Astroscale US signs agreement with DESE Research to serve Huntsville Space Ecosystem

Michael Kirkpatrick, CEO of DESE Research (left) and Ron Lopez, President of Astroscale US (right)

Astroscale US is strengthening its commitment to American space superiority by growing its presence in Huntsville’s space ecosystem.

This week, Astroscale US signed a Strategic Presence Statement — connected to a formal Facility Use Agreement — with DESE Research, a knowledge-based organization focused on research in Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. DESE has been a cornerstone of the Huntsville community for more than 40 years.

Leaders from the Astroscale US team joined DESE in the shared office space in Huntsville for the signing ceremony and to celebrate being part of the Huntsville community. The collaboration allows Astroscale US to build on existing relationships, better serve customers based in the area, and see the “Rocket City” through DESE’s experienced eyes.

“DESE has been a good friend and partner to us over the years, and we value their insights and experience in supporting Huntsville’s space community,” said Ron Lopez, President of Astroscale US. “We’ve been planning to expand our presence here for some time, and the timing couldn’t be better than now as we work to meet our customers’ needs effectively.”

“Huntsville is known for innovation in the space and defense sectors,” said Michael Kirkpatrick, CEO of DESE. “Through proactive relationship-building like this, the United States’ space industrial base builds strength and readiness to meet growing challenges.”

Astroscale US’s strategic presence throughout the United States supports speed to contract and to delivery. By prioritizing US suppliers and collaborators, the company develops solutions that meet customers’ needs on short timelines and with design flexibility, empowering work with the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), NASA, and commercial customers and partners on innovative solutions across all orbits.