Joe Winoweicki, CFO of ATLAS Space Operations, a fast-moving, growing technology company focused on new satellite paradigms, was the speaker for the day – introduced by Jenn Casey.
ATLAS offers a simple solution for processing and analyzing data from space, through a global antenna network, powered by a revolutionary cloud-based software.
ATLAS Space Operations provides global communications and data services that leverage cloud-based intelligence to lower cost and deliver simple, secure, and scalable value-added solutions.
Their cloud-based software interconnects and powers their globally expansive network of ground antennas to give the user the FREEDOM™ of unfettered access to process and analyze vast amounts of data from space-to-ground. With its set-and-forget automation, FREEDOM ™ simply and efficiently delivers lowered costs and increased effectiveness so you can get your data from space.
Fast service from space to the user: supplying the data you need when you need it is what ATLAS does best.
The Founders, Sean McDaniel, Brad Bode, Mike Carey and Mike Rendine moved the company here in 2017. 24 employees with 16 here in Traverse City, ATLAS expects to grow to more than 50 in the near future. The founders and key people are all leaders in the industry, some of them coming from the top echelons of government and the space program. They continue to work with the DOD and the Air Force as well as their many corporate partners.
They are creating a new paradigm with satellites no larger than an iPhone in many cases. These are tracked and monitored and are scalable to meet client needs throughout the world. With these systems, one can build and send a satellite into space for as little as $10,000 in some instances.
Of particular interest is the company’s commitment to community involvement. They are already well at work with the schools in the area and the STEM programs throughout and GTACS First Robotics program. They also work with the Boy Scouts through their affiliate program ATLAS Space Explorers geared to those who are seeking further involvement in space technology.
