Winston and Cooper Consulting

Winston and Cooper was founded by Buddy Walls to help clients realize their space ambitions.  We believe that the commercial opportunities utilizing space based assets and resources have never been greater. We are excited about the “Next Space Age” and helping to unleash the commercial potential of space.  Our staff has 25+ years of experience leading space system developments from concept to flight.  

Whether you need results oriented business development, novel technology solutions for space, help bridging international market cultures or technical due diligence for entrepreneurial opportunities, Winston and Cooper has the expertise to help.

Through our experience we:

• Understand how to take raw ideas to fruition as successful space systems
• Know how to tell the difference between science fiction and science fact
• Realize that space, whether commercial, civil, or national security, is a highly cost competitive and constrained environment
• Understand the economics of space – cost targets,  commercial value of advanced space systems, and return on investment
• Know how to assist US, Canadian, and European space providers in cross marketing technology – cultural biases, cost assumptions unique to a particular client, and space processes appropriate to a given market

Our experience spans NASA, DoD, ESA and commercial space programs.  We have led technology developments, program capture efforts, and innovative low cost solutions for

• NASA:  Image, QuickScat, IceSat, Deep Impact, Kepler, WISE, Mighty Eagle Lander, JPSS-1, and CYGNSS, Landsat-9, SWFO-L1, SPHEREx, QuickSounder
• DoD:  Coriolis, Orbital Express, System F6, STPSat-6, and multiple classified programs
• International:  ESA Rosetta, CSA RadarSat-2, ESA Solar Orbiter, JAXA MMX
• Commercial:  WorldView 1, WorldView 2, MEV, plus other confidential clients

The space industry is at an exciting crossroads with tremendous potential for commercialization and the creation of new space capabilities, data products, and services.  At Winston and Cooper, we have the knowledge and experience to help you realize your space ambition.