LAFAYETTE, Colo. - In a move that will surely delight small satellite enthusiasts and anyone who likes their space components pre-configured, Blue Canyon Technologies, the small satellite manufacturer under RTX's (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon umbrella, has dropped its latest spacecraft subsystem: the FleXbus.

FleXbus, we're told, is a mission-ready, flight-proven kit of spacecraft components, including the company's own FleXcore guidance, navigation and control subsystem. These configurable components snap together and operate in orbit, letting customers accelerate launch, build sovereign capability, focus on mission-specific engineering, and get hands-on integration experience. Because nothing says 'sovereign capability' like assembling your own satellite kit.

"With the FleXbus mission enabler, customers can integrate Blue Canyon's industry-leading components into their own space vehicle, leveraging our proven heritage within their own facilities," said Chris Winslett, general manager of Blue Canyon Technologies, in a statement that manages to use 'industry-leading' twice in one sentence. "FleXbus expands on our reliable FleXcore guidance, navigation and control system by including additional components in a platform that offers an integrated approach to total spacecraft bus functionality."

Designed to let customers innovate freely by supporting any spacecraft structure without configuration constraints, the FleXbus includes an avionics computer and Command & Data Handling system, GNC control algorithms, sensors and actuators. It also integrates an electrical power system controller and batteries, payload and peripheral systems interfaces, and flight software. Optional solar array drive assemblies, solar arrays and hinges, and select radio and propulsion solutions are also available - for those who want to, you know, power their spacecraft or talk to Earth.

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, offers a diverse portfolio of innovative, reliable and affordable spacecraft and components for the new space economy. The company currently supports numerous unique missions with more than 160 spacecraft orders. That's a lot of satellites.

RTX, with more than 180,000 global employees, pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, they advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems, and develop next-generation technology solutions. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. So, you know, they're not exactly hurting for cash.

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