--- title: ViaSatellite - Benchmark Increases Production With New HQ, Debuts Satellite Autopilot Feature description: ViaSatellite - Benchmark Increases Production With New HQ, Debuts Satellite Autopilot Feature, new 40,000 sq ft facility with expanded capabilities image: https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hubfs/VIa%20Satellite%20Wes%20HQ.png --- [Skip to main content](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/viasatellite-benchmark-new-hq-debuts-smartaim-satellite-autopilot#main-content) [![Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Benchmark-Logo-ALLWHITE.png?width=160&height=38&name=Benchmark-Logo-ALLWHITE.png)](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/) [![Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Benchmark%20Logo%20Color%20Transparent%20Background.png?width=160&height=38&name=Benchmark%20Logo%20Color%20Transparent%20Background.png)](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/) - [Home](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com) - [Products](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products) - [High-Test Peroxide Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products/high-test-peroxide) - [ASCENT Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/ascent) - [Electric Propulsion Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products-electric-propulsion) - [Company](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/company) - [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news) - [Careers](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/careers) - [Contact](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/contact-us) - [Home](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com) - [Products](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products) - [High-Test Peroxide Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products/high-test-peroxide) - [ASCENT Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/ascent) - [Electric Propulsion Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products-electric-propulsion) - [Company](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/company) - [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news) - [Careers](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/careers) - [Contact](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/contact-us) [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news) # ViaSatellite - Benchmark Increases Production With New HQ, Debuts Satellite Autopilot Feature - By [Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/author/benchmark-space-systems) - Nov 6, 2023 ## [![ViaSatellite-1](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ViaSatellite-1.jpeg?width=329&height=66&name=ViaSatellite-1.jpeg)](https://spacenews.com/benchmark-cola-kit/) ## Benchmark Increases Production With New HQ, Debuts Satellite Autopilot Feature ![ViaSatelliteHQ](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ViaSatelliteHQ.jpg?width=3500&height=2369&name=ViaSatelliteHQ.jpg)Rachel Jewett of ViaSatellite sat down with our team at the Small Satellite Conference in Logan, UT to get the scoop on our new headquarters and our latest product launch - [SmartAIM](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products#5)™. "Benchmark Space Systems is expanding its headquarters to ramp up production on propulsion systems, the company announced Tuesday, along with a new autopilot on-board processing feature for customer satellites."  [Read the full ViaSatellite article here](https://www.satellitetoday.com/manufacture/2023/08/08/benchmark-increases-production-with-new-hq-debuts-satellite-autopilot-feature/) *![Lab-Image](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lab-Image.jpg?width=860&height=686&name=Lab-Image.jpg)* *Benchmark Space Systems is opening a new 40,000 square foot production facility in Burlington, Vermont.*  [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news) [PREVIOUS POST](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/press-release-benchmark-space-systems-wins-second-air-force-research-lab-contract-to-test-new-thrusters-on-non-toxic-ascent-fuel) 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