Northwood Space

NORTHWOOD SPACE high-level as of December 17th, 2024

Northwood Space

is a company focused on building a network constellation of satellite ground stations, akin to a "shared cell tower network," to enhance connectivity between Earth and space. They are actively engaging with government entities to secure contracts and funding.

*Companies like Northwood are poised for, at least, initial success due to interest and budget to procure commercial products and services for national security purposes. The philosophy is to acquire capability - rent it from the commercial provider and not be on the hook for those vendors corporate welfare.

Government Engagement

• Northwood Space's key buying center is Program Executive Office BMC3
• Circling the Dedicated GEO program for commercial ground services, with plans to negotiate contracts for reserving beams on an array in 2025 ($~10MM go-get)
• The Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) initiative aims to leverage commercial assets for the Satellite Control Network, with a pilot project called GUTS expected to be awarded in March 2025, targeting $6M/year in 2025 and 2026.
  • Note Space Forces "quick start" authorities may be under challenge by the Legislative Branch/Congress in FY25 onward
• $180k STTR with SDA for Ka Band Phased Array Research
  • TBD on other STTRs and SBIRs

Market and Community Perception

• Northwood Space is perceived positively by those interviewed, with a sense of community acceptance due to their innovative approach in a market that is considered stale and in need of new products.
• There is interest from major players like Intelsat in new ground SATCOM products, indicating a market demand for Northwood's capabilities.