Millennium Space Systems launches first round of commercial Bootstrap initiative

El Segundo, California – Millennium Space Systems, a developer of affordable high-performance spacecraft, has unveiled the first round of its commercial Bootstrap initiative. Under Bootstrap, Millennium will competitively select partners for an initial OEM production run of six ALTAIR spacecraft. Selected partners will qualify to have their missions launched – within a year, according to the company – at less cost than traditional programs. Bootstrap offers a streamlined and straightforward acquisition package to help entrepreneurs launch space businesses, leveraging Millennium's 10+ years of experience developing space systems for DOD, intelligence community, and civil space customers.

 

Millennium is already preparing the initial production of six ALTAIR-E1 spacecraft. Other elements offered to Bootstrap partners include turn-key payloads, ground segments, mission planning & operations, launch, and even collaborative office or manufacturing space.

 

The company is soliciting one-page proposals demonstrating technical maturity and financial commitment from prospective Bootstrap partners.