Transaction builds upon T2S’ efforts to accelerate growth in the space technology sector by scaling existing government portfolio and expanding further into commercial product offerings
BELCAMP, Md. & ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–T2S Solutions (“T2S”), a founder-led, mission-focused provider of product and solutions in support of U.S. Defense and Intelligence Missions, today announced that it has acquired Flexitech Aerospace, a leading radio-frequency (RF) engineering company that provides analysis, design and manufacturing of spaceflight RF communications systems and components. This transaction supports T2S’ broader strategy to accelerate growth and innovations in the space technology sector by incorporating Flexitech Aerospace’s complimentary RF capabilities, spaceflight heritage, and extensive customer relationships with T2S’ existing government portfolio and space mission systems expertise.
Kevin Jackson, CTO and Founder at Flexitech Aerospace, said: “It’s truly gratifying to see our journey culminate in this exciting new chapter with T2S. This transition marks a significant milestone for our entire team, and I’m confident that joining forces with such an innovative and dynamic partner will unlock vast opportunities for growth and success. I’m proud of what we have built and am excited about the role current and future Flexitech Aerospace product offerings will play as T2S continues to bolster its spaceflight heritage platform for valued existing and new customers.”
Founded in 2015 and located in Orlando, FL, Flexitech Aerospace brings expertise in spaceflight technology trends for earth orbit, lunar orbit, and cislunar space as well as human spaceflight RF expertise. Flexitech Aerospace has successfully developed and manufactured a wide range of RF systems and components, including a variety of antennas that have been deployed in earth orbit and supported lunar landers, spaceflight avionics and ground test equipment and ground stations. They have delivered deployable and non-deployable solutions over the years through the Company’s patents on certain deployable antenna technologies. Flexitech Aerospace excels in market analysis informing spaceflight performance analysis, system design, integration, and testing at all stages of the communications system development and spacecraft operations. Their team, renowned for its RF design leadership, delivers technical solutions for the most demanding spaceflight applications. Surpassing its competitors, Flexitech Aerospace has flown over 150 products in space and continues to adapt existing designs and develop new solutions that meet or exceed customer requests. T2S intends to scale existing Flexitech Aerospace operations and their shared spaceflight engineering expertise to further elevate their RF capabilities, product designs, and manufacturing.
Tim Gay, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of T2S, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Flexitech Aerospace into the T2S family. This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our commitment to expanding our capabilities and strengthening our presence in the rapidly growing satellite and space industry. We take pride in our innovative and mission-driven culture, unique customer relationships, and expertise in high-demand domains and believe Flexitech Aerospace fosters that same mentality. Flexitech Aerospace has an exceptionally qualified team with a successful reputation for on-time delivery, and with such a unique skill set, they are bound to continue to stand out and execute in this industry. Building upon Flexitech Aerospace’s success, we will continue to push the boundaries of spacecraft and human spaceflight and expand our commercial offerings to accelerate our overall growth. Ultimately, this transaction is a key part of our strategic vision, and with increased R&D resources and funding, now is the ideal time to advance that vision and widen our space capabilities.”
About T2S Solutions
T2S Solutions is an innovative, agile, mission-focused product and solutions provider specializing in Rapid Prototyping and Experimentation, Systems Development, Integration, Test and Sustainment for the U.S. Department of Defense, Mission Partners and the U.S. Intelligence Community, Industry Partners, and other U.S. Government Agencies. Its domain expertise spans Space, High Altitude, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), AI / ML, C5ISR, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Detection, and Electronic Warfare (EW). T2S has 250 employees and is headquartered in Belcamp, MD, near Aberdeen Proving Ground, with a large integration facility in Huntsville, AL that serves as the Tactical Space Layer Integration Lab. Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (“MDP”) invested in T2S in 2023. Learn more at www.t2s-solutions.com.
About Flexitech Aerospace
Flexitech Aerospace is a space communications system design and RF engineering company located and headquartered in Orlando, FL that provides analysis, design and manufacturing of RF systems and components to support satellite development, manufacturing and in-orbit operations. Their in-house test and verification lab permits comprehensive capabilities to test up to 40GHz over a wide range of thermal conditions. For more information, please visit www.flexitechaerospace.com.
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