Category

Defense

152 organizations working in defense across the global space industry.

Aerojet Rocketdyne

operational
Palm Bay, United States Est. 1942

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company, is a leading rocket propulsion manufacturer pr…

Leadership: Ken Bedingfield (President

Aerospace Corporation

operational
El Segundo, United States Est. 1960

The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research center providing technical guidance for nat…

Aerostar

operational
Sioux Falls, United States Est. 1956

Aerostar is a U.S.-based company with over 65 years of experience in lighter-than-air (LTA) platform…

All.Space

operational
Reading, United Kingdom Est. 2013

All.Space, founded in 2013 and based in Reading, UK, develops and manufactures advanced satellite co…

American Dynamism Acquisition Co

operational
San Francisco, United States Est. 2024

American Dynamism Acquisition Co (NASDAQ: ADAC) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) targ…

Ananth Technologies

operational
Hyderabad, Telangana, India Est. 1992

Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL) is an Indian aerospace and defense systems manufacturer headquarte…

Anduril Industries

operational
Costa Mesa, United States Est. 2017

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company applying artificial intelligence and autonomous s…

Astronics Corporation

operational
Est. 1968

Integrated connectivity and avionics provider offering SATCOM solutions for commercial, military, an…

Astroscale U.S.

operational
Denver, Colorado, United States Est. 2020

Astroscale U.S. is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan-headquartered Astroscale Holdings, established in 20…

B612 Foundation

operational
Mill Valley, United States Est. 2002

B612 Foundation works to protect Earth from asteroid impacts. Develops technology to detect and trac…

Ball Aerospace Antennas

operational
Boulder, United States Est. 1956

Ball Aerospace Antennas, founded in 1956 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in the developm…

Blue Halo

operational
Arlington, United States Est. 2020

BlueHalo provides space, directed energy, and cyber solutions for defense and intelligence applicati…

Bradford ECAPS

operational
Est. 2000

Swedish pioneer in high-performance green propulsion using ADN-based LMP-103S monopropellant. Delive…

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

operational
Cape Canaveral, United States Est. 1950

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is a major U.S. military spaceport adjacent to Kennedy Space Cent…

CASIC

operational
Beijing, China Est. 1999

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. Kuaizhou rockets. Commercial space activities. Def…

Catalyst Space Accelerator

operational
Colorado Springs, United States Est. 2019

Space Force-sponsored accelerator at Space CAMP. Defense-focused space startups. Part of AFWERX inno…

CODALTEC

operational

Colombian Corporation for High Technology for Defense developing the FACSAT-3 satellite constellatio…

Cranfield University

operational
Cranfield, United Kingdom Est. 1946

Cranfield University Space, a division of Cranfield University established in 1946, focuses on aeros…

CRFS Limited

operational
Cambridge, United Kingdom Est. 2007

CRFS Limited, founded in 2007 and now part of Motorola, is a UK-based company specializing in the de…

CST Composites

operational

Australian carbon fiber manufacturer for aerospace and space. Designed high-pressure composite tanks…

Dynetics Lunar

operational
Huntsville, United States Est. 1974

Leidos subsidiary that developed ALPACA lunar lander for NASA HLS competition. Received $40.8M for s…

e-GEOS

operational
Matera, Italy Est. 2007

e-GEOS is a joint venture of Telespazio and ASI providing Earth observation services, geospatial int…

Elbit Systems

operational
Haifa, Israel Est. 1966

Elbit Systems, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, is a leading defense technology c…

Electro Optic Systems

operational
Canberra, Australia Est. 1983

Australian defense and space systems company providing space domain awareness through optical survei…

Element U.S. Space & Defense

operational

Expert testing, compliance, and certification services for satellites and spacecraft with 60+ years …

Embraer Defense & Security

operational
São José dos Campos, Brazil Est. 1969

Embraer Defense & Security is a division of the broader Embraer aerospace company, leveraging over 5…

Exail

operational
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France Est. 2022

Exail (formerly iXblue, merged with ECA Group) provides inertial navigation systems, space-qualified…

Founders Fund Space

operational
San Francisco, United States Est. 2005

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005, focused on investin…

Frontgrade Technologies

operational
Colorado Springs, United States Est. 2011

Frontgrade Technologies is the largest provider of analog and radiation-hardened electronics for aer…

