Special Aerospace Services, LLC (SAS), founded in 2007, is a premier aerospace and defense company based in Huntsville, Alabama. With a dedicated team of experienced systems engineers, scientists, and space operation specialists, SAS targets some of today’s most complex challenges in space and defense. The company specializes in engineering services, mission-critical communications, counter-hypersonic missile defense, and precision machining, catering to clients including NASA, the Department of Defense (DoD), and various commercial space providers.
SAS has positioned itself as a lifecycle company, supporting its customers at every stage of program or project development. From initial research and development to the manufacturing and delivery of specialized hardware, SAS adopts a comprehensive approach to meet the unique demands of its clients. Their extensive portfolio spans all U.S. human spaceflight programs of the 21st century, and they have expanded into critical areas of national security. In line with its strategic growth, SAS formed a partnership with Godspeed Capital Management LP in April 2024, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in the realm of space engineering and technology solutions.
In addition to engineering excellence, SAS is responsive to secure communication needs with its advanced technology solutions like the DICES (Distributed Integrated Communication System) that ensures robust and reliable communication in demanding operational environments. The company's proactive acquisitions, such as Willbrook Solutions, Inc. and Quintron Systems, Inc., are indicative of its commitment to enhance analytical solutions and mission-critical communication systems for space and defense markets.
SAS's mission reflects its commitment to transforming human aspirations in aerospace into reality while extending humanity's reach into the solar system. By embracing innovation and rapid development, SAS aims to lead aerospace advancements. The company fosters a culture of leadership, collaboration, diversity, and integrity, underpinning its vision that the success of its clients is paramount. As part of this commitment, SAS operates from multiple locations across the U.S., bringing cutting-edge solutions to both terrestrial and extraterrestrial challenges.