Sierra Space

As Engineering Week comes to a close, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our exceptional engineers across Sierra Space and the nation. Your innovative solutions, technical expertise, and unwavering dedication have helped shape the industry.    Here's to our engineers—the problem-solvers, the creators, and the visionaries who turn ideas into reality every day.   #EngineeringWeek

Today marks a significant milestone as we announce Daniel Jablonsky as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2026.   Dan joins Sierra Space during an exciting time of expansion and growth. Most recently, Dan served as chairman and CEO of Ursa Major. Earlier in career he served as president, CEO and board member of Maxar Technologies and was president of DigitalGlobe, holding senior leadership roles spanning government and commercial space programs.   Welcome to Sierra Space, Dan!   Read More: https://lnkd.in/egrbErBb

Sierra Space was honored to welcome United States Department of War’s Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and his delegation to our Colorado facility. The discussion centered on accelerating operational capability, strengthening the U.S. space industrial base, and delivering at the speed of the warfighter. Standing behind the visit was Dream Chaser “Tenacity,” a symbol of disciplined innovation and scalable American manufacturing. In today’s environment, speed is security and industrial strength is our nation’s strength. We are proud to support our great nation’s mission and pleased that the Secretary chose to visit us as part of the Arsenal of Freedom tour.

Dream Chaser hitched a ride with a Freightliner Cascadia truck down one of the world's largest runways at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Kennedy Space Center! Our spacecraft endured high-speed testing on the same landing strip where Space Shuttles once touched down. The team also successfully tested communications with Mission Control in Louisville, Colorado using NASA's satellite network. Testing wrapped up with a full post-landing recovery rehearsal - another crucial milestone completed on our journey to space! Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eC6DQDTn

Our team has successfully stacked seven of our nine completed Space Development Agency satellite structures for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program. These first nine satellite structures, comprising Plane 1 of the 18 total satellites, were completed three months ahead of schedule in our high-rate manufacturing facility, Victory Works—a testament to our scalable infrastructure.

In this episode of The TECHNE Connect, Erik Daehler, Senior Vice President of Sierra Space Defense, is interviewed by Tom Sloan as he reflects on his incredible journey, from hands-on engineering to leading national security and commercial space programs. He shares insights on career pivots, leadership lessons, and the importance of building diverse teams. Learn about his vision for a bold new industrial era in space. Link: https://lnkd.in/enx2uD5b

We have successfully completed thermal vacuum chamber (TVAC) testing on a prototype deployable radiator panel, marking a major milestone in spacecraft thermal control. The testing, conducted under CCSC-2 (Collaborations for Commercial Space Capabilities 2) confirmed radiator performance under extreme temperature cycling and validated key thermal design models. This milestone highlights our commitment to designing, building, and validating reliable systems that enable safe, sustainable operations in orbit. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEwHRCy2 Photo Credit: NASA/James Blair

Erik Daehler, our SVP of Defense at Sierra Space, will be a panelist on the "Scaling Reliability: Lessons from Commercial Space Operations" webinar tomorrow. Join Erik alongside fellow panelists, Laura Crabtree, David Cuthbertson and Julie Newman, as they share critical insights on maintaining reliability while scaling operations in the commercial space sector. The panel will discuss key principles, common pitfalls, and proven approaches from their extensive experience navigating high-stakes systems. 📅 Date: January 29, 2026  ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time  🎤 Moderated by: Rachael Zisk, Senior Reporter at Payload Register: https://lnkd.in/eDYGvQeb Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leaders at the forefront of space innovation.

We’re proud to share that Dr. Todd Treichel, our Operations Manager for machining fabrication and production, has been honored with the 2026 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Sustained Service Award. Presented by AIAA CEO Clay Mowry, this prestigious award celebrates Dr. Treichel’s exemplary leadership, dedicated service, and significant contributions to the Wisconsin Section, Region III, and the AIAA national organization. He has been an invaluable part of Sierra Space for the past 18 years, and we’re thrilled to see his dedication recognized on such a distinguished platform. Congratulations, Todd!

We were thrilled to have Fatih and Eren Ozmen, our visionary Executive Chair and President, stop by our Victory Works facility in Colorado! During their visit they viewed the incredible progress on our 60,000 sq ft manufacturing expansion and explored our cutting-edge RPO (Rendezvous and Proximity Operations) Lab—where innovation truly comes to life. The lab’s advanced testing setup, including an air bearing table, allows us to simulate proximity operations for scaled satellite models under a variety of conditions. This controlled environment enables us to push boundaries, refine algorithms, and tackle challenges head-on, all while developing the next generation of space technology. #DefendingTodayDefiningTomorrow™