Blue Canyon Technologies, a small satellite manufacturer under RTX's Raytheon business, is expanding its production capacity for reaction wheels. These critical components are essential for precisely controlling a spacecraft's orientation in orbit. The move signals a strategic investment to capture a larger share of the booming small satellite market.
The company is increasing its manufacturing output to support growing demand from both government and commercial customers. Reaction wheels provide the fine-pointing accuracy required for Earth observation, communications, and scientific missions. Scaling production will help the firm meet delivery timelines for an expanding order book.