Core Viewpoint - York Space Systems is planning an IPO to raise $512 million by issuing 16 million shares, with a price range of $30 to $34 per share, leading to a projected market capitalization of $4 billion at the midpoint of the pricing range [1] Company Overview - York Space Systems is a contractor in the space and defense sector, specializing in the design, manufacturing, integration, and operation of spacecraft platforms [1] - The company offers a product portfolio that includes the S-CLASS, LX-CLASS, and M-CLASS series of spacecraft [1] Market Position - In the Department of Defense's PWSA project, York Space Systems ranks first in terms of the number of operational spacecraft in orbit (33), number of contracts (6), and diversity of contract types [1] - The company has recorded over 4 million orbital flight hours across 74 missions and has 17 flight-validated products [1] - York Space Systems operates over 45 ground antennas globally [1] IPO Details - The company was founded in 2012 and plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "YSS" [1] - The joint book-running managers for the IPO include Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, Wells Fargo Securities, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Truist Securities, Baird, and Raymond James [1]