.
The Future of Space Exploration and National Defense
As the world of space exploration continues to expand, Aegis Aerospace remains committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to ensure that both military and civilian missions are equipped with the best tools available. From its roots as a woman-owned company to its current position at the forefront of commercial space services, Aegis Aerospace is poised to play a pivotal role in the next era of space and defense technology.
By offering end-to-end space solutions, including development, testing, integration, and operations, Aegis Aerospace is helping to shape a safer, more connected future—one where innovation and security go hand in hand.
Stephanie Murphy | Principal Owner, CEO, and Executive Chairman of the Board
Stephanie Murphy is the CEO and founder of Aegis Aerospace, formed in 2021 by merging MEI Technologies and Alpha Space. She founded Alpha Space in 2015 and acquired MEIT in 2019. Alpha Space developed MISSE, the first woman-owned space facility, and signed the first Reimbursable Commercial Space Act Agreement for the ISS.
Ms. Murphy serves on several boards, including Space Center Houston and AM Biotechnologies. She holds an Executive MBA from Texas A&M and has received awards like NASA's Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal and the 2019 Women in Aerospace Leadership Award.
