Space Electronics Systems Leader to Expand in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Trident Systems, a LightRidge Solutions Company and a leader in multi-function space electronics and integrated C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) solutions, is investing $3.7 million to expand capacity at its operation in Fairfax County for the production of space electronic systems for the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, and U.S. Intelligence Community.
Satellite-sensor firm GEOST expanding rapidly in Tucson area
Tucson-area optics firm Geost has been supplying sensor systems for U.S. defense and intelligence satellites since its founding by a University of Arizona optics Ph.D. two decades ago.
GEOST to Provide Missile Warning Sensor for Sierra Space Satellites in SDA Tracking Layer
GEOST, LLC, a LightRidge Solutions Company, announced today that it has been awarded the opportunity to provide the mission payloads as a subcontractor under prime awardee Sierra Space for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tracking Layer Tranche 2 missile warning and tracking satellites.
Grand Opening of GEOST’s Expanded Production Facility
GEOST, a LightRidge Solutions Company was joined at a ribbon cutting ceremony by Congressman Juan Ciscomani on January 26th, 2024 to commemorate the completion of the company’s expanded production facility.
Cutting-Edge Sensor Company Develops Testing and Demonstration Site at The University of Arizona Tech Park
GEOST has selected the University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park to develop a new testing and deployment site for its ground-based optical collection systems.
LightRidge CEO Bill Gattle Discussed Space Technology Trends with Via Satellite
“People are realizing that mixed orbits are a more powerful situational awareness tool,” says Bill Gattle.
PR Web: LightRidge Solutions Expands Leadership Team
LightRidge Solutions is pleased to announce that Skip Williams and Jim Congdon are joining our leadership team as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Software Officer, respectively. Their additions will help LightRidge continue to grow and bring innovation to solve our customers’ challenging space and defense problems.
Business Wire: LightRidge Solutions Acquires Trident Systems
LightRidge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners and a leading provider of space and
defense mission solutions for the U.S. national security community, today announced it has
acquired Trident Systems, a premier provider of high-performance space electronics and C4ISR
solutions.
Aviation Week: LightRidge Making Sensors to Help Protect Air and Space Assets
LightRidge Solutions, a private equity portfolio, is building space-based assets that offer
protection against on-orbit attacks, sensors that can detect the contrails of stealth aircraft, and
other ground- and space-based assets.
C4ISR and Networks: Space Domain Awareness, Protection Requires More Space-based Systems
LightRidge Solutions Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Joshua Hartman argues that a 2026
timeline set by U.S. Space leaders for rapidly fielding space domain awareness tools and
capabilities can be achieved if the government looks to lower cost yet highly capable space-
based solutions that are available today.