🇺🇸 Country Profile

Space Companies in United States

720 space organizations headquartered in United States driving innovation in the global aerospace industry.

Quick Facts

National space agency
JPL - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Agency established
1936
Agency headquarters
Pasadena, United States
Tracked organizations
720 space companies & agencies
Industry active since
1906
Primary space hub
Washington (31 companies)
Leading sector
defense (101 companies)

About JPL - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research center managed by Caltech. JPL builds and operates robotic spacecraft exploring the solar system and conducts cutting-edge space and Earth science research.

Official site
720
Total Companies
63
Public Companies
6
Space Hubs
129
Sectors
Top Cities: Washington (31) San Francisco (30) Los Angeles (26) New York (21) Denver (21) Houston (20)

Top Sectors

Quick Stats

Companies with funding
11
Active/Operational
483
In Development
136

All Companies (720)

490 BioTech

operational
Boulder Est. 2017

Biotechnology company using space environment to enhance crop genetics. Sends seeds to ISS for micro…

life sciences biotechnology agriculture

a.i. solutions

operational
Lanham Est. 1996

a.i. solutions provides the Meridian flight dynamics ground system powered by FreeFlyer, used on 250…

software

a16z Space

operational
Menlo Park Est. 2009

a16z Space, a division of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), focuses on investing …

investment data services satellite services

Aalyria

operational
Livermore Est. 2022

Aalyria, founded in 2022 and based in Livermore, California, is a network orchestration company spec…

optical communications software connectivity

AAR Corp Space

operational
Wood Dale Est. 1951 AIR

AAR Corp provides aerospace products and services including parts supply, maintenance, and engineeri…

aerospace components services

Accion Systems

operational
Boston Est. 2014

Accion Systems develops compact electrospray propulsion systems for small satellites. The company's …

propulsion

Ad Astra Rocket

operational
Webster Est. 2005

Ad Astra Rocket Company, founded in 2005 and based in Webster, United States, is a spaceflight techn…

propulsion electric propulsion in space services

Advanced Cooling Technologies

operational
Lancaster Est. 2003

ACT is a premier thermal management solutions company offering heat pipes, loop heat pipes, and liqu…

thermal systems

Advanced Space

operational
Westminster Est. 2011

Advanced Space provides mission planning, spacecraft navigation, and on-orbit autonomy services. Dev…

space situational awareness in space services navigation

Aegis Space Law

operational
Washington Est. 2015

Aegis Space Law is a U.S.-based legal firm specializing in the rapidly evolving field of commercial …

legal space law consulting

Aerojet Rocketdyne

operational
Palm Bay Est. 1942

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

propulsion defense aerospace

Aerospace & Defense Recruiters

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2010

Aerospace & Defense Recruiters is a Los Angeles-based firm specializing in talent acquisition within…

recruitment staffing aerospace

Aerospace Corporation

operational
El Segundo Est. 1960

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

research defense

Aerospace Industries Association

operational
Arlington Est. 1919

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is the premier trade association representing America's a…

industry association advocacy aerospace

Aerostar

operational
Sioux Falls Est. 1956

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

haps stratospheric aerospace

AeroVironment HAPS

operational
Arlington Est. 1971

AeroVironment HAPS is a division of AeroVironment, Inc., a company founded in 1971 and specializing …

haps stratospheric aerospace

Aethero

operational
McLean Est. 2019

Aethero (formerly OrbitsEdge) develops edge computing hardware for satellites and spacecraft. The co…

computing components ai

AI SpaceFactory

operational
New York Est. 2017

AI SpaceFactory is a space architecture and technology company that won NASA's 3D Printed Habitat Ch…

construction lunar

AIAA

operational
Reston Est. 1963

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. World's largest aerospace professional society. …

industry association aerospace education

Aibedo Intelligence

operational
San Francisco Est. 2019

Aibedo Intelligence (Aibedo Intelligence) is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 focused o…

ai analytics earth observation

AiDash

operational
San Jose Est. 2019

AiDash is an enterprise SaaS company providing satellite and AI-powered remote inspection and monito…

geospatial

Airbus OneWeb Satellites

operational
Merritt Island Est. 2016

Airbus OneWeb Satellites is a joint venture established in 2016, focused on the manufacturing of sat…

satellite manufacturing satellites manufacturing

Airbus Ventures

operational
Menlo Park Est. 2015

Airbus Ventures is the corporate VC arm of Airbus Group with a $150M fund. Headquartered in Silicon …

investment

Akin Space Law & Policy

operational
Washington Est. 1945

Akin Gump's Space Law & Policy practice advises clients across the space industry. Team includes for…

legal consulting policy

Aliro Quantum

operational

US developer of entanglement-based quantum networking software for satellite systems. Enabling distr…

satellite manufacturing software quantum

Altius Space Machines

operational
Broomfield Est. 2010

Altius Space Machines, founded in 2010 and based in Broomfield, Colorado, is a company focused on th…

in space services robotics spacecraft components

Amazon Kuiper Systems

operational
Redmond Est. 2019

Amazon's Project Kuiper is a planned constellation of 3,236 low Earth orbit satellites designed to p…

satellite communications connectivity satellite operators

Amazon Leo

operational
Seattle Est. 2019

Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) is Amazon's ambitious satellite internet constellation targetin…

satellite communications satellite operators

AMERGINT Technologies

operational

Developer of software-defined signal processing for satellite ground systems, providing modems, base…

satellite manufacturing software communications

American Dynamism Acquisition Co

operational
San Francisco Est. 2024 ADAC

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

investment spac defense

AMSAT

operational
Kensington Est. 1969

Founded in 1969 and based in Kensington, United States, AMSAT – The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporat…

satellite manufacturing satellite communications satellite operators

Anduril Industries

operational
Costa Mesa Est. 2017

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

defense robotics space situational awareness

Ansys AGI

operational
Exton Est. 1989

Develops Systems Tool Kit (STK) and Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK), industry-standard mission e…

simulation software engineering

Ansys Space

operational
Canonsburg Est. 1970

Ansys Space, founded in 1970 and based in Canonsburg, United States, is a provider of engineering si…

software simulation aerospace

Antaris

operational
Sunnyvale Est. 2020

Antaris provides a software platform for designing, building, and operating satellites. Enables rapi…

software satellite manufacturing

Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle)

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2011

Anuvu, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a provider of connectivity and entertain…

satellite communications aviation maritime

Aon International Space Brokers

operational
Washington Est. 1977

Aon International Space Brokers, founded in 1977 and based in Washington, United States, is a leadin…

space insurance insurance services

AOSense

operational

US developer of cold atom quantum inertial sensors achieving first in-flight quantum navigation demo…

sensors quantum navigation

Aperture Optical Sciences

operational

Aperture Optical Sciences is a United States-based company specializing in the design and manufactur…

satellite manufacturing satellite communications spacecraft components

Apex

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2022

Apex is a satellite manufacturing company producing standardized small satellite buses at unpreceden…

satellite manufacturing spacecraft satellites

APL - Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

operational
Laurel Est. 1942

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory develops spacecraft and instruments for NASA missions. APL …

research spacecraft

Apollo Fusion

operational
Sunnyvale Est. 2016

Now Astra subsidiary. Develops Hall effect thrusters for small and medium satellites. Apollo Constel…

electric propulsion propulsion

Applied Composites

operational
Los Angeles Est. 1989

Aerospace composites manufacturer specializing in satellite structures, antenna reflectors, and laun…

composites structures satellite subsystems

Applied Technical Services

operational

Provides comprehensive space radiation testing including TID, SEE, and radiation-hardened electronic…

