SAIC and Rogue Space Systems Team Up for In-Space Services

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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC - Free Report) recently announced that it has inked a strategic partnership with the Laconia, NH-based defense and space manufacturing start-up, Rogue Space Systems Corporation, to deliver solutions that provide In-Orbit Service Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM), asset inspection and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services.

Teaming up with Rogue Space Systems, SAIC will develop small satellites that will rapidly provide in-space services. The Reston-based information technology services provider will integrate the start-up’s Orbots, which are orbital space robots, to impart ISAM and SSA services to public and commercial organizations. Additionally, it will identify business development opportunities for Rogue Space Systems.

With the rapidly growing space technologies and human endeavors in geostationary and non-geostationary orbit satellites, there has been an increase in demand for satellite services and space-based activities. The latest contract will aid the start-up to accelerate its presence in the ISAM market.

Rogue Space Systems, the first-generation manufacturer of orbital robots, was formed in 2020. It designs satellite vehicles, robots and subsystems to offer in-space services to satellite operators, manufacturers and insurers.

 

During second-quarter fiscal 2023, SAIC reported revenues of $1.83 billion, mainly driven by contributions from the newly acquired Halfaker business and the ramp-up of new and existing contracts.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SAIC’s third-quarter fiscal 2023 revenues is pegged at $1.86 billion compared with the year-ago quarter’s $1.90 billion.

Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider

Science Applications currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of SAIC have climbed 11.2% in the past year.

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Clearfield’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, the average surprise being 33.9%. Shares of CLFD have improved 110% in the past year.

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EPAM's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 23%. Shares of the company have declined 37.7% in the past year.

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