Voyager Technologies, a leading defense and space technology company, announced the acquisition of ExoTerra Resource, a pioneering developer of high-performance electric propulsion systems. The acquisition marks a significant step in bolstering America’s domestic propulsion manufacturing capacity and closing critical capability gaps for both defense and commercial space markets.
Through this acquisition, Voyager gains access to ExoTerra’s proven propulsion technologies, which deliver precise maneuverability, extended spacecraft lifetimes, and efficient delta-V performance, all of which are essential for maintaining freedom of maneuver, mission resilience, and threat avoidance across national defense architectures. The integration enhances Voyager’s mission to advance industrial-scale innovation for U.S. and allied space operations.
Voyager’s acquisition of ExoTerra arrives at a time when the demand for domestically produced, reliable propulsion systems has surged amid shifting geopolitical and technological landscapes. ExoTerra’s Halo thruster technology, already flight-proven on DARPA Blackjack ACES spacecraft, has been deployed in key national security missions. The company has also delivered 21 propulsion modules to York Space Systems for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer and maintains active contracts with NASA and other commercial entities.
By combining ExoTerra’s engineering expertise with Voyager’s extensive defense technology portfolio, the company aims to accelerate production timelines and deliver scalable propulsion solutions to meet national security objectives. The transaction positions Voyager for major strategic initiatives, such as Golden Dome, that enhance U.S. readiness and space deterrence capabilities.
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“We bridge innovation with industrial scale, turning technologies into capabilities that fill gaps and actually move missions forward. We’re amplifying our collective mission capability with ExoTerra, accelerating delivery across defense and commercial markets. As freedom of maneuver becomes central to space control and deterrence, it’s imperative that reliable propulsion systems are built, tested and qualified right here in the United States.”
Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Voyager Technologies
“We’ve spent years developing efficient, compact and reliable electric propulsion systems, and joining forces with Voyager allows us to enhance and deliver these systems at scale. Together, we’ll manufacture flight-proven propulsion technologies that fortify the nation’s ability to manufacture and field spacecraft with speed, resilience and cost efficiency.”
Mike VanWoerkom, CEO, ExoTerra Resource