General Atomics EMS

operational
San Diego, United States Est. 1955

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a diversified technology company applying decade…

General Dynamics Mission Systems

operational
Fairfax, United States Est. 1899

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of space ground systems and network operation…

General Dynamics SATCOM

operational

Major provider of satellite antenna systems and ground infrastructure equipment for commercial and m…

GigCapital8 Corp

operational
Palo Alto, United States Est. 2025

GigCapital8 Corp (NASDAQ: GIWWU) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed as the 8th P…

Harris Space

operational
Melbourne, United States Est. 1895

Harris Space is now integrated as part of L3Harris Technologies, a globally-focused defense technolo…

HENSOLDT

operational
Est. 2017

German sensor solutions company developing space-based radar systems, satellite sensors, and electro…

ImageSat International

operational
Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 1997

ImageSat International, founded in 1997 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is an Earth observation satel…

Infinity Systems Engineering

operational
Colorado Springs, United States Est. 2008

Space Force contractor specializing in space operations software. Supporting USSF Space C2 program, …

Inmarsat Government

operational
Reston, United States Est. 2007

Inmarsat Government, founded in 2007 and based in Reston, Virginia, is a leading provider of secure …

Israel Aerospace Industries

operational
Lod, Israel Est. 1953

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is Israel's major aerospace and defense company. IAI's Space Divis…

Johns Hopkins APL Space

operational
Laurel, United States Est. 1942

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL), founded in 1942 and located in Laurel…

Katalyst Space Technologies

operational
Flagstaff, United States Est. 2020

Katalyst builds autonomous robotic spacecraft for on-orbit servicing and space domain awareness upgr…

KeyW Space

operational
Hanover, United States Est. 2008

KeyW Space, founded in 2008 and based in Hanover, United States, operates as a provider of space int…

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

operational
Kongsberg, Norway Est. 1814

Norwegian aerospace company providing composite structures, satellite bus components, and spacecraft…

Kongsberg Space

operational
Kongsberg, Norway Est. 1814

Kongsberg operates satellite ground stations and provides space technology services. The company man…

Korea Telecom SAT

operational
Seoul, South Korea Est. 2012

Korea Telecom SAT (KT SAT) is a South Korean satellite operator established in 2012 as a subsidiary …

Kratos Space and Missile Defense

operational
San Diego, United States Est. 1994

Kratos Space and Missile Defense, founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a c…

L3Harris Space

operational
Melbourne, United States Est. 2019

Major defense contractor's space division. Builds weather satellites (GOES), navigation satellites (…

Lawrence Livermore Space

operational
Livermore, United States Est. 1952

Lawrence Livermore Space, operating as part of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is a r…

Leonardo DRS

operational
Arlington, United States Est. 1968

Defense electronics company providing space-qualified sensors, electronics, and systems. Develops in…

Lockheed Martin Ventures

operational
Bethesda, United States Est. 2007

Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in startups developing breakthrough technologies for aerospace and …

LS telcom

operational
Lichtenau, Germany Est. 1992

LS telcom, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lichtenau, Germany, is a publicly traded provider of…

Lux Capital

operational
New York, United States Est. 2000

Lux Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2000, specializing in deep tech inve…

ManTech

operational
Herndon, United States Est. 1968

ManTech is a technology solutions provider focused on national security, serving the Defense, Intell…

ManTech International Space

operational
Herndon, United States Est. 1968

ManTech provides technology services to national security agencies including space systems support, …

MBDA Space

operational
Stevenage, United Kingdom Est. 2001

MBDA Space, established in 2001 and located in Stevenage, UK, focuses on developing and manufacturin…

Mercury Systems

operational
Andover, United States Est. 1981

Manufactures radiation-hardened processors, secure processing modules, and high-performance computin…

Microchip Technology

operational

Key provider of radiation-hardened FPGAs, microcontrollers, and power management devices for satelli…

Millennium Space Systems

operational
El Segundo, United States Est. 2001

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, designs and manufactures small satellites for defense an…

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

operational
Lexington, United States Est. 1951

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded R&D center developing advanced technology for national …

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

operational
Tokyo, Japan Est. 1884

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a major Japanese industrial conglomerate and prime contractor for Jap…

Morocco Space Program

operational
Rabat, Morocco Est. 2018

Moroccan royal space program operating Mohammed VI Earth observation satellites. Developing national…

