Small Satellite Conference, Salt Lake City, UT – August 24, 2026
Construction of the satellite thruster production line in Parker, Colorado is complete, with commissioning set to begin in the coming months.
Designed as an agile manufacturing center, the Parker Space Factory is built around three core pillars — Proliferate, Connect, and Maneuver — and is dedicated to spaceflight hardware, beginning with the PPS®X00 thruster.
This investment expands Safran DSI’s U.S. operations and capabilities, providing critical solutions and support to commercial and government customers. Commissioning will prepare the facility for initial thruster production and continued manufacturing refinement for future programs.
“Our PPS®X00 production line in Parker is sized to meet near-term demand, with an efficient way to scale-up production to meet future needs,” said Chris Keeler, President of Safran DSI Space Solutions.
Electric propulsion systems, including U.S.-made thrusters, will begin shipping from the Parker facility in 2027. The plant will also support Colorado’s growing space industry with expertise in satellite communications, space and ground domain awareness, and an extensive privately owned antenna network.
About Safran DSI
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is a provider of solutions for national defense and advanced space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, it operates alongside Safran’s U.S. network of more than 11,000 employees in 25 states.
Read the full Safran DSI press release