Dirk Wallinger
Founder and CEO of York Space Systems, a spacecraft and defense solutions company with dozens of missions flown and recent IPO activity; discusses company strategy, defense programs, and industry outlook.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 10min
Manifest Space: York Space Systems CEO & Founder Dirk Wallinger on IPO Day 1/29/26
Dirk Wallinger, founder and CEO of York Space Systems, a builder of turnkey small satellites with dozens of missions flown. He discusses York going public, the company's end-to-end spacecraft and defense offerings, work with the Defense Department, how funding cycles affect programs, and the market impact of a potential SpaceX IPO.
Nov 17, 2025 • 18min
Manifest Space: York Space Systems CEO on Impact of Government Shutdown, Supply Chain Resilience and What’s Next for York 11/17/25
Dirk Wallinger, founder and CEO of York Space Systems, shares insights into the evolving role of space in national security. He highlights the critical importance of supply chain resilience and how York is adapting to government shutdowns. Wallinger discusses the impressive speed of satellite production, improvements due to automation and AI, and the competitive landscape in space contracting. He also touches on investment strategies, the potential for an IPO, and the necessity for sustained budget action to stay ahead of global adversaries.