electronics testing

Argonne National Lab Space

operational
Argonne Est. 1946

Argonne National Laboratory, established in 1946 and located in Argonne, Illinois, conducts research…

research materials simulation

Arizona State SESE

operational
Tempe Est. 2006

Arizona State University’s School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), founded in 2006 and located…

research academic planetary science

Arizona State Space Exploration

operational
Tempe

ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration is a leader in planetary science, astrobiology, and spac…

aerospace

Arkisys

operational
Los Alamitos Est. 2019

Develops orbital Port platforms for satellite servicing, assembly, and logistics using modular robot…

robotics in space services

Assure Space

operational
Bethesda Est. 1973

Assure Space, founded in 1973 and based in Bethesda, United States, is a company focused on providin…

space insurance insurance services

Astralytical

operational
Melbourne Est. 2016

Astralytical is a boutique space consulting firm founded in 2016, specializing in analysis of emergi…

consulting analytics services

Astranis

operational
San Francisco Est. 2015

Astranis Space Technologies designs and manufactures small geostationary telecommunications satellit…

satellite communications

Astranis Space Technologies

operational
San Francisco Est. 2015

Astranis builds small geostationary satellites for dedicated broadband connectivity. Their MicroGEO …

telecommunications satellite operators connectivity

Astro Digital

operational
Santa Clara Est. 2014

Astro Digital is a Littleton, Colorado-based Mission-as-a-Service provider founded in 2015, designin…

earth observation satellite manufacturing

Astrobee Space

operational
Moffett Field Est. 2017

Astrobee Space, founded in 2017 and based at Moffett Field, California, develops free-flying robotic…

robotics space stations space technology

Astrobee Space Services (NASA)

operational
Mountain View Est. 2019

Astrobee is NASA's free-flying robot assistant aboard the ISS. Provides autonomous inspection, cargo…

robotics research

Astrobotic

operational
Pittsburgh Est. 2007

Astrobotic Technology is a Pittsburgh-based lunar logistics company providing delivery services to t…

lunar spacecraft

AstroForge

operational
Huntington Beach Est. 2022

AstroForge is developing asteroid mining technology to extract platinum group metals from near-Earth…

asteroid mining space resources

Astrolab

operational
Hawthorne Est. 2019

Founded in 2019 and based in Hawthorne, California, Astrolab is a space robotics company focused on …

lunar robotics spacecraft

Astronics Corporation

operational
Est. 1968

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

satellite communications defense

Astroport Space Technologies

operational
San Antonio Est. 2020

Astroport Space Technologies develops construction materials and infrastructure for lunar and planet…

lunar construction in space manufacturing

Astroscale U.S.

operational
Denver, Colorado Est. 2020

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

in space services debris removal satellite servicing

Atlas Space Operations

operational
Traverse City Est. 2015

Atlas Space Operations is a software-centric, cloud-based ground network provider operating the Free…

ground systems satellite communications

ATRX

operational

Developer of Hummingbird single-stage-to-orbit space plane with horizontal takeoff/landing. Founded …

aerospace

Aurelia Institute

operational
Cambridge Est. 2020

Founded in 2020 and based in Cambridge, United States, Aurelia Institute is a non-profit organizatio…

research space stations in space manufacturing

AvL Technologies

operational
Asheville Est. 1994

Manufacturer of mobile satellite antenna systems including vehicle-mounted, flyaway, and fixed earth…

ground systems antennas satellite communications

AWS Ground Station

operational
Seattle Est. 2018

AWS Ground Station is Amazon Web Services' satellite ground station service providing fully managed …

ground systems software

Axiom Materials

operational
Santa Ana Est. 2009

Axiom Materials, founded in 2009 and based in Santa Ana, California, is a materials manufacturer spe…

materials composites manufacturing

Axiom Space

operational
Houston Est. 2016

Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station while conducting pioneering priva…

space stations human spaceflight leo

B612 Foundation

operational
Mill Valley Est. 2002

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

defense research

Ball Aerospace

operational
Boulder Est. 1956

Ball Aerospace, now part of BAE Systems' Space & Mission Systems division following the $5.6 billion…

satellite manufacturing instruments

Ball Aerospace Antennas

operational
Boulder Est. 1956

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

antennas defense satellite communications

Bally Ribbon Mills

operational
Bally Est. 1923

Bally Ribbon Mills is a US-based manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and productio…

thermal systems composites manufacturing

Basalt

operational

Developer of Dispatch spacecraft OS for autonomous satellite tasking and fleet coordination. Y Combi…

satellite manufacturing robotics

Baylor College of Medicine NSBRI

operational
Houston Est. 2008

The Center for Space Medicine at Baylor advances space medicine research and training. Develops coun…

space medicine research

Benchmark Space Systems

operational
Burlington Est. 2017

Benchmark Space Systems develops green propulsion systems for small satellites. The company manufact…

propulsion

Berkshire Hathaway Space

operational
Stamford Est. 1967

Berkshire Hathaway Space, a division of Berkshire Hathaway established in 1967 and based in Stamford…

insurance space insurance space finance

Bessemer Venture Partners Space

operational
San Francisco Est. 1911

Bessemer Venture Partners is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1911. The firm in…

investment space technology ai

BioServe Space Technologies

operational
Boulder Est. 1987

BioServe develops biotechnology research hardware for spaceflight. University of Colorado lab that h…

space medicine research life sciences

BlackSky Technology

operational
Herndon Est. 2014

BlackSky Technology operates a constellation of high-revisit Earth observation satellites providing …

earth observation analytics

Blue Canyon Technologies

operational
Boulder Est. 2008

Blue Canyon Technologies provides high-performance satellite buses and ADCS systems including the XA…

satellite manufacturing components

Blue Canyon Technologies (Raytheon)

operational
Lafayette Est. 2008

Blue Canyon Technologies, a Raytheon company located in Lafayette, Colorado, specializes in the desi…

satellite manufacturing spacecraft components small satellites

Blue Halo

operational
Arlington Est. 2020

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

defense space situational awareness

Blue Origin

operational
Kent Est. 2000

Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded by Amazon f…

launch services human spaceflight propulsion

bluShift Aerospace

operational
Brunswick Est. 2014

bluShift Aerospace, founded in 2014 and based in Brunswick, Maine, is a propulsion company focused o…

launch vehicles propulsion space technology

Boyd Corporation

operational

Boyd Corporation is a materials science and thermal management company specializing in engineered ma…

aerospace components manufacturing

Breakthrough Initiatives

operational
Palo Alto Est. 2015

Breakthrough Initiatives funds programs exploring the universe, including Breakthrough Starshot (int…

research propulsion

BridgeComm

operational
Denver Est. 2015

BridgeComm specializes in optical wireless communications and laser communication terminals. The com…

optical communications

Bryce Tech (now Bryce Space and Technology)

operational
Alexandria Est. 2010

Bryce provides research and analysis on space industry trends. Publishes the annual State of the Sat…

research consulting

BryceTech

operational
Alexandria Est. 2013

BryceTech provides research, analysis, and consulting services for the space and technology sectors.…

consulting

Busek

operational
Natick Est. 1985

Busek Company, founded in 1985 and based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of…

propulsion

California Science Center

operational
Los Angeles Est. 1951

The California Science Center in Los Angeles is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the only shuttl…

education

CalPoly CubeSat Lab

operational
San Luis Obispo Est. 1999

The Cal Poly CubeSat Lab, established in 1999 at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis O…

small satellites academic research

Caltech GALCIT

operational
Pasadena Est. 1928

The Graduate Aerospace Laboratories at the California Institute of Technology (GALCIT) is a leading …

