Voyager Technologies said its acquisition of ExoTerra Resource positions the company for major national security initiatives such as Golden Dome, while expanding its ability to deliver flight-proven propulsion systems across defense and commercial markets.
What Does ExoTerra Bring to Voyager?
ExoTerra specializes in advanced electric propulsion technologies that enable precise maneuvering, long operational lifetimes and high-efficiency delta-V performance, Voyager said Monday, noting that these capabilities are critical for spacecraft operating in defense architectures that require repositioning, threat avoidance and sustained mission resilience.
Voyager added that ExoTerra’s Halo thruster has already demonstrated its effectiveness aboard the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Blackjack ACES spacecraft launched in 2023.
Recently, ExoTerra delivered 21 propulsion modules to York Space Systems for integration into the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer.
It has also been supporting the space efforts of other commercial companies, NASA and other organizations under various contracts.
How Will the Deal Impact Manufacturing and Security?
According to Mike VanWoerkom, CEO of ExoTerra, the acquisition will expand production capacity and help bring “efficient, compact and reliable electric propulsion” to market faster. “Together, we’ll manufacture flight-proven propulsion technologies that fortify the nation’s ability to manufacture and field spacecraft with speed, resilience and cost efficiency,” VanWoerkom said.
Commenting on the acquisition, Dylan Taylor, chairman and CEO of Voyager Technologies, noted the importance of developing the systems on American soil. “As freedom of maneuver becomes central to space control and deterrence, it’s imperative that reliable propulsion systems are built, tested and qualified right here in the United States.”
