MissionNEX is a commercially owned and operated Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that develops critical space-ground, telecommunications, and infrastructure opportunities that enable commercial, civil, and government missions in locations both established and austere.
MissionNEX provides satellite communications engineering services that help customers rapidly deploy capabilities globally. Our team supports site planning, antenna integration, ground segment design, licensing coordination, network architecture, cyber considerations, and construction planning to accelerate customer onboarding and reduce deployment risk.
MissionNEX helps customers identify, pursue, and win new space-ground opportunities. We support capture strategy, customer engagement, proposal development, partnership formation, and market expansion activities across commercial, civil, and government sectors.
MissionNEX provides strategic advisory services to investors, operators, and companies evaluating space-ground opportunities in the communications and space infrastructure market. Our team supports investment due diligence, market assessments, infrastructure planning, regulatory considerations, revenue modeling, and long-term growth strategy associated with telecommunications and satellite services.
MissionNEX provides technical expertise to satellite operators and stakeholders developing policies that support communications modernization, satellite services growth, spectrum utilization, and infrastructure expansion. Our objective is to help create an environment that encourages investment, innovation, competition, and sustainable long-term growth.
Experienced Space, Defense, and Infrastructure Leadership
MissionNEX is led by professionals with decades of experience across satellite ground systems, communications infrastructure, government security, business development, and strategic investment.
Nathaniel (Nate) Walbridge is the President of MissionNEX, where he advises investors on opportunities across the space and communications infrastructure sector. With more than 25 years of experience spanning satellite ground systems, communications networks, and national security space programs, Nate brings deep technical expertise alongside proven leadership in P&L management, federal sector growth, and strategic investment. Throughout his career, Nate has led the development and expansion of complex space and ground communications capabilities supporting government, defense, and commercial missions. His experience bridging engineering, operations, and investment strategy enables him to translate highly technical systems into clear investment opportunities. At MissionNEX, he works with investors and industry leaders to identify emerging infrastructure opportunities across the evolving space-ground ecosystem, helping position capital where the future of global connectivity is being built.
Jillian (Jill) Arrasmith serves as Executive Vice President of MissionNEX, bringing more than 30 years of experience across the defense, intelligence, and national security sectors. Throughout her career with major defense contractors, Jillian has worked at the intersection of software development, security infrastructure, communications systems, law enforcement, and intelligence operations, developing a deep understanding of the technologies and missions that underpin modern security and connectivity. Jillian has extensive experience in business development, growth strategy, and U.S. and international government engagement, helping organizations of all sizes—from emerging technology companies to large defense contractors—successfully navigate complex government markets. At MissionNEX, she leads growth initiatives and strategic engagement with investors and partners, helping identify and develop opportunities across the evolving space, communications, and security infrastructure landscape.
MissionNEX is developing the South Atlantic Digital Gateway to support secure space-ground, telecommunications, and infrastructure operations today while positioning customers for future fiber connectivity when it arrives.
An increase in cable backhaul coverage is anticipated in the South Atlantic and the Southern Hemisphere over the next few years, creating a path to high-capacity international fiber connectivity. The South Atlantic Digital Gateway is being developed today so customers can establish operations before cables service becomes available, creating immediate opportunities while positioning for long-term growth.
✓ Strategic Southern Hemisphere Focus
✓ Minimal RF Congestion
✓ Access to Polar and Southern Hemisphere Missions
✓ Future Fiber Connectivity
✓ Long-Term Infrastructure Growth