research education aerospace

Caltech Space Challenge

operational
Pasadena Est. 2011

Caltech leads aerospace research and education, hosting the annual Space Challenge and conducting pi…

research education university

Caltech Space Solar Power Project

operational
Pasadena Est. 2011

The Caltech Space Solar Power Project (SSPP), founded in 2011 and based in Pasadena, California, is …

power systems research space technology

Cape Analytics

operational
Mountain View Est. 2014

Cape Analytics, founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, is a company focused on prov…

geospatial data services analytics

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

operational
Cape Canaveral Est. 1950

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

spaceports defense

Capella Space

operational
San Francisco Est. 2016

Capella Space is America's first commercial synthetic aperture radar satellite company, providing 24…

earth observation radar imaging

Carbon Mapper

operational
Pasadena Est. 2021

Founded in 2021 and based in Pasadena, California, Carbon Mapper is an Earth observation company foc…

earth observation satellite operations data services

Catalyst Space Accelerator

operational
Colorado Springs Est. 2019

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

accelerator defense space technology

Cecil Spaceport

operational
Jacksonville Est. 2010

Jacksonville Aviation Authority spaceport. Horizontal launch operations. Boeing, Space Florida partn…

spaceports launch services

Celestis

operational
Houston Est. 1994

Celestis, founded in 1994 and based in Houston, Texas, is a launch services provider specializing in…

launch services space tourism services

CelesTrak

operational
Wailuku Est. 1985

CelesTrak, founded in 1985 and based in Wailuku, United States, is a provider of space data services…

space situational awareness data services satellite operations

Cemvita Factory

operational
Houston Est. 2017

Cemvita develops biotechnology for space resource utilization. Creates engineered microbes to produc…

biotechnology

Ceres Robotics

operational
Oakland Est. 2017

Develops robotic lunar landers, rovers and software for surface exploration. Founded by former NASA …

lunar rovers lunar landers lunar

Cesium

operational
Philadelphia Est. 2011

Cesium, founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, is a software company specializing in 3D geospati…

software geospatial data services

CesiumAstro

operational
Austin Est. 2017

CesiumAstro develops multi-beam phased array communications systems for satellites, UAVs, and other …

satellite communications lunar

Chloris Geospatial

operational
Boston Est. 2021

Chloris Geospatial is a forest carbon intelligence company combining AI, machine learning, and satel…

geospatial earth observation

Climavision

operational
Louisville Est. 2018

Weather technology company with ground radar network. Satellite weather data integration. Predictive…

weather radar data services

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions

operational
Lowell Est. 2020

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions manufactures radiation-hardened electronics and RF components f…

components spacecraft components antennas

Cognitive Space

operational
Houston Est. 2018

Cognitive Space provides an AI-powered automated satellite operations platform. CNTIENT.Optimize use…

software ai

ColliMate Space

operational

AI-driven satellite data delivery optimization platform. ColliMate Nexus provides real-time planning…

satellite manufacturing

Colorado Space Coalition

operational
Colorado Springs Est. 2015

The Colorado Space Coalition represents Colorado's aerospace industry, one of the largest in the Uni…

industry association advocacy consulting

Commercial Spaceflight Federation

operational
Washington Est. 2006

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation represents the commercial spaceflight industry. CSF advocates …

industry association

Comsearch

operational
Sterling Est. 1977

Founded in 1977 and based in Sterling, Virginia, Comsearch is a global leader specializing in spectr…

spectrum management consulting telecommunications

COMSPOC

operational
Exton Est. 2014

First operational commercial space situational awareness center, spun off from AGI in 2020. Delivers…

space situational awareness software

Cooley Space Practice

operational
Palo Alto Est. 1920

Global law firm with multidisciplinary spacetech and satellite practice connecting enterprises and i…

legal space law

Cornell Space Sciences

operational
Ithaca Est. 1865

Cornell's Department of Astronomy and Space Sciences conducts planetary science research and has con…

research planetary science

COSMIC - Constellation Observing System for Meteorology

operational
Boulder Est. 2006

COSMIC is a joint US-Taiwan mission using GPS radio occultation to measure atmospheric conditions. T…

earth observation weather research

Cosmic Shielding Corporation

operational

Creator of world's first multifunctional shielding polymer Plasteel for radiation protection. Three …

launch services electronics communications

CPI

operational
Est. 1948

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a global leader in microwave, radio frequency (RF), power…

satellite communications satellite subsystems spacecraft components

Cryptosat

operational

Orbital compute provider using space-hardened GPUs/TPUs for on-orbit AI processing. Now Aptos Orbita…

launch services in space services

CSSMA

operational
Washington Est. 2016

The Commercial Smallsat Spectrum Management Association (CSSMA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association add…

industry association satellite communications

CU Aerospace

operational
Champaign Est. 1998

CU Aerospace develops advanced propulsion systems for small satellites. Provides PPT thrusters and p…

propulsion

Dark Sky

operational
Tucson Est. 1988

DarkSky International, founded in 1988 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a European space company ded…

advocacy research ai

Data Collective DCVC

operational

Data Collective (DCVC) is a deep tech venture capital firm founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, U…

investment ai data services

Datum Systems

operational

Datum Systems is a United States-based manufacturer specializing in satellite and troposcatter commu…

satellite communications satellite subsystems components

Dayton T. Brown

operational
Bohemia Est. 1950

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an established, independent testing laboratory serving the military, aerosp…

testing aerospace engineering

Descartes Labs

operational
Santa Fe Est. 2014

Descartes Labs is a geospatial intelligence company analyzing satellite and aerial imagery using mac…

analytics

DLA Piper Space

operational
Washington Est. 2005

DLA Piper Space is the aerospace-focused legal team within DLA Piper, a global law firm with a prese…

legal space law consulting

DM3D Technology

operational

Leading Directed Energy Deposition provider for large-scale metal additive manufacturing. Printing 1…

launch services manufacturing

Draper

operational
Cambridge Est. 1932

Draper is an engineering organization providing navigation, guidance, and control systems for space …

lunar navigation

Draper Laboratory

operational
Cambridge Est. 1932

Draper Laboratory, founded in 1932 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit research an…

lunar landers navigation research

Dynetics Lunar

operational
Huntsville Est. 1974

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

lunar landers propulsion defense

E2MC Space

operational
Washington Est. 2018

E2MC Space is an investment firm and advisory focused on the commercial space sector. The firm provi…

space finance investment

EaglePicher Technologies

operational
Joplin Est. 1843

Leading space battery manufacturer with heritage dating to Explorer 1 in 1958. Produces lithium-ion,…

power systems

Ecliptic Enterprises

operational

Ecliptic Enterprises is a United States-based company specializing in the design, development, and s…

components spacecraft components satellite manufacturing

Electric Sky

operational
Redmond Est. 2019

Electric Sky, founded in 2019 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a technology company focused on t…

power systems propulsion space technology

Element U.S. Space & Defense

operational

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

satellite manufacturing defense testing

Eli Lilly Space Research

operational
Indianapolis Est. 1876

Eli Lilly Space Research represents a unique extension of Eli Lilly and Company’s pharmaceutical res…

space medicine research life sciences

Elmet Technologies

operational

Largest US-owned producer of tungsten and molybdenum materials. High-density tungsten heavy alloy fo…

materials

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

operational
Daytona Beach Est. 1926

World's largest aeronautical university, specializing in aerospace engineering, space physics, and p…

propulsion engineering education

EnerSys ABSL

operational
Reading Est. 2000

EnerSys ABSL, founded in 2000, is a global leader in stored energy solutions, specializing in the de…

power systems aerospace satellite subsystems

Epsilon3

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2021

Epsilon3 is a space operations software company founded by former SpaceX and Google engineers. The c…

