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Chilean Space Agency. FASAT satellites for earth observation. National space policy coordination. Strong astronomy heritage with ground observatories....

The Agência Espacial Brasileira (AEB), founded in 1994 and based in Brasilia, Brazil, is the national space agency responsible for the development and...

The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research center providing technical guidance for national security space programs. The company support...

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory develops spacecraft and instruments for NASA missions. APL has built over 70 spacecraft including New Horizon...

The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering regional space cooperation among i...

Argonne National Laboratory, established in 1946 and located in Argonne, Illinois, conducts research directly applicable to the space industry. As a U...

Arizona State University’s School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), founded in 2006 and located in Tempe, Arizona, is a leading academic and rese...

The Italian Space Agency (ASI) is Italy's government agency responsible for the national space program. As a major ESA contributor, ASI manages the CO...

Astrobee Space, founded in 2017 and based at Moffett Field, California, develops free-flying robotic systems for use in space environments. The compan...

Astrobee is NASA's free-flying robot assistant aboard the ISS. Provides autonomous inspection, cargo movement, and research support on the space stati...

Astronomy Now is a long-standing UK-based media company specializing in astronomy news and information. Founded in 1987 by the renowned astronomer Sir...

Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, United States, Aurelia Institute is a non-profit organization focused on research and development in the field...

The Austrian Space Agency (ASA), established in 1972 and based in Vienna, Austria, serves as the national coordinating body for all Austrian space act...

B612 Foundation works to protect Earth from asteroid impacts. Develops technology to detect and track potentially hazardous asteroids and advance plan...

The Center for Space Medicine at Baylor advances space medicine research and training. Develops countermeasures for spaceflight health risks and suppo...

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Major Chinese aerospace education and research. Satellite programs. Rocket technology development....

The Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO), established in 1959, serves as the coordinating body for space activities within Belgium and manages the n...

BioServe develops biotechnology research hardware for spaceflight. University of Colorado lab that has flown 60+ payloads on Space Shuttle, ISS, and c...

Breakthrough Initiatives funds programs exploring the universe, including Breakthrough Starshot (interstellar travel) and Breakthrough Listen (SETI). ...

Bryce provides research and analysis on space industry trends. Publishes the annual State of the Satellite Industry Report and advises government and ...

Busek Company, founded in 1985 and based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of high-performance electric propulsion systems and ...

The Cal Poly CubeSat Lab, established in 1999 at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is a leading research and academic institut...

China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), established in 1957 and based in Beijing, is China’s primary contractor for launch vehicles. As a c...

The Graduate Aerospace Laboratories at the California Institute of Technology (GALCIT) is a leading aerospace research institution. GALCIT has pioneer...

Caltech leads aerospace research and education, hosting the annual Space Challenge and conducting pioneering research in planetary science and spacecr...

The Caltech Space Solar Power Project (SSPP), founded in 2011 and based in Pasadena, California, is focused on developing technology for the collectio...

China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), established in 1968 and based in Beijing, is a leading Chinese organization dedicated to the research, desig...

CelesTrak, founded in 1985 and based in Wailuku, United States, is a provider of space data services focused on space-traffic-management. The company ...

Centre Spatial de Liège (CSL) is the University of Liège's applied research center specializing in space instrument design, integration, qualification...

Cornell's Department of Astronomy and Space Sciences conducts planetary science research and has contributed to major missions including Mars rovers a...

COSMIC is a joint US-Taiwan mission using GPS radio occultation to measure atmospheric conditions. The constellation provides weather and climate data...

Cranfield University Space, a division of Cranfield University established in 1946, focuses on aerospace and space technology through research, postgr...

CSIRO's Space Technology program supports Australian space activities including the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex and radio astronomy rese...

DarkSky International, founded in 1988 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a European space company dedicated to the preservation of the night sky enviro...

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is Germany's national aeronautics and space research center. DLR conducts research in aeronautics, space, energy, tr...

Draper Laboratory, founded in 1932 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit research and development company specializing in the design, ...

Eli Lilly Space Research represents a unique extension of Eli Lilly and Company’s pharmaceutical research capabilities. Founded in 1876, the company i...

EPFL Space Center (eSpace) is a research and academic entity operating within the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. Foun...

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization of 22 member states dedicated to space exploration, technology development, and E...

Esrange is one of the world's most versatile space centers above the Arctic Circle. Used for sounding rockets, high-altitude balloons, satellite launc...

ETH Zurich Space Systems is a research-focused entity operating within ETH Zurich, a leading science and technology university in Switzerland. Founded...

The Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute operates Ethiopia's space program. Ethiopia launched its first satellite ETRSS-1 in 2019 for Eart...

ESPI is Europe's independent think tank for space, providing advice and recommendations to decision-makers and institutions. Inaugurated Centre for Su...

Gateway Spaceport is a United States-based company focused on the development of rotating space stations designed to simulate varying levels of gravit...

Georgia Tech's Space Systems Design Lab conducts research on advanced spacecraft and mission design. Develops CubeSats and contributes to NASA and com...

GSSTI is developing Ghana's space capabilities and launched GhanaSat-1, the nation's first satellite. Promotes space science education and application...

The Hellenic Space Agency (HSA), established in 2019 and based in Athens, Greece, serves as the national coordinating body for all Greek space activit...

Leading Chinese aerospace university. Satellite development. Space robotics research. Lunar and Mars mission support. Major Chinese space talent pipel...

i4is conducts research into the science and technology needed for interstellar travel. Explores advanced propulsion, starship design, and mission arch...

ID Quantique, founded in 2001 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, is a leading company specializing in quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions. The company...

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), established in 2007 and located in Thiruvananthapuram, India, is the nation’s dedicated s...

Brazilian National Institute for Space Research. Amazon deforestation monitoring. CBERS program. Weather satellites. Leading space research institutio...

The Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA), founded in 1942 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a multidisciplinary research institutio...

The International Institute of Space Law (IISL), founded in 1960 and based in Paris, France, is dedicated to the advancement of space law as a distinc...

ISU is a private nonprofit graduate institution founded by Peter Diamandis to promote international cooperation for peaceful space exploration. Has 6,...

Founded in 1909, ISAE-SUPAERO is a leading French higher education and research institution specializing in aerospace engineering. The school offers a...

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national aerospace and space agency, formed in 2003 through the merger of three organizations...

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL), founded in 1942 and located in Laurel, Maryland, is a national research and development...

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research center managed by Caltech. JPL builds and operates robotic spacecraft exploring the so...

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is Saudi Arabia's science and technology research organization. KACST has developed Earth obser...

KACST Space, established in 1985 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focuses on the research and development, and manufacturing of satellites. The comp...

KAIST Satellite Technology Research Center (RC), established in 1989 and based in Daejeon, South Korea, focuses on the research, development, and impl...

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute is South Korea's national aerospace research organization responsible for developing rockets, satellites, and a...

Kayser Italia is an SME specializing in microgravity experiment hardware for ISS and space platforms. With 30+ years of experience supporting over 70 ...

Kayser Space is a United Kingdom-based company operating from the Harwell Campus, specializing in the design and manufacture of experimental hardware ...

Korean science and technology policy institute. Space policy research. National strategy development....

Space Engineering International Course. CubeSat development for developing nations. BIRDS constellation project. Building space capacity in Asia and A...

Kyushu Institute of Technology Space (Kyutech) is a research-focused academic institution located in Kitakyushu, Japan, established in 2000. The organ...

CU Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is a world leader in space science research and mission operations. LASP has built instrumen...

Lawrence Livermore Space, operating as part of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is a research and development organization focused on ap...

Luleå University Space Technology, established in 1984 as part of Luleå University of Technology in Kiruna, Sweden, is a research-focused academic ins...

Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) coordinates Malaysia's space program. Sent Malaysia's first astronaut to ISS in 2007. Developing satellite data solution...

Mars Institute is an international non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing the scientific study, exploration, and public understanding...

Mars Society advocates for the exploration and settlement of Mars. Operates research stations and conducts analog missions to develop Mars exploration...

Merck Space Lab, a division of the long-established pharmaceutical company Merck & Co., Inc. (founded 1891), focuses on leveraging the unique environm...

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded R&D center developing advanced technology for national security. The lab conducts space surveillance rese...

MIT's Space Exploration Initiative brings together artists, scientists, and engineers to design humanity's future in space through over 40 projects sp...

MITRE Space, established in 1958 and located in McLean, Virginia, operates as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) supporting U....

The Moon Village Association (MVA), founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering international co...

Nanoracks pioneered democratizing space access through standardized plug-and-play hardware for ISS research and satellite deployment. Founded in 2009 ...

Nanoracks Bishop Airlock, founded in 2020 and now operating under Voyager Space, provides unique in-space services centered around the first commercia...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program, a...

The National Air and Space Museum, established in 1946 as part of the Smithsonian Institution, is dedicated to the preservation and display of aviatio...

NRC Aerospace supports Canadian aerospace innovation through research, testing, and certification. Operates Canada's largest aerospace testing facilit...

