A Modeling and Simulation Legacy

Blacknight helps teams harness advanced modeling and simulation tools to accelerate mission success across design and operations. Our deep technical roots and hands-on approach drive customer success through integrated solutions built on industry-leading commercial technologies.
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700+ Buying Organizations
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30+ Years Supporting the Aerospace Industry
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Mission Critical System Design & Operation

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Digital Mission Engineering

 Enabling engineers, operators, and analysts to connect modeling and simulation efforts across all phases of the engineering product life cycle. Model operational environments and the interrelationships of assets with accurate, dynamic, physics-based simulations to validate system designs with respect to the missions outcome. 

A properly connected mission model shortens project timelines and allows contributions from subject matter experts, designers, and decision makers seamlessly as your designs mature

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 Model-based approach to combine platform level dynamics with subsystem designs and properties to quickly analyze simulated performance against mission and design requirements 

A properly connected mission model shortens project timelines and allows contributions from subject matter experts, designers, and decision makers seamlessly as your designs mature

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Exclusive Tools & Solutions

Focused on building expertise and usability, our tools allow users to unlock enhanced learning, easily access our expert team for support and expand usability of the Ansys DME products across the board.
Expert Training
 Get the most out of your commercial products by learning from the experts. From our collection of on-demand training materials to instructor led classes, we are here to shorten the learning curve. 
Product Support
 Our team of aerospace engineers is just a half-orbit away. Inquire about our product support system to ask questions, browse FAQs, and get the answers you need quickly. 
Engineering Services
 Engineering solutions are what we do best, and we are here to help when your problems, projects, and programs demand expert-level assistance. 

LaunchPad

Blacknight Space customers can take advantage of LaunchPad, an all-in-one ecosystem that connects you with applications, training, product information and expert support that only Blacknight can deliver.  Whether you are just getting started with tools like Ansys STK/ODTK, or you would like to brush up on new skills, LaunchPad's training courses and tutorials are here to help.

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OrbitLens

OrbitLens is a modern visualization and analytics companion for Ansys ODTK, transforming ODTK-generated results into interactive 3D views, intuitive dashboards, and consolidated reports that help analysts understand orbital solutions more quickly and communicate them more clearly.

 

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Event Horizon is a browser-native mission visualization platform designed for space operators, engineers, and even technical marketing teams focused on delivering an immersive and dynamic solution to showcase mission plans, highlight achievements and celebrate mission milestones. Event Horizon lets mission design teams easily convey their visions, plans, and achievements to a much broader audience!

 

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Space Exercise Training

This unique training experience prepares students for situations they may face during real-world space activities.
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As space grows more contested and congested, realistic training is essential. That’s where Swarm comes in.

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Developed by Ansys Government Initiatives, Swarm is an end-to-end simulation platform built for space analysts and orbital operations. It delivers a dynamic, fully simulated space domain, enabling immersive, scenario-based exercises that mirror real-world challenges.

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From trajectory design to orbit prediction, Swarm sharpens decision-making and prepares teams to operate with confidence in mission-relevant scenarios.

 

Blacknight Space is uniquely qualified to support this training, combining operational space experience with deep expertise in commercial modeling and simulation tools.

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Blacknight Space Labs connects experienced founders, operators, engineers, investors, and defense innovators with the next generation of breakthrough startups.

Launch your space startup in 12 weeks. Apply to our accelerator for mentorship, curriculum, and funding!

Proven 12 Week Model

A structured, intensive program designed to take founders from idea to investable company in one cohort cycle.

Space + Startup Curriculum

The only program blending startup fundamentals with deep commercial space expertise in every session.

Up To $100K Investment

Real capital to help cohort companies build prototypes, hire key talent, and reach first milestones.

World-Class Mentor Network

Mentors from leading space companies, startups, defense primes, and venture firms who bring real operational and investment experience.

Highly Selective Cohorts

Two cohorts per year, each carefully curated for maximum collaboration and cross-pollination among founders.

Lifelong Alumni Network

Join a growing community of space founders, investors, and operators that extends well beyond the 12-week program.