software operations manufacturing

Ethos Space

operational

Lunar infrastructure startup extracting liquid oxygen from regolith for spacecraft propellant and bu…

propulsion

Everyday Astronaut

operational
Cedar Falls Est. 2014

Founded in 2014 and based in Cedar Falls, United States, Everyday Astronaut is a media and education…

media education space technology

ExoAnalytic Solutions

operational
Irvine Est. 2007

ExoAnalytic Solutions operates a global network of optical telescopes for space surveillance. The co…

space situational awareness analytics

EXOS Aerospace

operational
Caddo Mills Est. 2014

Exos Aerospace, founded in 2014 and based in Caddo Mills, Texas, is a launch vehicle company focused…

launch services launch vehicles in space services

Exoterra Resources

operational
Littleton Est. 2011

ExoTerra develops electric propulsion and solar power systems for small spacecraft. Provides complet…

propulsion

Experior Laboratories

operational
San Antonio Est. 1968

Founded in 1968 and based in San Antonio, Texas, Experior Laboratories is a leading provider of test…

testing thermal systems aerospace

Fibertek

operational
Herndon Est. 1987

Fibertek develops laser and electro-optic systems for space communications. The company built the up…

optical communications components

Final Frontier Design

operational
Brooklyn Est. 2010

Final Frontier Design, founded in 2010 and based in Brooklyn, New York, is a company focused on the …

human spaceflight space technology manufacturing

Final Frontier Medical Devices

operational
Paoli Est. 2012

Final Frontier developed the DxtER medical diagnostic device, winner of the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZ…

space medicine life sciences

Firefly Aerospace

operational
Cedar Park Est. 2014

Firefly Aerospace is a space launch and in-space services company developing the Alpha small launch …

launch services spacecraft

Firehawk Aerospace

operational
Est. 2019

Developer of 3D-printed hybrid rocket motors using 3D-Ultra additive manufacturing. Raised $60M Seri…

launch services manufacturing

For All Moonkind

operational
New York Est. 2017

Protecting human heritage in outer space. Apollo landing sites preservation advocacy. UN recognition…

nonprofit lunar

Founders Fund Space

operational
San Francisco Est. 2005

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

investment satellite communications satellite services

FreeFall Aerospace

operational
Tucson Est. 2016

FreeFall Aerospace is a University of Arizona spin-off developing low-cost antenna solutions. All-Sk…

antennas ground systems

Frontgrade Technologies

operational
Colorado Springs Est. 2011

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

electronics spacecraft components semiconductors

Frontier Aerospace

operational
Simi Valley Est. 2006

Frontier Aerospace, founded in 2006 and based in Simi Valley, California, is a propulsion company sp…

propulsion spacecraft components lunar

Gateway Spaceport

operational

Gateway Spaceport is a United States-based company focused on the development of rotating space stat…

space stations human spaceflight space tourism

General Atomics EMS

operational
San Diego Est. 1955

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

satellite manufacturing defense power systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems

operational
Fairfax Est. 1899

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

ground systems satellite communications defense

General Dynamics SATCOM

operational

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

satellite manufacturing satellite communications ground systems

Genesis Engineering Solutions

operational
Lanham Est. 1993

Genesis Engineering Solutions is an established space engineering firm founded in 1993 and based in …

spacecraft components space stations engineering

GeoOptics

operational
Pasadena Est. 2006

GeoOptics operates the CICERO satellite constellation for weather and climate data using radio occul…

earth observation weather

Georgia Institute of Technology

operational
Atlanta Est. 1885

Georgia Tech's Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering is ranked #2 in the U.S., focusing …

satellite manufacturing propulsion research

Georgia Tech Space Systems Design Lab

operational
Atlanta Est. 1990

Georgia Tech's Space Systems Design Lab conducts research on advanced spacecraft and mission design.…

research education university

GigCapital8 Corp

operational
Palo Alto Est. 2025 GIWWU

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

investment spac aerospace

Global Aerospace Underwriters

operational
Parsippany Est. 1969

Global Aerospace provides insurance for space and aviation risks. One of the world's leading space i…

insurance

H3X Technologies

operational

Developer of world's lightest electric propulsion systems at 9.5-12 kW/kg power density. Y Combinato…

propulsion

Harris Space

operational
Melbourne Est. 1895

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

defense communications satellite communications

HawkEye 360

operational
Herndon Est. 2015

HawkEye 360 is a geospatial analytics company operating the world's first commercial constellation f…

earth observation radio frequency

HEBI Robotics

operational
Pittsburgh Est. 2014

Develops modular hardware and software robotic platforms. Carnegie Mellon spinout partnered with NAS…

robotics

Hexcel Corporation

operational
Stamford Est. 1948

Hexcel is the leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and world leader in…

materials composites

Hogan Lovells Space

operational
Washington Est. 2010

Hogan Lovells provides space law and regulatory counsel. Advises on satellite licensing, spectrum co…

space law

Holland & Knight Space

operational
Washington Est. 1889

Holland & Knight Space is the aerospace practice group within Holland & Knight, a full-service law f…

legal space law services

Honeywell Aerospace

operational
Phoenix Est. 1936

Honeywell Aerospace manufactures navigation systems, sensors, and components for spacecraft. The com…

components navigation

Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp

operational
New York Est. 2023 HSPO

Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp (NASDAQ: HSPO) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focu…

investment spac

HRL Laboratories

operational

Boeing partner for Q4S satellite demonstrating quantum entanglement swapping in space. Key milestone…

satellite manufacturing quantum communications

Hughes Network Systems

operational
Germantown Est. 1971

Largest satellite internet provider in Americas with over 1 million HughesNet subscribers. Operates …

satellite communications ground systems connectivity

Hydrosat

operational
Washington DC Est. 2017

Thermal infrared satellite constellation for agriculture, water management, and wildfire prediction.…

earth observation agriculture analytics

Hypergiant

operational
Austin Est. 2018

Hypergiant develops AI and machine learning solutions for space and defense applications. The compan…

software analytics

HySpecIQ

operational
Denver Est. 2020

Commercial hyperspectral imaging satellite company providing detailed spectral data for mineral expl…

earth observation analytics satellite manufacturing

ICEYE US

operational
Irvine Est. 2020

ICEYE US is the American subsidiary of Finnish SAR satellite company ICEYE, providing radar satellit…

earth observation radar imaging

ICON

operational
Austin Est. 2017

ICON is a construction technology company developing Project Olympus, a lunar construction system us…

construction lunar

ILC Dover

operational
Frederica Est. 1947

Pioneering manufacturer of spacesuits, including Apollo lunar suits and EMU components. Develops inf…

human spaceflight space stations

ILC Dover Space

operational
Frederica Est. 1947

ILC Dover Space, founded in 1947 and based in Frederica, Delaware, is a company specializing in the …

human spaceflight spacecraft components materials

In-Q-Tel

operational
Arlington Est. 1999

In-Q-Tel invests in cutting-edge companies developing technologies to support the CIA and broader US…

investment

Infinity Systems Engineering

operational
Colorado Springs Est. 2008

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

engineering software defense

Infleqtion

operational
Boulder Est. 2007

Infleqtion (formerly ColdQuanta) is a cold atom quantum technology company providing quantum sensors…

components

Inmarsat Government

operational
Reston Est. 2007

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

satellite communications satellite operators satellite services

International Space Brokers

operational
Bethesda Est. 1982

International Space Brokers (ISB), founded in 1982 and based in Bethesda, United States, is an insur…

insurance space insurance services

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

operational
New York Est. 1982

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City is housed on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid…