Motiv Space Systems

operational
Pasadena, United States Est. 2014

Motiv Space Systems designs and manufactures robotic arms and mechanisms for space applications. The…

Nammo

operational
Raufoss, Norway Est. 1998

Nammo is an international aerospace and defense company with over 3,700 employees across 27 producti…

Naval Group Space Systems

operational
Paris, France Est. 2017

Naval Group Space Systems, founded in 2017 and based in Paris, France, focuses on developing satelli…

ND SatCom

operational
Immenstaad, Germany Est. 1969

German satellite communications ground systems provider. Develops ground stations, flyaway terminals…

Northrop Grumman Space

operational
Dulles, United States Est. 1994

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space solutions for government…

NRO - National Reconnaissance Office

operational
Chantilly, United States Est. 1961

The National Reconnaissance Office designs, builds, launches, and maintains America's intelligence s…

Optus

operational
Sydney, Australia Est. 1981

Optus, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a telecommunications company with …

Penn State Aerospace

operational
University Park, United States

Penn State's Department of Aerospace Engineering focuses on propulsion systems, space systems engine…

Penn State Applied Research Lab

operational
State College, United States Est. 1945

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is a Department of Defense (DoD) desi…

Peraton

operational
Herndon, United States Est. 2017

Peraton provides mission-critical technology solutions for government customers including space and …

Plesetsk Cosmodrome

operational
Mirny, Russia Est. 1957

Plesetsk Cosmodrome is Russia's northernmost launch facility, primarily used for military satellite …

PredaSAR

operational
Melbourne, United States Est. 2018

SAR constellation for defense applications. High-resolution radar imaging. Government and commercial…

Rafael Space Propulsion

operational
Haifa, Israel Est. 1948

Rafael Space Propulsion, a division of the larger Rafael Advanced Defense Systems founded in 1948 an…

Raytheon

operational
El Segundo, United States Est. 1922

Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading defense technology company providing advanced missile system…

Raytheon Intelligence & Space

operational
Arlington, United States Est. 2020

Raytheon Intelligence & Space develops satellites, sensors, and space systems for defense and intell…

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

operational

RTX division developing missile defense interceptors, space-based sensors, kill vehicles, and integr…

Renesas Electronics

operational

Leading provider of radiation-hardened semiconductors for space applications, expanding capabilities…

Roketsan

operational
Ankara, Turkey Est. 1988

Roketsan is Turkey's rocket and missile manufacturer developing space launch vehicles. The company i…

Saab Space

operational

Swedish defense company providing satellite communications, space electronics, mission operations, a…

Sandia National Laboratories Space

operational
Albuquerque, United States Est. 1949

Sandia National Laboratories, founded in 1949 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a national la…

Scout Space

operational
Washington, United States Est. 2019

Scout Space develops satellite-based space domain awareness systems using optical sensors deployed o…

SES Government Solutions

operational
Reston, United States Est. 2005

SES Government Solutions provides satellite communications and managed services to US government and…

Shield AI

operational
San Diego, United States Est. 2015

Develops Hivemind AI pilot software enabling autonomous operations of aircraft and spacecraft withou…

Space Development Agency

operational
Washington, United States Est. 2019

The Space Development Agency (SDA) is a U.S. Department of Defense organization developing the Natio…

Space Dynamics Laboratory

operational
Logan, United States Est. 1959

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), founded in 1959 and located in Logan, Utah, is a University Affilia…

Space Force

operational
Washington, United States Est. 2019

The United States Space Force is the space service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. USSF organizes, …

SpaceX Starshield

operational
Hawthorne, United States Est. 2022

SpaceX's national security satellite service. Starlink variant for government. DoD contracts for sec…

STMicroelectronics

operational

Contributes to radiation-hardened electronics market through rad-hard power management ICs, voltage …

Synthetaic

operational
Milwaukee, United States Est. 2019

Synthetaic develops AI models that can detect and identify objects in satellite imagery with minimal…

Terma

operational
Aarhus, Denmark Est. 1945

Terma manufactures space electronics and components including star trackers for satellite attitude d…

Terran Orbital (Lockheed)

operational
Boca Raton, United States Est. 2013

Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company based in Boca Raton, Florida, focuses on the design, manuf…

Thales InFlyt Experience

operational

Global aerospace leader with 2,400+ inflight entertainment systems. Provides nose-to-tail connectivi…

