🇩🇪 Country Profile

Space Companies in Germany

68 space organizations headquartered in Germany driving innovation in the global aerospace industry.

Quick Facts

National space agency
DLR
Agency established
1969
Agency headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Tracked organizations
68 space companies & agencies
Industry active since
1903
Primary space hub
Munich (19 companies)
Leading sector
launch-services (10 companies)

About DLR

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is Germany's national aeronautics and space research center. DLR conducts research in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, and security. The agency operates research facilities, develops satellite technology, and manages German participation in ESA programs and international missions…

Official site
68
Total Companies
2
Public Companies
6
Space Hubs
64
Sectors
Top Cities: Munich (19) Berlin (9) Bremen (6) Stuttgart (3) Augsburg (3) Cologne (2)

Top Sectors

Quick Stats

Companies with funding
0
Active/Operational
50
In Development
12

All Companies (68)

Airbus Space Exploration

operational
Bremen Est. 2000

Airbus Space and Defence develops spacecraft, satellites, and space exploration systems. Building th…

satellite manufacturing lunar human spaceflight

Airmo

operational
Munich Est. 2022

Founded in 2022 and based in Munich, Germany, Airmo is a European startup focused on developing smal…

earth observation small satellites sensors

Alpine Space Ventures

operational
Munich Est. 2020

Alpine Space Ventures is a Munich-based VC exclusively investing in early-stage space companies. The…

investment

Astos Solutions

operational
Stuttgart Est. 2006

Astos Solutions, founded in 2006 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, is a space systems engineering com…

simulation software engineering

ASTROFEIN

operational
Berlin Est. 1993

ASTROFEIN, founded in 1993 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a specialized aerospace company focused …

components spacecraft components small satellites

Atmos Space Cargo

operational
Munich Est. 2021

Atmos Space Cargo develops the Phoenix reentry spacecraft with an inflatable heat shield for returni…

in space services human spaceflight

AZUR SPACE Solar Power

operational
Heilbronn Est. 1964

AZUR SPACE is the European leader in multi-junction solar cells for space with 50+ years experience.…

power systems

Berlin Space Technologies

operational
Berlin Est. 2010

Berlin Space Technologies, founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a space technology compa…

satellite manufacturing spacecraft components small satellites

Constellr

operational
Freiburg Est. 2020

Constellr develops precision thermal imaging satellites for agriculture and environmental monitoring…

earth observation

CPI VERTEX Antennentechnik

operational

Worldwide supplier of precision antenna systems and ground stations with full motion antennas up to …

earth observation ground systems antennas

Dcubed

operational
Munich Est. 2019

Leader in deployable structures and in-space manufacturing of solar arrays. ARAQYS system will demon…

deployable structures in space manufacturing power systems

Deutsches Museum

operational
Munich Est. 1903

The Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany is one of the world's largest science and technology museums…

education aerospace

DLR

operational
Cologne Est. 1969

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is Germany's national aeronautics and space research center. DLR c…

space agency research aerospace

EOMAP

operational
Seefeld Est. 2006

EOMAP provides satellite-derived water quality and bathymetry data. The German company uses Earth ob…

analytics earth observation

EOS GmbH

operational

World's leading industrial 3D printing provider since 1989. Over 30 alloys and 75 qualified processe…

launch services manufacturing materials

European Astronaut Centre

operational
Cologne Est. 1990

The EAC is ESA's official headquarters for astronaut selection, training, and support. Includes 100+…

training human spaceflight

Exolaunch

operational
Berlin Est. 2017

Exolaunch is a leading launch services provider specializing in small satellite deployment and rides…

satellite services rideshare

German Orbital Systems

operational
Berlin Est. 2014

German Orbital Systems, founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Berlin, is a …

satellite manufacturing cubesats small satellites

Hannover Re Space

operational
Hannover Est. 1966

Third-largest reinsurer globally. Writing aviation and space business for over 30 years. Provides ob…

