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Mission, Vision, and Values

At Karman Space & Defense, our dedication to excellence extends beyond mere words – it’s ingrained in our culture. Guided by our mission and vision of becoming the industry’s premier partner for mission-critical systems, we understand the importance of integrity in every aspect of our operations.

Meet Our Leadership What We Do

The Present

Our Mission

To expand what’s possible in space and defense through innovation, integration, and collaboration.

Why Karman Our Approach

The Future

Our Vision

To be the space and defense industry’s most sought-after partner for mission-critical projects.

Our Guiding Principles

Values

Our mission, vision, and values provide the foundation that guides every decision, helping us achieve our goals together as one team.

Solve Together

From concept to production, our team is trusted to strategically engineer efficient, cost-effective solutions to meet demanding schedules.

Deliver Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do, consistently delivering high-quality systems, while remaining agile and responsive.

Be Relentless

We demonstrate relentless determination, perseverance, and resilience in overcoming challenges and achieving success for our customers, our team, and our mission.

Work at Karman

We push the boundaries of what’s possible in defense and space exploration. That work demands precision, urgency and collaboration across every program we support. It’s how we deliver for our customers today, and how we stay ready for what they need next. It’s how we deliver on our promise: ‘Impossible ends here.

Jon // CEO Karman Space & Defense