education

Intuit Dome

operational
Houston Est. 2013

Intuitive Machines develops propulsion systems and lunar landers. The company's propulsion division …

propulsion

Johns Hopkins APL

operational
Laurel Est. 1942

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has designed and built over 70 spacecraft visiting every pl…

research engineering

Johns Hopkins APL Space

operational
Laurel Est. 1942

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

research defense space agency

JPL - Jet Propulsion Laboratory

operational
Pasadena Est. 1936

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research center managed by Caltech. JPL build…

research spacecraft

Kall Morris Inc

operational
Bethlehem Est. 2020

Kall Morris Inc (KMI) is developing lunar infrastructure including the Lunar Forge for in-situ manuf…

lunar in space manufacturing space resources

Katalyst Space Technologies

operational
Flagstaff Est. 2020

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

space situational awareness in space services defense

Kayhan Space

operational
Boulder Est. 2018

Kayhan Space provides autonomous space traffic coordination and collision avoidance software. The co…

space situational awareness

KBR Space

operational
Houston Est. 1962

Major NASA contractor for ISS mission operations, astronaut training, and EVA support. Mission Contr…

engineering ground systems human spaceflight

Kelly Space & Technology

operational

Provides state-of-the-art environmental testing facilities for space including vibration, thermal cy…

spacecraft components materials testing

Kennedy Space Center

operational
Merritt Island Est. 1962

NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is America's premier launch facility for human spaceflight. K…

spaceports

Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39

operational
Merritt Island Est. 1967

Historic Apollo and Space Shuttle launch complex. SpaceX Falcon 9 and Heavy launches from 39A. SLS A…

spaceports launch services

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

operational
Merritt Island Est. 1967

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is NASA's official visitor center at Kennedy Space Center in Fl…

education

KeyW Space

operational
Hanover Est. 2008

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

defense data services analytics

Khosla Ventures

operational

Khosla Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with approximately $15 billion in asse…

investment space technology small satellites

Kratos Space and Missile Defense

operational
San Diego Est. 1994

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

defense ground systems electronics

KVH Industries

operational
Middletown Est. 1982

Maritime and mobile satellite communications provider. Develops stabilized antenna systems, VSAT ter…

ground systems maritime satellite communications

Kymeta

operational
Redmond Est. 2012

Kymeta develops flat-panel satellite antennas using metamaterials technology. The company's electron…

satellite communications

L3Harris Space

operational
Melbourne Est. 2019

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

satellite manufacturing defense earth observation

LambdaVision

operational
Farmington Est. 2009

LambdaVision develops protein-based artificial retinas to treat blindness using microgravity manufac…

in space manufacturing biotechnology

LASP - Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

operational
Boulder Est. 1948

CU Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is a world leader in space science researc…

research instruments

Launcher (Vast)

operational
Hawthorne Est. 2017

Now part of Vast. Pioneered 3D-printed copper rocket engine technology. E-2 engine uses regenerative…

propulsion in space services 3d printing

Lawrence Livermore Space

operational
Livermore Est. 1952

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

research defense satellite subsystems

LeoLabs

operational
Menlo Park Est. 2016

LeoLabs is a commercial provider of low Earth orbit (LEO) space environment data and tracking servic…

space situational awareness

Leonardo DRS

operational
Arlington Est. 1968

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

sensors electronics defense

Ligado Networks

operational
Reston Est. 1988

Ligado Networks is a satellite spectrum and wireless infrastructure company holding 40 MHz of spectr…

satellite communications telecommunications spectrum management

LMI Advisors

operational
Washington Est. 2013

LMI Advisors provides global ICT regulatory compliance solutions. Founded by Carlos Nalda with 20+ y…

consulting satellite communications

Lockheed Martin Ventures

operational
Bethesda Est. 2007

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

investment defense

Loft Orbital

operational
San Francisco Est. 2017

Loft Orbital is a space infrastructure company founded in 2017 with offices in San Francisco, Toulou…

satellite services

Lunar Outpost

operational
Golden Est. 2017

Lunar Outpost develops lunar rovers and resource prospecting systems. The company's MAPP (Mobile Aut…

lunar robotics

Lux Capital

operational
New York Est. 2000

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

investment space technology satellite services

Lynk Global

operational
Falls Church Est. 2017

Lynk Global operates a satellite constellation providing direct-to-phone connectivity using standard…

satellite communications

Made In Space (Redwire)

operational
Jacksonville Est. 2010

Made In Space, now a division of Redwire following its 2020 acquisition, is a pioneer in in-space ma…

in space manufacturing 3d printing components

MagiQ Technologies

operational
Somerville Est. 1999

MagiQ Technologies, founded in 1999 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, is a technology company …

quantum cybersecurity sensors

ManTech

operational
Herndon Est. 1968

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

defense software analytics

ManTech International

operational

Delivers mission software, cyber operations, signals intelligence processing, and systems engineerin…

satellite manufacturing propulsion software

ManTech International Space

operational
Herndon Est. 1968

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

defense software ground systems

Mars Institute

operational
Mountain View Est. 2002

Mars Institute is an international non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing the scien…

research planetary science

Mars Society

operational
Lakewood Est. 1998

Mars Society advocates for the exploration and settlement of Mars. Operates research stations and co…

advocacy research

Marsh Space

operational
New York Est. 1871

Marsh's space insurance practice provides launch and in-orbit insurance for satellite operators and …

space insurance

Marsh Space Insurance

operational

Marsh Space Insurance is a specialist division of Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and ri…

space insurance insurance satellite operations

Maverick Space Systems

operational
San Luis Obispo Est. 2018

Maverick Space Systems provides small satellite deployment systems and CubeSat dispensers for ridesh…

deployment satellite services rideshare

Maxar Robotics

operational
Palo Alto Est. 2017

Maxar Robotics, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, United States, operates as a division of Max…

robotics in space services satellite operations

Maxar Technologies

operational
Westminster Est. 2017

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that specializes in Earth observation satellites, g…

satellite manufacturing earth observation analytics

Merck Space Lab

operational
Rahway Est. 1891

Merck Space Lab, a division of the long-established pharmaceutical company Merck & Co., Inc. (founde…

research space medicine life sciences

Mercury Systems

operational
Andover Est. 1981 MRCY

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

satellite manufacturing defense data services

Methane SAT

operational
New York Est. 2020

MethaneSAT is a New York-based space company founded in 2020 focused on global methane monitoring as…

earth observation satellite operators data services

Microchip Technology

operational

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

satellite manufacturing defense electronics

MicroLink Devices

operational

Developer of ultra-lightweight flexible III-V solar cells using Epitaxial Lift-Off technology. Cells…

aerospace

Microsoft Azure Orbital

operational
Redmond Est. 2020

Azure Orbital is Microsoft's ground station as a service platform connecting satellites to Azure clo…

ground systems software

Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport

operational
Wallops Island Est. 1995

Virginia commercial spaceport at NASA Wallops. Antares ISS resupply. Rocket Lab US launches. Growing…

spaceports launch services

Milbank Space

operational
New York Est. 1866

Milbank Space, a practice within the broader international law firm Milbank LLP, focuses on providin…

space law space finance legal

Millennium Space Systems

operational
El Segundo Est. 2001

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

satellite manufacturing defense engineering

Mission Space Acquisition Corp

operational
Cape Canaveral Est. 2024

Mission Space Acquisition Corp (NYSE: MISN) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused …

investment spac

MIT

operational
Cambridge Est. 1861

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics is consistently r…

propulsion research engineering

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

operational
Lexington Est. 1951

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

research defense

MIT Space Exploration Initiative

operational
Cambridge Est. 2016

MIT's Space Exploration Initiative brings together artists, scientists, and engineers to design huma…