The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR), founded in 1919 and based in Amsterdam, is the Netherlands’ leading aerospace research organization. NLR provi...

Northern Sky Research (NSR) provides market research and consulting for satellite and space markets. The company publishes industry reports and advise...

Novespace is a CNES subsidiary operating the Airbus A310 ZERO-G aircraft for parabolic flights providing microgravity research and commercial zero-g e...

Oak Ridge Space Applications, operating as part of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 1943, focuses on the development of space power systems....

ONERA is France's national aerospace research center. Conducts research in aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, and space systems for civil and milita...

Founded in 2018, the Open Lunar Foundation is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a peaceful and cooperative human pre...

Orion Space Solutions (now part of Arcfield) is a leader in atmospheric science and space weather dynamics. The company is developing the Kraken missi...

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is a Department of Defense (DoD) designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC...

Founded in 1947 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is a premier Indian research institution dedicated to advancing knowled...

Politecnico di Torino Aerospace represents the aerospace engineering research and academic division of the Politecnico di Torino, a prestigious Italia...

Founded in 2019, the Portuguese Space Agency (PSA) serves as the national entity coordinating Portugal’s space activities and its participation within...

Predictive Science Inc. is an employee-owned company developing sophisticated magnetohydrodynamic models of the Sun's corona and heliosphere. Supporti...

Purdue’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAE), established in 1945 and located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a leading academic and research ...

Purdue's Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories is one of the largest academic propulsion labs in the world. Conducts rocket propulsion research and develops ...

Space industry advisory firm providing market research, M&A advisory, and strategic consulting. Specializes in LEO constellations, launch industry ana...

RAL Space, established in 1957 and located at Harwell, United Kingdom, is a leading facility dedicated to space science, technology development, and t...

Room Space Journal, founded in 2014 and based in Moscow, Russia, is a media organization focused on space exploration and policy. The company operates...

Sandia National Laboratories, founded in 1949 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a national laboratory focused on delivering science and technol...

Satellite Applications Catapult is a UK innovation centre that helps businesses develop space-enabled products and services. The organization supports...

A private operating foundation dedicated to the secure and sustainable use of space. Acts as research body, convener and facilitator to advocate for s...

Southwest Research Institute develops space instruments and conducts planetary science research. SwRI built instruments for New Horizons, Juno, and ot...

ISRO center for space applications. Earth observation payloads. Communication and navigation payloads. Remote sensing applications. Major ISRO researc...

Space Cargo Unlimited is building Europe's first autonomous orbital infrastructure for microgravity research and manufacturing. The company pioneered ...

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), founded in 1959 and located in Logan, Utah, is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) specializing in mission...

Space Intel Report provides intelligence and analysis on the space industry, covering commercial space activities, policy developments, and market tre...

The Space Science Institute conducts planetary science research and space education. The Boulder-based institute operates imaging systems on space mis...

Space Tango provides microgravity research and manufacturing services. The company operates automated research facilities on the ISS and develops tech...

The Space Telescope Science Institute operates the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes for NASA. STScI conducts astronomical research and manages t...

SpaceIL is an Israeli nonprofit organization that developed the Beresheet lunar lander. In 2019, Beresheet became the first privately-funded spacecraf...

SpacePharma provides microgravity research services using miniaturized laboratory payloads. The company operates experiments on the ISS and its own sa...

SpaceRef, founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C., is a media company focused on delivering news and information related to the space industry. ...

SpaceTEC is a national resource center for aerospace technical education. The organization develops standards and certifications for space and aerospa...

SpaceWatch Global is a Swiss media company founded in 2019 that operates as a digital magazine and intelligence platform focused on the space industry...

Stanford Space Initiative is a student-run organization developing satellites, rockets, and other space systems. Building the next generation of space...

Stanford Space Rendezvous Lab (SRL), founded in 2013 at Stanford University, is a research and academic organization focused on the development of aut...

Starlab Space is a US-led joint venture established in 2022, focused on developing the next generation of commercial space stations. The company aims ...

The Swiss Space Office (SSO), established in 1998 and based in Bern, Switzerland, functions as the national space agency coordinating Swiss space poli...

Technical University of Munich Space (TUM Space) is a research and academic group within the Technical University of Munich, founded in 2016. The orga...

The Planetary Society is the world's largest space interest group with members in 100+ countries. Advocates for planetary exploration and searches for...

The Space Review, founded in 2003 and based in Washington, D.C., is a media and analysis organization focused on the space industry. The company’s cor...

India's first rocket launch site. Sounding rocket launches. Equatorial research. Birthplace of Indian space program. ISRO heritage site....