space insurance

HENSOLDT

operational
Est. 2017

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

satellite manufacturing defense data services

HPS GmbH

operational
Munich Est. 2000

HPS is the European specialist for satellite antennas of all sizes. Develops solid reflector antenna…

antennas deployable structures

IABG

operational
Ottobrunn Est. 1961

IABG operates major European space simulation facilities including thermal vacuum chambers from 2m t…

testing

Jena-Optronik

operational
Jena Est. 1991

Jena-Optronik, founded in 1991 and based in Jena, Germany, is a company specializing in attitude det…

spacecraft components satellite subsystems sensors

LiveEO

operational
Berlin Est. 2017

LiveEO provides satellite-based infrastructure monitoring using AI analysis. The German company moni…

analytics earth observation

LS telcom

operational
Lichtenau Est. 1992

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

spectrum management software telecommunications

Morpheus Space

operational
Dresden Est. 2018

Morpheus Space develops electric propulsion systems for small satellites and in-space mobility. The …

propulsion

MT Aerospace

operational
Augsburg Est. 1970

MT Aerospace, founded in 1970 and based in Augsburg, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of lightweig…

manufacturing launch vehicles spacecraft components

Munich Re Space

operational
Munich Est. 1880

Munich Re is a leading reinsurer providing capacity for space risks. The company underwrites launch …

space insurance

Narda Safety Test Solutions

operational
Pfullingen Est. 2000

Narda Safety Test Solutions, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Pfullingen, Germany, is a global p…

spectrum management instruments testing

ND SatCom

operational
Immenstaad Est. 1969

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

ground systems satellite communications defense

Neutron Star Systems

operational

German developer of SUPREME superconductor-based magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters scalable from 1kW to…

propulsion

OHB System

operational
Bremen Est. 1981

OHB System develops satellites and space systems for science, Earth observation, and navigation. Maj…

satellite manufacturing launch services

OKAPI:Orbits

operational
Braunschweig Est. 2018

OKAPI:Orbits provides Space Traffic Management solutions that reduce collision probabilities by 60% …

space situational awareness software

OroraTech

operational
Munich Est. 2018

OroraTech operates thermal infrared satellites for wildfire detection and monitoring. The German com…

earth observation

Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum

operational
Peenemünde Est. 1991

The Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum in Germany preserves the history of rocket development at…

launch services

Planet Labs Germany

operational
Berlin Est. 2018

Planet's German operations support European customer relationships and regulatory compliance. Planet…

earth observation

Reflex Aerospace

operational
Munich Est. 2021

Reflex Aerospace is a NewSpace startup offering rapid custom 75-500kg small satellites with 12-month…

satellite manufacturing

SGL Carbon

operational
Wiesbaden Est. 1992

SGL Carbon, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, is a specialist in the developm…

composites materials manufacturing

Space Ventures Investors

operational
Frankfurt Est. 2014

Space Ventures Investors (SVI) is a Frankfurt-based investment firm for commercial satellite operato…

investment

SpaceTech GmbH

operational
Immenstaad Est. 1991

SpaceTech GmbH, founded in 1991 and based in Immenstaad, Germany, specializes in the development and…

ground systems software satellite communications

Technical University of Munich Space

operational
Munich Est. 2016

Technical University of Munich Space (TUM Space) is a research and academic group within the Technic…

academic research small satellites

Tesat-Spacecom

operational
Backnang Est. 2001

Tesat-Spacecom is a German company specializing in satellite communication payloads and laser commun…

satellite communications laser communications components

The Exploration Company

operational
Munich Est. 2021

The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a reusable spacecraft for cargo transport to space statio…

spacecraft human spaceflight launch services

TU Munich Aerospace

operational
Munich

Technical University of Munich's Department of Aerospace and Geodesy conducts world-class research i…

satellite manufacturing research robotics

University of Stuttgart Aerospace

operational
Stuttgart

University of Stuttgart's Institute of Space Systems and Institute of Aircraft Design are leaders in…

