Katalyst Space Technologies Acquires Atomos Space

Flagstaff, Ariz., April 24, 2025–Katalyst Space Technologies has announced its acquisition of Atomos Space, a strategic move to accelerate and expand its in-space servicing capabilities.

The company plans to continue operating the 20,000 square foot facility in Broomfield, CO, where Atomos builds and tests its flagship spacecraft, Quark. Key members of the Atomos team will join Katalyst following the transaction, including Atomos co-founder Vanessa Clark.

The combined team will develop and launch spacecraft capable of rendezvous and docking to perform life extension, spacecraft upgrades, and space domain awareness. Katalyst will leverage the Atomos Quark spacecraft to serve missions for both commercial satellite operators and defense customers.

According to Katalyst CEO Ghonhee Lee, the company will launch a fleet of spacecraft capable of executing multiple missions:

“Geopolitical tensions and competition in space are both increasing. As a result, satellite operators need more flexibility – they can’t rely on traditional methods of launching satellites with fixed capabilities and expecting them to stay relevant like they have for decades. It is critical to US national security and the future of the space economy to increase the frequency of spacecraft docking. It’s our mission to accelerate that,” says Lee.

Katalyst will continue to operate both in Broomfield, Colorado and remain headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona