Defense
157 organizations working in defense across the global space industry
Aerojet Rocketdyne
operationalAerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company, is a leading rocket propulsion manufacturer providing engines for NASA's Space Launch System, co...
Leadership: Ken Bedingfield (President
Aerospace Corporation
operationalThe Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research center providing technical guidance for national security space programs. The company support...
Aerostar
operationalAerostar is a U.S.-based company with over 65 years of experience in lighter-than-air (LTA) platform development and operation, dating back to the fir...
All.Space
operationalAll.Space, founded in 2013 and based in Reading, UK, develops and manufactures advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals. The company specia...
American Dynamism Acquisition Co
operationalAmerican Dynamism Acquisition Co (NASDAQ: ADAC) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) targeting businesses aligned with national interests, ...
Anduril Industries
operationalAnduril Industries is a defense technology company applying artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to national security challenges, expanding ...
Astronics Corporation
operationalIntegrated connectivity and avionics provider offering SATCOM solutions for commercial, military, and business aircraft with 20+ years experience acro...
B612 Foundation
operationalB612 Foundation works to protect Earth from asteroid impacts. Develops technology to detect and track potentially hazardous asteroids and advance plan...
BAE Systems Space
operationalBritish aerospace and defense space division. Galileo navigation payloads. Weather satellite instruments. Electronic warfare systems. UK defense space...
Ball Aerospace Antennas
operationalBall Aerospace Antennas, founded in 1956 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the development of electronically steered antenna (ESA) techno...
Blue Halo
operationalBlueHalo provides space, directed energy, and cyber solutions for defense and intelligence applications. The company develops space domain awareness s...
Bradford ECAPS
operationalSwedish pioneer in high-performance green propulsion using ADN-based LMP-103S monopropellant. Delivered 19 flight-qualified systems for Planet's SkySa...
CAES
operationalCAES provides advanced electronics for space and defense including radiation-hardened processors and RF systems. Major supplier of space-qualified com...
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
operationalCape Canaveral Space Force Station is a major U.S. military spaceport adjacent to Kennedy Space Center. The facility hosts numerous launch complexes u...
CASIC
operationalChina Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. Kuaizhou rockets. Commercial space activities. Defense missiles. Secondary Chinese space contractor....
Catalyst Space Accelerator
operationalSpace Force-sponsored accelerator at Space CAMP. Defense-focused space startups. Part of AFWERX innovation ecosystem. Access to government customers....
CODALTEC
operationalColombian Corporation for High Technology for Defense developing the FACSAT-3 satellite constellation. Non-profit entity advancing Colombia's technolo...
Cranfield University
operationalPostgraduate-only institution specializing in aerospace and defense, with extensive facilities for satellite testing, propulsion research, and space s...
CRFS Limited
operationalCRFS Limited, founded in 2007 and now part of Motorola, is a UK-based company specializing in the development of deployable systems for detecting, ide...
CST Composites
operationalAustralian carbon fiber manufacturer for aerospace and space. Designed high-pressure composite tanks for NASA Marshall. CST Optimum JV establishing Au...
Dynetics Lunar
operationalLeidos subsidiary that developed ALPACA lunar lander for NASA HLS competition. Received $40.8M for sustainable HLS concepts development. Provides prop...
e-GEOS
operationale-GEOS is a joint venture of Telespazio and ASI providing Earth observation services, geospatial intelligence, and satellite imagery analytics. Operat...
Elbit Systems
operationalElbit Systems, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, is a leading defense technology company with a significant presence in the space se...
Electro Optic Systems
operationalAustralian defense and space systems company providing space domain awareness through optical surveillance capabilities with 40+ years of space operat...
Element U.S. Space & Defense
operationalExpert testing, compliance, and certification services for satellites and spacecraft with 60+ years aerospace testing heritage. NASA Space Flight Awar...
Embraer Defense & Security
operationalEmbraer Defense & Security is a division of the broader Embraer aerospace company, leveraging over 55 years of experience in aircraft design and manuf...
Exail
operationalExail (formerly iXblue, merged with ECA Group) provides inertial navigation systems, space-qualified components, and maritime robotics. The company su...
Founders Fund Space
operationalFounders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005, focused on investing in companies developing revolutionary technologi...
Frontgrade Technologies
operationalFrontgrade Technologies is the largest provider of analog and radiation-hardened electronics for aerospace and defense, with over 60 years of heritage...
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems
operationalGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems develops satellites, space systems, and electromagnetic technologies. The company manufactures spacecraft for ...
General Atomics EMS
operationalGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a diversified technology company applying decades of research and development expertise to deliver...
General Dynamics Mission Systems
operationalGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of space ground systems and network operations for defense satellite constellations. The compan...
General Dynamics SATCOM
operationalMajor provider of satellite antenna systems and ground infrastructure equipment for commercial and military applications across multiple frequency ban...
GigCapital8 Corp
operationalGigCapital8 Corp (NASDAQ: GIWWU) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed as the 8th Private-to-Public Equity (PPE) of GigCapital Global...
Harris Space
operationalHarris Space is now integrated as part of L3Harris Technologies, a globally-focused defense technology company with over a century of experience suppo...
HENSOLDT
operationalGerman sensor solutions company developing space-based radar systems, satellite sensors, and electronic warfare systems for European defense and intel...
ImageSat International
operationalImageSat International, founded in 1997 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is an Earth observation satellite operator specializing in high-resolution imag...
Infinity Systems Engineering
operationalSpace Force contractor specializing in space operations software. Supporting USSF Space C2 program, satellite control networks, and training systems d...
Inmarsat Government
operationalInmarsat Government, founded in 2007 and based in Reston, Virginia, is a leading provider of secure satellite communication (satcom) services and mana...
Johns Hopkins APL Space
operationalJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL), founded in 1942 and located in Laurel, Maryland, is a national research and development...
Katalyst Space Technologies
operationalKatalyst builds autonomous robotic spacecraft for on-orbit servicing and space domain awareness upgrades. Won DoD contract to install SIGHT sensors on...
KeyW Space
operationalKeyW Space, founded in 2008 and based in Hanover, United States, operates as a provider of space intelligence solutions. Currently categorized within ...
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
operationalNorwegian aerospace company providing composite structures, satellite bus components, and spacecraft mechanisms. Supplies solar array deployment syste...
Kongsberg Space
operationalKongsberg operates satellite ground stations and provides space technology services. The company manages the Svalbard Satellite Station (SvalSat), the...
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
operationalKorea Aerospace Industries is South Korea's largest aerospace company. Develops satellites, aircraft, and provides space system integration for nation...
Korea Telecom SAT
operationalKorea Telecom SAT (KT SAT) is a South Korean satellite operator established in 2012 as a subsidiary of Korea Telecom. The company focuses on providing...
Kratos Space and Missile Defense
operationalKratos Space and Missile Defense, founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a company focused on providing defense and ground-bas...
L3Harris Space
operationalMajor defense contractor's space division. Builds weather satellites (GOES), navigation satellites (GPS III). Responsive space portfolio with small sa...
Lawrence Livermore Space
operationalLawrence Livermore Space, operating as part of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is a research and development organization focused on ap...
Leonardo DRS
operationalDefense electronics company providing space-qualified sensors, electronics, and systems. Develops infrared sensors, signal processing, and communicati...
LeoStella
operationalLeoStella, founded in 2018 and located in Tukwila, Washington, is a satellite manufacturing facility operating as a joint venture between Thales Aleni...
Lockheed Martin Ventures
operationalLockheed Martin Ventures invests in startups developing breakthrough technologies for aerospace and defense. Active investor in space technology compa...
LS telcom
operationalLS telcom, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lichtenau, Germany, is a publicly traded provider of spectrum management solutions. The company delive...
Lux Capital
operationalLux Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2000, specializing in deep tech investments with a significant and growing portfolio i...
ManTech
operationalManTech is a technology solutions provider focused on national security, serving the Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian sectors. Founded in 1...
ManTech International Space
operationalManTech provides technology services to national security agencies including space systems support, satellite operations, and cybersecurity for defens...
MBDA Space
operationalMBDA Space, established in 2001 and located in Stevenage, UK, focuses on developing and manufacturing complex weapon systems with a growing emphasis o...
Mercury Systems
operationalManufactures radiation-hardened processors, secure processing modules, and high-performance computing systems for defense satellites and space-based i...
Microchip Technology
operationalKey provider of radiation-hardened FPGAs, microcontrollers, and power management devices for satellite and military platforms operating in harsh space...
Millennium Space Systems
operationalMillennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, designs and manufactures small satellites for defense and intelligence applications. The company provides ...
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
operationalMIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded R&D center developing advanced technology for national security. The lab conducts space surveillance rese...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
operationalMitsubishi Heavy Industries is a major Japanese industrial conglomerate and prime contractor for Japan's H-IIA and H3 launch vehicles. MHI manufacture...
Morocco Space Program
operationalMoroccan royal space program operating Mohammed VI Earth observation satellites. Developing national space capabilities for agriculture, disaster moni...
Motiv Space Systems
operationalMotiv Space Systems designs and manufactures robotic arms and mechanisms for space applications. The company built the robotic arm for NASA's Mars 202...
Nammo
operationalNammo is an international aerospace and defense company with over 3,700 employees across 27 production sites in 11 countries. The company provides roc...
Naval Group Space Systems
operationalNaval Group Space Systems, founded in 2017 and based in Paris, France, focuses on developing satellite communications and space-based surveillance sol...
ND SatCom
operationalGerman satellite communications ground systems provider. Develops ground stations, flyaway terminals, and COTM systems for defense, government, and co...
Northrop Grumman Space
operationalNorthrop Grumman Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space solutions for government, civil, and commercial customers. Founded in 1994...
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
operationalBuilds military satellites, missile warning systems, space-based infrared sensors, solid rocket motors, and provides launch services for national secu...
NRO - National Reconnaissance Office
operationalThe National Reconnaissance Office designs, builds, launches, and maintains America's intelligence satellites. NRO provides satellite intelligence to ...
Numerica
operationalNumerica, founded in 1996 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a provider of space situational awareness (SSA) solutions. The company focuses on tr...
Numerica Corporation
operationalNumerica Corporation develops software and sensors for space situational awareness. The company provides satellite tracking, collision prediction, and...
Numerica Corporation Space
operationalNumerica Corporation Space, founded in 1996 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, focuses on providing space domain awareness (SDA) solutions. The comp...
Optus Space
operationalOptus Space, a division of Singtel Optus based in Sydney, Australia, is a long-established provider of satellite-based telecommunications, broadcastin...
Penn State Aerospace
operationalPenn State's Department of Aerospace Engineering focuses on propulsion systems, space systems engineering, and satellite technology with strong defens...
Penn State Applied Research Lab
operationalThe Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is a Department of Defense (DoD) designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC...
Peraton
operationalPeraton provides mission-critical technology solutions for government customers including space and satellite operations. The company operates satelli...
Plesetsk Cosmodrome
operationalPlesetsk Cosmodrome is Russia's northernmost launch facility, primarily used for military satellite launches and polar orbit missions. The site suppor...
PredaSAR
operationalSAR constellation for defense applications. High-resolution radar imaging. Government and commercial services. Florida-based....
Rafael Space Propulsion
operationalRafael Space Propulsion, a division of the larger Rafael Advanced Defense Systems founded in 1948 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, develops space p...
Raytheon
operationalRaytheon develops Next-Generation OPIR GEO missile warning satellites and LEO missile tracking constellations for Space Development Agency. Operates F...
Raytheon Intelligence & Space
operationalRaytheon Intelligence & Space develops satellites, sensors, and space systems for defense and intelligence applications. The company provides advanced...
Raytheon Missiles & Defense
operationalRTX division developing missile defense interceptors, space-based sensors, kill vehicles, and integrated air and missile defense systems with space tr...
Raytheon Space
operationalRaytheon, an RTX business, is a leading defense technology company providing advanced missile systems, space-based sensors, and ground systems for mis...
Renesas Electronics
operationalLeading provider of radiation-hardened semiconductors for space applications, expanding capabilities for New Space and next-generation defense initiat...
Roketsan
operationalRoketsan is Turkey's rocket and missile manufacturer developing space launch vehicles. The company is developing sounding rockets and small satellite ...
SA Photonics
operationalSA Photonics, acquired by CACI in 2022, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of free-space optical communication systems and phot...
Saab Space
operationalSwedish defense company providing satellite communications, space electronics, mission operations, and ground systems for European military and intell...
Sandia National Laboratories Space
operationalSandia National Laboratories, founded in 1949 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a national laboratory focused on delivering science and technol...
Satcom Direct
operationalSatcom Direct, founded in 1997 and based in Melbourne, United States, is a provider of global satellite communications and connectivity solutions, pri...
SES Government Solutions
operationalSES Government Solutions provides satellite communications and managed services to US government and military customers. Operates a fleet serving defe...
Shield AI
operationalDevelops Hivemind AI pilot software enabling autonomous operations of aircraft and spacecraft without GPS or communications. Founded by former Navy SE...
Space Development Agency
operationalThe Space Development Agency (SDA) is a U.S. Department of Defense organization developing the National Defense Space Architecture. SDA procures proli...
Space Dynamics Laboratory
operationalSpace Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), founded in 1959 and located in Logan, Utah, is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) specializing in mission...