True Anomaly

operational
Denver, United States Est. 2022

True Anomaly is a Colorado-based defense technology company developing the Jackal spacecraft for spa…

TUSAS Space Systems

operational
Ankara, Turkey Est. 1984

TUSAS Space Systems, established in 1984 and based in Ankara, Turkey, is a satellite manufacturing c…

Unseenlabs

operational
Rennes, France Est. 2015

Unseenlabs SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Rennes, France, is a geospatial intelligence company sp…

Ursa Major

operational
Berthoud, Colorado, United States Est. 2015

Ursa Major is a privately held liquid rocket engine manufacturer based in Berthoud, Colorado, founde…

Leadership: Joe Laurienti (CEO

Vandenberg Space Force Base

operational
Lompoc, United States Est. 1957

Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is the primary West Coast launch site for polar and sun-sy…

ViaSat Government Systems

operational
Carlsbad, United States Est. 2010

ViaSat Government Systems, founded in 2010 and based in Carlsbad, United States, is a provider of se…

Visiona Tecnologia Espacial

operational

Brazilian satellite integrator and joint venture between Embraer Defense & Security and Telebras. De…

BAE Systems

public
Farnborough, United Kingdom Est. 1999

BAE Systems is a British multinational defense company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Farnboro…

Boeing Space

public
Arlington, United States Est. 1916

Boeing Space & Launch is a division of The Boeing Company responsible for spacecraft development, sp…

Booz Allen Hamilton

public
McLean, United States Est. 1914

Booz Allen Hamilton is a technology consulting company providing solutions using AI, cyber, and adva…

Booz Allen Hamilton Space

public
McLean, United States Est. 1914

Booz Allen Hamilton has served for more than 60 years as a trusted space program partner for defense…

CACI International Space

public
Reston, United States Est. 1962

CACI International is a leading provider of mission-critical space solutions, delivering advanced si…

Curtiss-Wright Space

public
Davidson, United States Est. 1929

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions provides radiation-tolerant electronics and data acquisition system…

General Dynamics

public
Reston, United States Est. 1899

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company with a history dating back to 1899. The c…

General Dynamics Space & Mission Systems

public
Scottsdale, United States Est. 1899

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a major defense contractor with significant space operations. Th…

Hanwha Aerospace

public
Changwon, South Korea Est. 1977

Hanwha Aerospace is a major South Korean aerospace and defense company manufacturing rocket engines,…

Jacobs Engineering

public
Dallas, United States Est. 1947

Jacobs provides engineering and technical services for NASA centers and defense space programs. Majo…

KBR

public
Houston, United States Est. 1998

KBR provides engineering and mission support services for NASA, the US military, and commercial spac…

Korea Aerospace Industries

public
Sacheon, South Korea Est. 1999

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is South Korea's largest aerospace company manufacturing military a…

Kratos Defense

public
San Diego, United States Est. 1994

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Diego, Californi…

L3Harris Technologies

public
Melbourne, United States Est. 2019

L3Harris Technologies is a global aerospace and defense technology company operating as "The Trusted…

Leidos

public
Reston, United States Est. 1969

Leidos Holdings is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research co…

Leonardo

public
Rome, Italy Est. 1948

Leonardo is a multinational aerospace, defense, and security company headquartered in Rome, Italy, w…

Lockheed Martin Space

public
Littleton, United States Est. 1995

Lockheed Martin Space is a business segment of Lockheed Martin Corporation, one of the world's large…

Northrop Grumman

public
Falls Church, United States Est. 1939

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global aerospace and defense technology company that is a leading …

Leadership: Kathy Warden (Chair

OHB SE

public
Bremen, Germany Est. 1981

OHB SE is a German space and technology company specializing in satellite systems and aerospace tech…

Palantir Technologies

public
Denver, United States Est. 2003

Palantir Technologies is a leading software company providing data analytics and artificial intellig…

Parsons Corporation

public
Centreville, United States Est. 1944

Parsons Corporation provides technology solutions for defense and intelligence including space syste…

Parsons Space

public
Chantilly, United States Est. 1944

Parsons Corporation is a leading provider of space operations and ground systems solutions, supporti…

Rolls-Royce

public
London, United Kingdom Est. 1906

Rolls-Royce is a long-established engineering company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with …

