PARKER, Colo. – Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc., and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new manufacturing facility in Parker, Colorado, on April 11.
“This investment not only strengthens our state’s position as a leader in aerospace innovation but also brings new opportunities for collaboration, economic growth, and advancements in space technology,” said Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado.
The new 28,000-square-foot facility is designed to manufacture the EPSX00 electric propulsion systems annually for the U.S Department of Defense and commercial customers. Electric propulsion systems, including U.S.-made thrusters and electronics, will begin shipping from the Parker facility in 2026. “Beyond strengthening our industrial capabilities, these developments also deliver tangible economic benefits for Colorado, including new job opportunities,” said Joe Bogosian. “We anticipate hiring more than 25 professionals over the next year across various fields, including engineering, manufacturing, assembly, facilities, logistics, and administrative services.”
Jean-Marie Bétermier, EVP of Space at Safran Electronics & Defense, attended the event and stated, “Safran is proud to support the U.S. space defense and commercial sectors by strengthening Safran Defense & Space, Inc., a Safran Group company operating under a Special Security Agreement.
The new EPSX00 propulsion system will mainly address the increasing needs by commercial and governmental constellations of small satellites in low Earth orbit. The Parker, Colorado, plant will also serve as a hub of expertise for satellite communications and space and ground domain awareness. Safran is at the forefront of these fields, powered by its CORTEX modems and a privately owned antenna network supporting the WeTrack space surveillance service.