Space Force
operationalThe United States Space Force is the space service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. USSF organizes, trains, and equips space forces to protect U.S. an...
SpaceMicro
operationalVoyager, founded in 2002 and based in San Diego, is a technology company specializing in both national security and space solutions. The company devel...
SpaceX Starshield
operationalSpaceX's national security satellite service. Starlink variant for government. DoD contracts for secure communications. Missile tracking constellation...
STMicroelectronics
operationalContributes to radiation-hardened electronics market through rad-hard power management ICs, voltage regulators, and mixed-signal solutions for space a...
Terma
operationalTerma manufactures space electronics and components including star trackers for satellite attitude determination. The Danish company provides space-qu...
Terran Orbital (Lockheed)
operationalTerran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company based in Boca Raton, Florida, focuses on the design, manufacture, and operation of small satellites. Founded...
Thales InFlyt Experience
operationalGlobal aerospace leader with 2,400+ inflight entertainment systems. Provides nose-to-tail connectivity with advanced cybersecurity for commercial and ...
True Anomaly
operationalTrue Anomaly is a Colorado-based defense technology company developing the Jackal spacecraft for space domain awareness and rendezvous proximity opera...
TUSAS Space Systems
operationalTUSAS Space Systems, established in 1984 and based in Ankara, Turkey, is a satellite manufacturing company focused on the development and production o...
Unseenlabs SAS
operationalUnseenlabs SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Rennes, France, is a geospatial intelligence company specializing in satellite-based Radio Frequency (RF)...
Vandenberg Space Force Base
operationalVandenberg Space Force Base in California is the primary West Coast launch site for polar and sun-synchronous orbit missions. The base hosts SpaceX, U...
ViaSat Government Systems
operationalViaSat Government Systems, founded in 2010 and based in Carlsbad, United States, is a provider of secure communications solutions for government clien...
Visiona Tecnologia Espacial
operationalBrazilian satellite integrator and joint venture between Embraer Defense & Security and Telebras. Developed Brazil's first high-performance nanosatell...
BAE Systems
publicBAE Systems is a British multinational defense company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom. While broadly categorized wit...
Boeing Space
publicBoeing Space & Launch is a division of The Boeing Company responsible for spacecraft development, space station operations, and launch vehicle systems...
Booz Allen Hamilton
publicBooz Allen Hamilton is a technology consulting company providing solutions using AI, cyber, and advanced technologies for government and commercial cu...
Booz Allen Hamilton Space
publicBooz Allen Hamilton has served for more than 60 years as a trusted space program partner for defense, intelligence, and civil agencies across the fede...
CACI International Space
publicCACI International is a leading provider of mission-critical space solutions, delivering advanced signals intelligence, optical communications, and sa...
Curtiss-Wright Space
publicCurtiss-Wright Defense Solutions provides radiation-tolerant electronics and data acquisition systems for the most demanding space applications, deliv...
General Dynamics
publicGeneral Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company with a history dating back to 1899. The company operates across a broad portfolio encompass...
Hanwha Aerospace
publicHanwha Aerospace is a major South Korean aerospace and defense company manufacturing rocket engines, aircraft components, and defense systems. The com...
Israel Aerospace Industries
publicIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) is Israel's major aerospace and defense company. IAI's Space Division manufactures reconnaissance satellites (OFEQ s...
Jacobs Engineering
publicJacobs provides engineering and technical services for NASA centers and defense space programs. Major contractor for ground systems, launch support, a...
KBR
publicKBR provides engineering and mission support services for NASA, the US military, and commercial space programs. Major contractor for ISS operations an...
Kleos Space
publicKleos Space operates a constellation of satellites for RF reconnaissance and maritime surveillance. The company detects and geolocates radio transmiss...
Korea Aerospace Industries
publicKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is South Korea's largest aerospace company manufacturing military aircraft, helicopters, and satellites. KAI is expan...
Kratos Defense
publicKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a technology company focused on the defense ...
L3Harris Technologies
publicL3Harris Technologies is a global aerospace and defense technology company operating as "The Trusted Disruptor" across air, land, sea, space, and cybe...
Leidos
publicLeidos provides technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, and civil markets including space systems. The company develops satell...
Leidos Holdings
publicLeidos Holdings is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company with approximately 48,000 employees. The com...
Leonardo
publicLeonardo is a multinational aerospace, defense, and security company headquartered in Rome, Italy, with a history dating back to 1948. The company ope...
Leonardo Space
publicMajor Italian aerospace company space division. Electro-optical payloads. Satellite platforms. COSMO-SkyMed radar constellation. Galileo and Copernicu...
