TRY US OUT|ACADEMIA|SUPPORT| LOG IN WHAT WE OFFER RESOURCES TRAINING EVENTS NEWS ABOUT HISTORYPEOPLECAREERSPARTNERSSECURITY CONTACT THE AGI STORY Twenty-eight years of momentum comes with a lot of bold ideas and major innovation. 1989: AGI IS FOUNDED Founders Paul Graziani, Scott Reynolds and Jim Poland get AGI off the ground. 1991: STK 1.0 RELEASED The original version of STK becomes the first COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) software of its kind. 1993: STK VO RELEASED The new 3D visualization software changes our understanding of satellites forever. 1996: CERISE SATELLITE COLLISION AGI lends its support after the accidental collision of a French satellite and space debris. 1997: STK BECOMES FREE AGI shakes up the market by making version 4.0 of STK available for free. 1998: SANTA TRACKING The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) turns to AGI to help take Santa Tracking online and breaks the Internet. 2001: MIR DEORBIT AGI is invited to Moscow to participate in the deorbiting of the Russian space station Mir. 2001: STK IN THE SMITHSONIAN STK videos are featured in the “Explore the Universe” exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum. 2002: ORBIT DETERMINATION RELEASED AGI debuts an operational product STK OD, the original name for ODTK 2003: STK 5.0 RELEASED The release pivoted the future of the product by allowing for ultimate customization. 2008: STK COMPONENTS AGI announces the release of software component libraries, creating new possibilities for clients. 2010: SPACE DATA CENTER The Space Data Association launches initial operations of AGI’s Space Data Center. 2011: INTRODUCING CESIUM AGI debuts Cesium, a cross-platform virtual globe for dynamic-data visualization. 2012: FREE 3D STK 10 is released with free 3D. 2014: INTRODUCING COMSPOC AGI launches the Commercial Space Operations Center. AWARDS 2017 Ranked #7 in Philly.com Top Workplaces 2016 Best Tech Culture, Tech in Motion Timmy Award 2016 Aviation Week & Space Technology Workforce Study, #1, Technological Challenge category 2015 Aviation Week & Space Technology Workforce Study, #1, Technological Challenge category 2013 Aviation Week & Space Technology Workforce Study, #2, Technological Challenge category 2013 Top 10 coolest companies to work for in Philadelphia, O.C. Tanner 2012 Top Software Developers, #3, Philadelphia Business Journal 2012 Laureate Award – Workforce, Paul Graziani, Aviation Week and Space Technology 2012 Top Technology Employers, Philadelphia Business Journal 2011 Laureate Awards finalist, Aviation Week and Space Technology 2011, 2010 Top Workplaces, Philadelphia Inquirer 2010 Export Achievement Award U.S. Department of Commerce 2009 Top Small Workplaces, The Wall Street Journal 2010 and 2009 Aviation Week & Space Technology Best Places to Work, #1, Technological Challenge category 2007 STC-PMC Technical Communication Competitions Winner, Technical Publication: "Designing Mission Environments Using STK" 2007 #2 Best Small Company to Work for in America 2006 Aviation Week & Space Technology Product Breakthrough Award, Operational Breakthrough/Defense Community: 4DX Embedded Technology 2006 Best Medium Company to Work for in America ©2021 Analytical Graphics, Inc Terms of Use Legal Information Cookie and Privacy Policy Sitemap