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Spectrum Astro

Logo: NASA/JPL, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Aerospace and defense manufacturer in the United States

Spectrum Astro was a privately held American corporation that designed, manufactured, and sold satellites. Spectrum Astro's, at the time, unique satellite production method was to design and manufacture space satellites, in their entirety, at a single research, design and manufacturing site.2 It was founded by David Thompson.1 It is headquartered in Gilbert.1 It ceased to exist in 2004.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1988Founded1
  • Industryspace industry1
  • HeadquartersGilbert1
  • Legal formprivately held company1

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Spectrum Astro was a privately held American corporation that designed, manufactured, and sold satellites. Spectrum Astro's, at the time, unique satellite production method was to design and manufacture space satellites, in their entirety, at a single research, design and manufacturing site.2

The story

Founded by David Thompson in 1988.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • artificial satellite

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2004Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1988Founded Founded1

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