Lockheed Martin Space
publicLockheed Martin Space is a business segment of Lockheed Martin Corporation, one of the world's largest defense and aerospace companies. The Space segm...
Mercury Systems Space
publicSecure processing for defense and space. Rad-hard electronics. Space-qualified signal processing. Trusted computing. Growing space electronics portfol...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Space
publicMitsubishi Heavy Industries is a Japanese multinational with comprehensive space systems capabilities. MHI is the prime contractor for Japan's H-IIA a...
Northrop Grumman
publicNorthrop Grumman Corporation is a global aerospace and defense technology company that is a leading provider of space systems, launch vehicles, and sa...
Leadership: Kathy Warden (Chair
OHB SE
publicOHB SE is a German space and technology company specializing in satellite systems and aerospace technology. OHB builds satellites for Earth observatio...
Palantir Technologies Space
publicPalantir Technologies is a leading software company providing data analytics and artificial intelligence platforms for defense, intelligence, and spac...
Parsons Corporation
publicParsons Corporation provides technology solutions for defense and intelligence including space systems. The company develops satellite ground systems,...
Parsons Space
publicParsons Corporation is a leading provider of space operations and ground systems solutions, supporting nearly 200 different space programs over the pa...
Rolls-Royce
publicRolls-Royce is a long-established engineering company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a core business focused on the development and pro...
RTX Corporation
publicRTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies) is the world's largest aerospace and defense company with more than 185,000 global employees. Formed ...
SAIC
publicScience Applications International Corporation provides technology solutions for government including space and satellite systems. SAIC develops satel...
SkyWater Technology
publicSkyWater Technology is the only US-owned pure-play silicon semiconductor foundry and DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry for the Department of...
Viasat
publicViasat is a global communications company pioneering secure, reliable satellite connectivity for consumers, businesses, governments, and military forc...
Leadership: Mark Dankberg (Executive Chairman
Astrolight Lithuania
developmentAstrolight Lithuania, founded in 2020 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a space technology company specializing in the development of laser-based co...
BlackSky Defense
developmentBlackSky Defense is a U.S.-based company specializing in real-time space-based intelligence solutions for defense, intelligence, and global security o...
Earthcube
developmentEarthcube, founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France, is a space technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven satellite ...
Hanwha Systems Space
developmentHanwha Systems Space, established in 2019 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a rapidly developing company focused on the design and developme...
HawkEye 360 Federal
developmentHawkEye 360 Federal is a US-based company specializing in space-based signals intelligence (SIGINT) solutions for defense, intelligence, and national ...
Istari Digital
developmentIstari Digital, founded in 2022 and based in Arlington, Virginia, is a software company focused on developing an engineering simulation platform for d...
Kleos Space SA
developmentKleos Space SA, founded in 2017 and based in Luxembourg City, is a space-based geolocation intelligence company. Kleos specializes in collecting, proc...
L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems
developmentL3Harris Space and Airborne Systems, founded in 2019 and based in Melbourne, United States, focuses on developing and delivering advanced payloads and...
Meritus Talent
developmentMeritus Talent is a specialist recruitment agency founded in 2024 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, focused exclusively on the aerospace, defence,...
Mission Control Acquisition
developmentMission Control Acquisition is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that filed for IPO in April 2025, targeting aerospace and defense service ...
Phantom Works Space
developmentPhantom Works Space is a research and development division of The Boeing Company, located in Huntington Beach, California. Established in 2020, the or...
Rocket Lab National Security
developmentRocket Lab National Security is a division of Rocket Lab, an end-to-end space company providing launch services, spacecraft development and manufactur...
RTX Ventures
developmentRTX Ventures is the venture capital arm of RTX, a leading technology and aerospace company established in 2022 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Th...
Scepter Industries
developmentScepter Industries, founded in 2021 and based in Denver, Colorado, is a space company focused on the development of proliferated satellite systems. Th...
Maxar Intelligence
acquiredMaxar Intelligence provides geospatial intelligence and Earth observation data to government and commercial customers. Operates the WorldView satellit...
Preligens
acquiredPreligens (formerly Earthcube) provides AI-powered satellite imagery analysis for defense and intelligence applications. The company develops deep lea...
Terran Orbital
acquiredTerran Orbital is a leading satellite manufacturer specializing in small satellite platforms serving aerospace and defense customers. In October 2024,...
Leadership: Marc Bell (CEO)
Ultra Electronics Space
acquiredUltra Electronics provides space electronics including signal processing, secure communications, and sensors for military and civil space programs. Ac...