research education university

Mithril Technologies

operational

Developer of reshapeable mesh antennas with active surface correction for atmospheric monitoring and…

satellite manufacturing satellite communications ground systems

MITRE Space

operational
McLean Est. 1958

MITRE Space, established in 1958 and located in McLean, Virginia, operates as a federally funded res…

research engineering government

MMA Design

operational

MMA Design is a United States-based company specializing in deployable space structures, primarily b…

small satellites spacecraft components satellite subsystems

MMA Space

operational
Louisville Est. 2002

MMA Space, founded in 2002 and currently located in Broomfield, Colorado, specializes in the design …

spacecraft components small satellites satellite manufacturing

Mojave Air and Space Port

operational
Mojave Est. 2004

Mojave Air and Space Port in California is the first FAA-licensed spaceport and a hub for commercial…

spaceports testing

Moog Space Systems

operational
East Aurora Est. 1951

Provides precision motion control components for spacecraft including reaction wheels, solar array d…

components propulsion

Motiv Space Systems

operational
Pasadena Est. 2014

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

robotics defense

NANO Nuclear Energy

operational

NASDAQ-listed developer of ZEUS solid-core battery reactor and LOKI transportable reactor for space …

spacecraft components research power systems

Narda-MITEQ

operational

Narda-MITEQ is a United States-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufactur…

satellite communications satellite manufacturing components

NASA

operational
Washington Est. 1958

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency resp…

space agency research human spaceflight

NASA Ames Research Center

operational
Mountain View

NASA's Silicon Valley center conducting research in astrobiology, small satellites, advanced thermal…

satellite manufacturing research materials

NASA GeneLab

operational
Mountain View Est. 2015

NASA GeneLab is an open science platform providing access to spaceflight omics data. Enables researc…

space medicine analytics

NASA Glenn Research Center

operational
Cleveland

Develops critical space propulsion systems, power generation for spacecraft, and communications tech…

propulsion research software

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

operational
Greenbelt

NASA's largest organization of scientists and engineers, developing Earth observation satellites, sp…

satellite manufacturing earth observation propulsion

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

operational
Huntsville

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, established in 1960 and located in Huntsville, Alabama, serves …

space agency launch vehicles propulsion

NASASpaceFlight

operational
Orlando Est. 2005

NASASpaceFlight, founded in 2005 and based in Orlando, Florida, is a media organization specializing…

media aerospace launch vehicles

NASTAR Center

operational
Southampton Est. 2007

First FAA-approved center for commercial human spaceflight crew qualification and training. Offers c…

training testing space tourism

National Air and Space Museum

operational
Washington Est. 1946

The National Air and Space Museum, established in 1946 as part of the Smithsonian Institution, is de…

education aerospace aviation

National Space Society

operational
Washington Est. 1974

National Space Society advocates for space exploration and settlement. Promotes public interest in s…

advocacy education nonprofit

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Structures

operational
Clearfield Est. 1968

Satellite structures and composites. Spacecraft bus structures. Antenna reflectors. Rocket fairings.…

spacecraft components composites structures

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems

operational
Dulles Est. 2018

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (formerly Orbital ATK) manufactures launch vehicles, satellites,…

launch services satellite manufacturing

Northrop Grumman Space

operational
Dulles Est. 1994

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

satellite manufacturing defense launch services

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics

operational

Provides on-orbit satellite servicing through Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) fleet. First company t…

satellite manufacturing in space services

Northwood Space

operational
El Segundo Est. 2022

Northwood Space builds the first shared network of phased array ground stations for satellites. Co-f…

ground systems antennas

NOVI Space

operational

NOVI Space is a United States-based company developing space-edge computing and artificial intellige…

satellite operators earth observation satellite services

NRO - National Reconnaissance Office

operational
Chantilly Est. 1961

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

space agency defense

NTS (National Technical Systems)

operational
Calabasas Est. 1961

Largest independent testing laboratory in North America. Provides space hardware environmental testi…

testing

Oak Ridge Space Applications

operational
Oak Ridge Est. 1943

Oak Ridge Space Applications, operating as part of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 1943, …

research power systems materials

Oceaneering Space Systems

operational
Houston Est. 1988

Oceaneering Space Systems, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a key contractor …

aerospace human spaceflight robotics

Odyssey Space Research

operational

Develops flight software, GNC systems, and mission simulation for spacecraft from small satellites t…

satellite manufacturing research software

Olis Robotics

operational
Seattle Est. 2013

Olis Robotics, founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, develops software solutions for rem…

robotics software analytics

Open Lunar Foundation

operational
San Francisco Est. 2018

Founded in 2018, the Open Lunar Foundation is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated…

lunar software research

Opterus R&D

operational

Colorado aerospace company combining high-strain composites with origami for deployable structures. …

satellite manufacturing ground systems materials

ORBCOMM

operational
Rochelle Park Est. 1993

Global IoT provider operating 31 LEO satellites and ground infrastructure across 130+ countries. Ser…

iot satellite communications

Orbion Space Technology

operational
Houghton, Michigan Est. 2016

Orbion Space Technology is an electric propulsion manufacturer headquartered in Houghton, Michigan, …

propulsion electric propulsion spacecraft components

Orbit Fab

operational
Lafayette Est. 2018

Orbit Fab is building the in-space refueling infrastructure to extend satellite operational life, ad…

in space services propulsion refueling

Orbit Logic

operational
Greenbelt Est. 2000

Orbit Logic develops mission planning and scheduling software for satellite operators. Provides auto…

software services

Orbital Composites

operational
San Jose Est. 2016

Orbital Composites develops robotic 3D printing technology for manufacturing large space structures.…

in space manufacturing 3d printing composites

Orbital Insight

operational
Palo Alto Est. 2013

Orbital Insight is a geospatial analytics company using satellite imagery and AI to provide business…

analytics

Orbital Sidekick

operational
San Francisco Est. 2016

Orbital Sidekick operates hyperspectral imaging satellites for infrastructure and environmental moni…

earth observation

Outpost

operational
San Francisco Est. 2020

Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, Outpost is a space technology company focused on develop…

in space services in space manufacturing spacecraft

Overview Energy

operational

Developer of GEO satellites beaming solar energy as near-infrared light to Earth solar farms. Raised…

satellite manufacturing

Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska

operational
Kodiak Est. 1991

Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA), operated by Alaska Aerospace Corporation on Kodiak Island, …

spaceports launch services earth observation

Panasonic Avionics

operational
Lake Forest Est. 1979

Panasonic Avionics, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Lake Forest, California, is a leading provi…

satellite communications aviation connectivity

Parabolic Arc

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2005

Parabolic Arc, founded in 2005 and based in Los Angeles, is a media company focused on covering the …

media data services services

Paragon Space Development

operational
Tucson Est. 1993

Environmental control and life support systems provider for human spaceflight. Develops thermal cont…

human spaceflight thermal systems life sciences

Payload Space

operational
Washington Est. 2021

Payload is a space industry media company providing news, analysis, and research on commercial space…

news media

Penn State Aerospace

operational
University Park

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

satellite manufacturing propulsion defense

Penn State Applied Research Lab

operational
State College Est. 1945

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

research defense aerospace

Peraton

operational
Herndon Est. 2017

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

defense ground systems

Phase Four

operational
El Segundo Est. 2015

Phase Four is a leading provider of electric propulsion systems for small satellites, developing inn…

propulsion

PickNik Robotics

operational

Developer of MoveIt Pro motion planning software for space robotics autonomy. Powers advanced manipu…

