K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space Corporation is a for-profit manufacturer of advanced space technologies and satellite systems headquartered in Torrance, California. Registered in SAM.gov since July 4, 2022, the company specializes in developing innovative aerospace and defense solutions that support critical national security and research objectives. As a small business, K2 Space has established itself as a trusted federal contractor through its portfolio of awards from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, Space and Missile Systems Center, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, demonstrating consistent capability in delivering cutting-edge space vehicle technologies.

K2 Space Corporation's federal contract work encompasses a comprehensive range of advanced space technologies, including satellite platforms, propulsion systems, payload integration, orbital logistics systems, and supporting subsystems. The company has received substantial awards for developing mega-class satellite buses, with the most recent $68 million Other Transaction Agreement from the Space and Missile Systems Center under the SBIR Phase III program for the 2027 Mega Rideshare Mission, scheduled for completion in March 2030, and a $30 million Firm Fixed Price contract from Air Force Materiel Command for completing the first mega-class satellite bus, payload interface design and integration, launch, and one-year operational support, due December 2028. Additional contract work includes the development of high-powered electric propulsion systems, multi-function software-defined phased array satellite payloads, precision pointing systems for remote sensing applications, high-performance flight computers, production-optimized battery systems, and a high-power multi-function orbital logistics hub for inspection, servicing, and refueling. The majority of K2 Space's awards have carried total small business set-aside designations, with contract values ranging from approximately $74,000 for Phase I SBIR and STTR efforts to the substantial Phase III award. The Air Force Research Laboratory has been the primary funding agency, awarding multiple Phase II and Phase I SBIR and STTR contracts, while other significant awards have come from the Air Force Materiel Command, Space and Missile Systems Center, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, all reflecting the company's established expertise in responsive space capabilities and advanced satellite technologies.