RTX Corporation

public
Arlington, United States Est. 2020

RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies) is the world's largest aerospace and defense compan…

SAIC

public
Reston, United States Est. 2013

Science Applications International Corporation provides technology solutions for government includin…

SkyWater Technology

public
Bloomington, United States Est. 2017

SkyWater Technology is the only US-owned pure-play silicon semiconductor foundry and DMEA-accredited…

Viasat

public
Carlsbad, United States Est. 1986

Viasat is a global communications company pioneering secure, reliable satellite connectivity for con…

Leadership: Mark Dankberg (Executive Chairman

Astrolight Lithuania

development
Vilnius, Lithuania Est. 2020

Astrolight Lithuania, founded in 2020 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a space technology company…

BlackSky Defense

development
Herndon, United States Est. 2018

BlackSky Defense is a U.S.-based company specializing in real-time space-based intelligence solution…

Earthcube

development
Toulouse, France Est. 2016

Earthcube, founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France, is a space technology company specializing…

Hanwha Systems Space

development
Seoul, South Korea Est. 2019

Hanwha Systems Space, established in 2019 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a rapidly deve…

HawkEye 360 Federal

development
Herndon, United States Est. 2020

HawkEye 360 Federal is a US-based company specializing in space-based signals intelligence (SIGINT) …

Istari Digital

development
Arlington, United States Est. 2022

Istari Digital, founded in 2022 and based in Arlington, Virginia, is a software company focused on d…

L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems

development
Melbourne, United States Est. 2019

L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems, founded in 2019 and based in Melbourne, United States, focuses …

Meritus Talent

development
Cardiff, United Kingdom Est. 2024

Meritus Talent is a specialist recruitment agency founded in 2024 and based in Cardiff, United Kingd…

Mission Control Acquisition

development
Houston, United States Est. 2025

Mission Control Acquisition is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that filed for IPO in Ap…

Phantom Works Space

development
Huntington Beach, United States Est. 2020

Phantom Works Space is a research and development division of The Boeing Company, located in Hunting…

Portal Space Systems

development
Bothell, Washington, United States Est. 2021

Portal Space Systems is a spacecraft and propulsion startup headquartered in Bothell, Washington, de…

Rocket Lab National Security

development
Long Beach, United States Est. 2021

Rocket Lab National Security is a division of Rocket Lab, an end-to-end space company providing laun…

RTX Ventures

development
Waltham, United States Est. 2022

RTX Ventures is the venture capital arm of RTX, a leading technology and aerospace company establish…

Scepter Industries

development
Denver, United States Est. 2021

Scepter Industries, founded in 2021 and based in Denver, Colorado, is a space company focused on the…

CAES

acquired
Arlington, United States Est. 2019

CAES provides advanced electronics for space and defense including radiation-hardened processors and…

LeoStella

acquired
Tukwila, United States Est. 2018

LeoStella, founded in 2018 and located in Tukwila, Washington, is a satellite manufacturing facility…

Maxar Intelligence

acquired
Westminster, United States Est. 2017

Maxar Intelligence provides geospatial intelligence and Earth observation data to government and com…

Numerica

acquired
Fort Collins, United States Est. 1996

Numerica, founded in 1996 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a provider of space situational aw…

Preligens

acquired
Paris, France Est. 2016

Preligens (formerly Earthcube) provides AI-powered satellite imagery analysis for defense and intell…

SA Photonics

acquired
Los Gatos, United States Est. 2001

SA Photonics, acquired by CACI in 2022, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of…

Satcom Direct

acquired
Melbourne, United States Est. 1997

Satcom Direct, founded in 1997 and based in Melbourne, United States, is a provider of global satell…

SpaceMicro

acquired
San Diego, United States Est. 2002

Voyager, founded in 2002 and based in San Diego, is a technology company specializing in both nation…

Terran Orbital

acquired
Boca Raton, United States Est. 2013

Terran Orbital is a leading satellite manufacturer specializing in small satellite platforms serving…

Leadership: Marc Bell (CEO)

Ultra Electronics Space

acquired
London, United Kingdom Est. 1993

Ultra Electronics provides space electronics including signal processing, secure communications, and…

Kleos Space

defunct
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Est. 2017

Kleos Space SA, founded in 2017 and based in Luxembourg City, is a space-based geolocation intellige…