software robotics

Pillsbury Space Practice

operational
Washington Est. 2015

International law firm with space industry practice covering launch licensing, satellite operations,…

space law regulatory consulting

Planet Federal

operational
San Francisco Est. 2010

Planet Federal is the government services division of Planet Labs, a San Francisco-based company fou…

earth observation government satellite operators

Planet Labs PBC

operational
San Francisco Est. 2010

Planet Labs PBC operates the largest constellation of Earth observation satellites, imaging the enti…

earth observation satellite manufacturing analytics

PlanetIQ

operational
Golden Est. 2016

PlanetIQ operates satellites for GPS radio occultation weather measurements. The company provides at…

earth observation weather

PowerLight Technologies

operational
Kent Est. 2006

PowerLight Technologies (formerly LaserMotive) provides power transmission via lasers, the first to …

power beaming

Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion

operational
West Palm Beach Est. 1925

Pratt & Whitney develops rocket propulsion systems through its Rocketdyne heritage. The company's RL…

propulsion rocket engines aerospace

PredaSAR

operational
Melbourne Est. 2018

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

radar imaging earth observation defense

Predictive Science

operational
San Diego Est. 2008

Predictive Science Inc. is an employee-owned company developing sophisticated magnetohydrodynamic mo…

space weather research

Promus Ventures

operational
San Francisco Est. 2016

Promus Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in space and frontier technology co…

space finance investment

Pulse Space

operational

Developer of laser-based space-to-space power transmission and situational awareness services. Partn…

communications

Pumpkin Space Systems

operational
San Francisco Est. 2003

Pumpkin Space Systems is a worldwide leader in nanosatellite structures (CubeSat Kit), providing pre…

satellite manufacturing components

Purdue AAE

operational
West Lafayette Est. 1945

Purdue’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAE), established in 1945 and located in West Lafay…

research academic aerospace

Purdue University

operational
West Lafayette

Known as the 'Cradle of Astronauts,' Purdue's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics has produced 25…

satellite manufacturing propulsion research

Purdue Zucrow Labs

operational
West Lafayette Est. 1948

Purdue's Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories is one of the largest academic propulsion labs in the world.…

research propulsion

Qorvo

operational
Greensboro Est. 2015

Qorvo was formed from RF Micro Devices and TriQuint merger. With 40+ years space heritage and over o…

electronics semiconductors

Quantum Computing Inc

operational

US quantum computing company awarded contract for NASA LIDAR data analysis. Applying quantum computi…

earth observation software quantum

Quantum Space

operational

US developer of Ranger multi-operations vehicle delivering payloads to GEO and cislunar space with 1…

launch services quantum

Quilty Analytics

operational
Tampa Est. 2017

Quilty Space, formerly Quilty Analytics, provides market research and financial analysis for the spa…

consulting

Quilty Space

operational
Tampa Est. 2019

Space industry advisory firm providing market research, M&A advisory, and strategic consulting. Spec…

consulting research space finance

QuSecure

operational

Post-quantum cryptography leader pioneering quantum-resilient satellite communications. Demonstrated…

satellite manufacturing satellite communications quantum

Raytheon

operational
El Segundo Est. 1922

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

defense satellite manufacturing sensors

Raytheon Intelligence & Space

operational
Arlington Est. 2020

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

satellite manufacturing defense

Raytheon Missiles & Defense

operational

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

defense sensors

RBC Signals

operational
Seattle Est. 2018

RBC Signals provides global ground station network services for satellite operators. The company agg…

ground systems

Relativity Space

operational
Long Beach Est. 2015

Relativity Space is an aerospace manufacturer developing 3D-printed rockets using innovative additiv…

launch services manufacturing

Rendezvous Robotics

operational

Developer of modular space robots for orbital construction and reconfigurable infrastructure. Exited…

launch services robotics investment

reOrbital

operational

Developer of reusable orbital platform for launch, in-orbit operations, and payload recovery. Techst…

launch services

Rock West Composites

operational
San Diego Est. 2006

Rock West Composites, founded in 2006 and based in San Diego, California, is a manufacturing company…

composites materials manufacturing

Rocket Crafters

operational
Cocoa Est. 2010

Rocket Crafters, founded in 2010 and based in Cocoa, Florida, is a propulsion company focused on the…

propulsion launch vehicles space technology

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2

operational
Wallops Island Est. 2019

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company providing comprehensive space solutions, encompassing laun…

launch vehicles satellite manufacturing spacecraft components

Rogue Space Systems

operational
Laconia Est. 2020

Rogue Space Systems operates a fleet of Orbot spacecraft for satellite inspection, maintenance, repa…

in space services

RS Metrics

operational
Newark Est. 2009

RS Metrics is a geospatial analytics company founded in 2009 and based in Newark, United States. The…

analytics geospatial earth observation

Sandia National Laboratories Space

operational
Albuquerque Est. 1949

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

research defense nuclear

Satellite Industry Association

operational
Washington Est. 1995

The Satellite Industry Association represents the commercial satellite industry in the United States…

industry association advocacy satellite manufacturing

Satellite Today

operational
Rockville Est. 2010

Satellite Today, founded in 2010 and based in Rockville, United States, is a leading media outlet fo…

media satellite communications communications

Satelytics

operational
Bowling Green Est. 2013

Founded in 2013 and based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Satelytics is a geospatial analytics software …

earth observation analytics data services

Sceye

operational
Los Alamos Est. 2014

Sceye, founded in 2014 and based in Los Alamos, United States, is developing stratospheric platforms…

haps stratospheric earth observation

Scorpius Space Launch

operational
Torrance Est. 1999

Scorpius Space Launch, founded in 1999 and based in Torrance, California, specializes in the design,…

composites materials spacecraft components

Scout Space

operational
Washington Est. 2019

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

space situational awareness defense

Seagate Space

operational

Tampa-based maritime startup developing offshore launch platforms for small rockets. Gateway-S platf…

launch services

SEAKR Engineering

operational
Centennial Est. 1982

SEAKR Engineering develops advanced space electronics and processing systems. The company manufactur…

components computing

Secure World Foundation

operational
Broomfield Est. 2002

A private operating foundation dedicated to the secure and sustainable use of space. Acts as researc…

policy research

Sedaro

operational
Arlington Est. 2016

Sedaro provides a cloud-based digital twin and mission simulation platform. The distributed multi-ph…

software simulation

SES Government Solutions

operational
Reston Est. 2005

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

satellite communications defense

Sheppard Mullin Space

operational
Los Angeles Est. 1927

Sheppard Mullin is a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm with a significant and growing presence in the …

legal space law government

Shield AI

operational
San Diego Est. 2015

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

robotics ai defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation Space

operational
Louisville Est. 1963

Sierra Space, founded in 1963 and based in Louisville, Colorado, is a leading aerospace company focu…

spacecraft human spaceflight launch services

Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems

operational
Louisville Est. 1963

Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems is the space division of Sierra Nevada Corporation, a privat…

satellite manufacturing spacecraft

Sierra Space Life Sciences

operational
Louisville Est. 2021

Division of Sierra Space focused on microgravity research and bio-manufacturing. Develops life scien…

life sciences in space manufacturing biotechnology

SiTime Corporation

operational
Santa Clara Est. 2004

SiTime Corporation, founded in 2004, is a leading provider of MEMS-based timing solutions, including…

aerospace components spacecraft components

Skycorp

operational
Reston Est. 2011

Skycorp, founded in 2011 and based in Reston, Virginia, is a space company focused on in-space servi…

in space services software satellite operations

Skylo Technologies

operational
Mountain View Est. 2017

Non-terrestrial network provider enabling smartphones and IoT devices to connect via existing satell…

