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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Meet LaunchPad

LaunchPad makes it easy to launch applications, discover helpful utilities, or simply expand your product knowledge through direct learning resources, all easily available from a single intuitive interface.

 

 

 

All-In-One Solution

Easily access and manage installed applications such as STK, ODTK, and other installed software tools. Access the Blacknight Training Platform courses to sharpen product skills or connect to our support team when you need help.

  • Quick-Launch Applications
  • Cross-Product Training
  • Access Expert Product Support
  • Manage Product Licenses
  • Account Management

It’s all available in a single application, tailored to the needs of our customers across the aerospace modeling and simulation industry.

 

Applications & Tools

Quickly switch between multiple applications, often sharing modeling and simulation artifacts, without leaving the LaunchPad ecosystem. Create repeatable workflows, leverage partner data sets, automation utilities, and more. LaunchPad is designed to provide a one-stop experience for our customers, maximizing productivity and accessibility to solutions and experts to help you and your organization succeed.

 

Training | Product Support

LaunchPad exposes customers to some of our standard training materials to easily get up and running on purchased products as well as providing direct access to our Support Portal where you can get assistance from our expert engineering team. We want you to maximize the benefit of your investment in our tools, products, and solutions and we are here to help.

Training Courses

LaunchPad's training platform delivers access to a growing collection of interactive training courses designed to build foundational space domain knowledge and enhance modeling and simulation skills necessary to get the most out of the Ansys DME tools and solutions.

 

 

Course Catalog

We designed our introductory courses to help you build a foundational understanding of the necessary modeling and simulation techniques found in our commercial systems engineering tools, such as:

  • Orbital Dynamics / Orbit Determination
  • Communications and RF Systems
  • Aircraft Mission Design
  • Sensor System Payloads

Become An Expert

Take your learning to the next level with some of our advanced training courses. Designed to establish a familiarity with both the user interface and the modeling and simulation capabilities offered by STK and ODTK. These courses are maintained by our subject matter experts and engineering team with the purpose of developing your skillsets across these industry-leading tools.


Get Certified

Because courses are aligned with the Ansys DME product certification curriculum, you can request certification recognition directly from LaunchPad upon successful completion of select courses!

Start With Basics ... Become an Expert

Access various levels of training materials, from the Basic level through to Expert.  These course collections are available in three distinct categories, ready to support you and your organization as you build expertise with Ansys STK/ODTK and Digital Mission Engineering.  

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Get started with the basics. This unlocks access to domain-level introductory courses which help establish foundational knowledge and reinforce the ‘why’ behind some of the modeling and simulation techniques of tools like STK and ODTK. This also aligns with STK L1 Certification program, allowing you to complete the training and receive your certification!

 

 

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Continue building your skills and achieve additional product certifications. Expanding to more advanced modeling and simulation topics using both STK and ODTK. Additionally, LaunchPad Premium unlocks STK L2 Certification & ODTK L1 Certification programs.

 

 

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Continue building your skills and achieve additional product certifications. Expanding to more advanced modeling and simulation topics using both STK and ODTK. Additionally, LaunchPad Premium unlocks STK L2 Certification & ODTK L1 Certification programs.

Get Started...

If you are an existing Ansys STK/ODTK user, enhance your product knowledge and modeling/simulation skills by installing LaunchPad today!  Get a temporary license and try it out for yourself.  

We're Here To Help

Licensing & Procurement

We can help you configure the right software, modules, and term length for your mission and facilitate the purchase through GSA, prime subcontract, or direct commercial vehicles. 

License pricing matches Ansys direct — the services we wrap around it are the differentiator.


  • Floating, node-locked, and other unique license configurations.
  • GSA and contract-vehicle procurement support.
  • Annual renewal management with usage-based right-sizing.

Implementation, Training & Mission Analysis

Software alone does not produce mission outcomes. Our aerospace engineers support your implementations, explore integrations with your existing toolchains, and train your team

We don't just sell licenses, we stay engaged to support analyses you need to win programs.

  • Installation & setup, including close environment deployment support.
  • Toolchain integration: Python, MATLAB, custom data sources.
  • Training for operators, analysts, mission planners, and developers.

Who Do We Work With?

Blacknight Space supports both U.S. defense organizations and commercial aerospace companies. Our engineers hold experience across classified and unclassified environments, and our service catalog scales from two-person startups to multi-site combatant commands.

 

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Defense & Government
  • U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, and Civil Government.
  • Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Research Laboratory, and FFRDCs.
  • Defense primes and mid-tier integrators (including classified support).
Commercial Aerospace & NewSpace
  • Satellite operators planning constellations and station-keeping.
  • Launch providers analyzing trajectories and range safety.
  • Earth-observation and SAR companies modeling sensor coverage.
  • Aerospace startups establishing first-time mission analysis capability.

Questions?

Reach out!  We can help recommend the right product configuration and get you up and running quickly!