satellite manufacturing propulsion research

University of Stuttgart IRS

operational
Stuttgart Est. 1970

The University of Stuttgart’s Institut für Raumfahrtsysteme (IRS) is a leading European university-b…

research academic small satellites

UP42

operational
Berlin Est. 2018

UP42 operates a geospatial marketplace and developer platform providing access to satellite imagery …

analytics

Vyoma

operational
Darmstadt Est. 2020

Vyoma develops space traffic management services using proprietary tracking data and AI. The German …

space situational awareness software

Yuri

operational
Meckenbeuren Est. 2019

Yuri (Yuri LUX GmbH) is a space biotech company offering Lab-as-a-Service for life science research …

in space manufacturing research

Yuri Gravity

operational
Meckenbeuren Est. 2019

German microgravity services company. Bioreactors for ISS. Parabolic flight services. Microgravity r…

life sciences biotechnology space stations

MTU Aero Engines Space

public
Munich Est. 1934 MTX.DE

MTU Aero Engines develops aerospace propulsion components and systems. The German company manufactur…

propulsion aerospace components

OHB SE

public
Bremen Est. 1981 OHB.DE

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

satellite manufacturing defense earth observation

Alcan Systems

development
Darmstadt Est. 2016

Alcan Systems, founded in 2016 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a smart antenna company specializ…

antennas satellite communications satellite services

European Spaceflight

development
Bremen Est. 2019

European Spaceflight, founded in 2019 and based in Bremen, Germany, is a media company focused exclu…

media data services services

HyImpulse Technologies

development
Neuenstadt am Kocher Est. 2018

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH is a German aerospace company focused on revolutionizing access to space…

launch services propulsion

Hypersat

development
Munich Est. 2020

Hypersat, founded in 2020 and based in Munich, Germany, is a company focused on the development of s…

satellite communications satellites communications

Isar Aerospace

development
Ottobrunn Est. 2018

Isar Aerospace is a German aerospace company founded in March 2018 by Daniel Metzler (CEO), Markus B…

launch services

ISPTech

development
Munich Est. 2020

ISPTech, founded in 2020 and based in Munich, Germany, is a space propulsion company specializing in…

propulsion small satellites spacecraft components

Orbitalum

development
Bremen Est. 2021

Orbitalum is a German micro-launcher startup based in Bremen developing small satellite launch capab…

launch services small launcher

Polaris Spaceplanes

development
Bremen Est. 2019

Polaris develops reusable spaceplanes that can take off and land from any airport. Their Aurora spac…

launch services spacecraft

RFA (Rocket Factory Augsburg)

development
Augsburg Est. 2018

Rocket Factory Augsburg develops the RFA ONE orbital launch vehicle for small and medium satellites.…

launch services

Rivada Space Networks

development
Munich Est. 2021

600-satellite LEO constellation with optical inter-satellite links. Patent-protected mesh network ar…

satellite operators connectivity telecommunications

Rocket Factory Augsburg

development
Augsburg Est. 2018

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is a German launch vehicle company developing the RFA ONE rocket for s…

launch services

SPAICE

development
Munich Est. 2021

SPAICE, founded in 2021 and based in Munich, Germany, is a nascent space technology company focused …

software ai in space services

AXESS Networks

acquired
Munich Est. 2010

AXESS Networks provides managed satellite communication services for enterprise and government. Oper…

satellite communications services

BlackBridge

acquired
Berlin Est. 2004

BlackBridge, founded in 2004 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a company historically focused on Eart…

earth observation agriculture satellite operators

Mynaric

restructured
Munich Est. 2009

Mynaric is a leading manufacturer of laser optical communication terminals for satellite constellati…

satellite communications laser communications

PTScientists

restructured
Berlin Est. 2008

PTScientists (Part-Time Scientists) developed the ALINA lunar lander and Audi lunar quattro rovers. …

lunar