TRISH advances human health and performance for deep space exploration. NASA-funded consortium led by Baylor College of Medicine focused on space biom...

TU Delft Space Institute coordinates aerospace research and education at the Delft University of Technology. Develops small satellites and space instr...

The Space Sciences Lab (SSL) at UC Berkeley is a leading research institution dedicated to space exploration and the development of innovative space i...

Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture is JAXA's facility for scientific satellite launches using the Epsilon solid rocket. The site also supp...

The UCLA Institute for Planets and Exoplanets (iPlex) is a research-focused academic institute dedicated to the study of planetary systems. Founded in...

Founded in 1999 and based in Courtenay, Canada, Universe Today is a digital media company specializing in space and astronomy news. The company operat...

Lunar and Planetary Laboratory leads major planetary science missions including the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return and HiRISE Mars camera. A global...

The University of Colorado Boulder's Aerospace Engineering Sciences department is a leading research institution for space science and engineering. Th...

Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is the world's only research institute to send instruments to all eight planets. Leads space scien...

University of Glasgow Space, operating within the James Watt School of Engineering, is a research-focused entity dedicated to advancing space technolo...

Space Physics Research Laboratory develops spacecraft instruments and conducts space plasma physics research. Built instruments for multiple NASA and ...

The University of Stuttgart’s Institut für Raumfahrtsysteme (IRS) is a leading European university-based space research institute, founded in 1970. It...

The University of Surrey Space Centre, established in 1979, is a leading center for small satellite research and education based in Guildford, United ...

The University of Texas at Austin Space Research Center is a long-standing research institution, established in 1960, focused on space-based Earth obs...

The University of Tokyo Space Science Institute (UTSSI) is a leading Japanese institution dedicated to space research, established in 1953. Rooted in ...

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), established in 1958 and based in Vienna, Austria, serves as the leading United Nations ent...

U R Rao Satellite Centre. ISRO's satellite development hub. All Indian satellites built here. IRS and INSAT heritage. Mission operations and assembly....

The USC Space Engineering Research Center (SERC), established in 2012 as part of the USC Viterbi Department of Astronautical Engineering, is a leading...

Universities Space Research Association is a nonprofit with 121 member universities conducting space research and operating facilities including the Q...

UT Austin Aerospace, formally the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics within the Cockrell School of Engineering at the Unive...

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) sponsored by the U.S. Space Force and affiliated with Utah State Uni...

Via Satellite provides news, analysis, and market research for the satellite industry. Leading publication covering satellite communications and space...

ISRO's lead center for rocket development. PSLV and GSLV development. Propulsion systems. Solid motor facilities. Heart of Indian launch vehicle progr...

VZLU Aerospace (Czech Aerospace Research Centre) provides thermal vacuum chambers, cleanrooms for satellite integration, wind tunnels, and materials l...

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia supports orbital and suborbital launches, including Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket for ISS resupply miss...

Yuri (Yuri LUX GmbH) is a space biotech company offering Lab-as-a-Service for life science research in microgravity using modular automated bioreactor...

Zero Gravity Corporation (ZERO-G) is the world's only FAA-approved commercial provider of weightless parabolic flights in the United States. Operating...

Arkadia Space, founded in 2020 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a space company focused on the development of advanced propulsion systems. The company’s...

Blue Skies Space provides satellite astronomy data as a service through a dedicated fleet of satellites. Their Mauve satellite focuses on stellar spec...

European Spaceflight, founded in 2019 and based in Bremen, Germany, is a media company focused exclusively on covering the European space industry. Th...

Hypersonic Technology, founded in 2020 and based in Pretoria, South Africa, is a developing company focused on the research and development of advance...

Phantom Works Space is a research and development division of The Boeing Company, located in Huntington Beach, California. Established in 2020, the or...

Phase Space Manufacturing, founded in 2020 and based in Seattle, United States, is a manufacturing company focused on advanced motion capture systems....

ESA precision formation flying mission. Solar coronagraph. Two-spacecraft mission. Technology demonstration....

SES quantum communications initiative. Eagle-1 QKD satellite with ESA. Secure European quantum network. Part of EuroQCI infrastructure....

Solar Foods, founded in 2017 and based in Espoo, Finland, is a food technology company pioneering novel protein production. The company’s core busines...

Space Radiation Services, founded in 2022 and based in Boulder, Colorado, is an engineering consulting and research firm specializing in radiation tes...

SpacePower, established in 2022 and based in Noordwijk, Netherlands, is an initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA) focused on the development of...

Founded in 2018 and based in Bangkok, Thailand, Spaceth is a media and education company focused on space exploration, astronomy, and related scientif...