Leaf Space Italy

Leaf Space Italy, founded in 2014, is a ground segment service provider simplifying satellite connectivity worldwide. The company operates a fully owned and operated global network of over 40 ground stations, offering scalable and cost-effective communication solutions for a diverse range of mission sizes. Their core service, LEAF LINE, provides Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) with per-minute pricing, supporting both Command & Control (TT&C) and payload data transmission for satellites.

Leaf Space distinguishes itself through its Software Defined Radio (SDR) suite, ensuring broad RF communication compatibility and support for the latest waveforms and protocols, including CCSDS and DVB-S2. They currently support over 5000 satellite passes per month and boast an average contact gap of 13-15 minutes for typical missions. The company provides 12 hours of continuous support daily and offers a transparent, scalable cost model with no minimum usage commitments.

Leaf Space has established itself as a reliable partner for satellite operators, including Endurosat, Pixxel, and D-Orbit, with over 50% of their operations supporting missions originating from the United States. Recognized with the Astrospace Awards Scale-Up of the Year 2025, Leaf Space is expanding its service offerings with new solutions like Leaf Key and Leaf Hosting to meet growing demand for higher capacity and sovereign ground infrastructure.