satellite communications iot connectivity

Skyloom Global

operational
Oakland Est. 2017

Skyloom Global develops high-performance optical communications terminals for satellite-to-satellite…

optical communications

Slam Corp

operational
New York Est. 2020 SLAM

Slam Corp (NYSE: SLAM) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by former professional ba…

investment spac

Slingshot Aerospace

operational
Austin Est. 2017

Slingshot Aerospace develops AI-powered space domain awareness and simulation software. The company'…

space situational awareness software simulation

Slingshot Aerospace Beacon

operational
Austin Est. 2017

Slingshot's Beacon platform provides space domain awareness using commercial and government sensor d…

space situational awareness software

SmallSat Alliance

operational
Washington Est. 2017

Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the SmallSat Alliance is a trade association dedicate…

small satellites industry association advocacy

Solestial

operational
Tempe Est. 2013

Solestial develops next-generation ultra-thin silicon solar cells that self-cure radiation damage at…

power systems

Southwest Research Institute

operational
San Antonio Est. 1947

Southwest Research Institute develops space instruments and conducts planetary science research. SwR…

research instruments

Space & Satellite Professionals Intl

operational
New York Est. 1983

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) is a trade association founded in 1983 and base…

industry association services recruitment

Space Adventures

operational
Vienna Est. 1998

Space Adventures is a space tourism company that has flown private citizens to the International Spa…

space tourism

Space Angels

operational
New York Est. 2007

Space-focused investment network. Invested in 90+ space companies. Annual Space Investment Quarterly…

investment space technology

Space Camp

operational
Huntsville Est. 1982

Space Camp at US Space & Rocket Center has inspired over one million alumni over 42 years with NASA …

education training

Space Capital

operational
New York Est. 2017

Space Capital is a venture capital firm focused on the space economy. The firm invests in companies …

space finance investment

Space Center Houston

operational
Houston Est. 1992

Official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center, attracting 1.25 million visitors annually. Wel…

education

Space Cowboy

operational

Active debris remediation startup capturing and removing small space debris from Low Earth Orbit whi…

manufacturing materials in space services

Space Development Agency

operational
Washington Est. 2019

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

space agency defense

Space Dynamics Laboratory

operational
Logan Est. 1959

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

research satellite manufacturing defense

Space Environment Technologies

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2001

Space Environment Technologies (SET) is a premier commercial space weather company providing mitigat…

space weather data services

Space Florida

operational
Cape Canaveral Est. 2006

Space Florida, established in 2006, functions as Florida’s aerospace development agency, focused on …

spaceports consulting government

Space Force

operational
Washington Est. 2019

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

space agency defense

Space Foundation

operational
Colorado Springs Est. 1983

The Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization advocating for the global space industry. The organ…

industry association

Space Intel Report

operational
Denver Est. 2017

Space Intel Report provides intelligence and analysis on the space industry, covering commercial spa…

news media research

Space ISAC

operational
Colorado Springs Est. 2019

Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Cybersecurity threat sharing for space sector. Critic…

cybersecurity

Space Leasing International

operational
New York Est. 2023

Space Leasing International (SLI) is the world's first dedicated space leasing company, a subsidiary…

space finance

Space Micro (LaserComm)

operational
San Diego Est. 2018

Miniaturized optical communication terminals for small satellites. Part of Space Micro. Demonstrated…

optical communications small satellites

Space Nuclear Power Corporation

operational
Los Alamos Est. 2001

Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes) is a US-based company specializing in the design and fa…

power systems nuclear spacecraft components

Space Perspective

operational
Cape Canaveral Est. 2019

Space Perspective offers gentle balloon flights to the edge of space. The company's Spaceship Neptun…

space tourism

Space Policy Group

operational

Space Policy Group is an independent consulting firm specializing in analysis of the evolving global…

consulting government investment

Space Science Institute

operational
Boulder Est. 1992

The Space Science Institute conducts planetary science research and space education. The Boulder-bas…

research

Space Services Inc

operational
Houston Est. 1980

Space Services Inc., founded in 1980 and based in Houston, Texas, is a provider of unique memorializ…

launch services services space tourism

Space Tango

operational
Lexington Est. 2014

Space Tango provides microgravity research and manufacturing services. The company operates automate…

in space services research space medicine

Space Telescope Science Institute

operational
Baltimore Est. 1981

The Space Telescope Science Institute operates the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes for NASA. …

research

Space Weather Prediction Center

operational
Boulder Est. 1965

The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), established in 1965 and based in Boulder, Colorado, serv…

space weather analytics government

Spaceflight Inc.

operational
Seattle Est. 2011

Spaceflight Inc. is a Seattle-based aerospace company specializing in rideshare launch coordination …

satellite services rideshare launch services

Spaceflight Industries

operational
Seattle Est. 2011

Spaceflight Industries provides rideshare launch services and mission management for small satellite…

rideshare launch services services

Spaceflight Now

operational
Orlando Est. 1999

Spaceflight Now, founded in 1999 and based in Orlando, Florida, is a dedicated online media outlet f…

media services data services

Spacefund

operational
Houston Est. 2017

SpaceFund is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage space companies. The firm provides capi…

space finance investment

SpaceKnow

operational
New York Est. 2013

SpaceKnow provides an AI-powered satellite data analytics platform for economic monitoring and globa…

geospatial analytics

SpaceLogistics

operational
Dulles Est. 2016

SpaceLogistics LLC, founded in 2016 and located in Dulles, Virginia, operates as a subsidiary of Nor…

in space services robotics satellite operations

SpaceNews

operational
Washington Est. 1989

SpaceNews is a leading media company covering the space industry. The publication provides news, ana…

media

Spaceport America

operational
Truth or Consequences Est. 2011

Spaceport America in New Mexico is the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport. The facilit…

spaceports

SpaceRef

operational
Washington Est. 1999

SpaceRef, founded in 1999 and based in Washington, D.C., is a media company focused on delivering ne…

media services data services

SpaceTEC

operational
Cocoa Est. 2002

SpaceTEC is a national resource center for aerospace technical education. The organization develops …

education research

SpaceVIP

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2021

SpaceVIP is a space tourism agency offering exclusive space travel experiences and orbital stays. Th…

space tourism

SpaceWorks Enterprises

operational
Atlanta Est. 2000

Specializes in concept development, economic analysis, technology impact assessment, and systems ana…

consulting engineering

SpaceX

operational
Brownsville Est. 2002

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is the world's leading private aerospace company, foun…

launch services satellite manufacturing human spaceflight

SpaceX Starfactory

operational
Hawthorne Est. 2002

SpaceX, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, is a vertically integrated aeros…

launch services launch vehicles spacecraft

SpaceX Starshield

operational
Hawthorne Est. 2022

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

defense satellite operators

SpaceX Starship

operational
Boca Chica Est. 2012

Starship is SpaceX's fully reusable super heavy-lift launch system designed for missions to the Moon…

launch services launch vehicles human spaceflight

Spectrolab

operational
Sylmar Est. 1956

Spectrolab, a Boeing company, is the world's leading manufacturer of space solar cells. The company …

components power systems

SpiderOak

operational
Mission Est. 2007

Zero-trust security platform for space systems. OrbitSecure for satellite communications. Protecting…

cybersecurity satellite communications

Spire Assure

operational
San Francisco Est. 2012

Spire Assure, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, is a data and analytics company specializi…

satellite operators earth observation analytics

Spire Weather

operational
Vienna Est. 2012

Spire Weather, founded in 2012 and based in Vienna, United States, is a data and analytics company s…

earth observation weather satellite operators

Squire Patton Boggs Space

operational
Washington Est. 1890

Squire Patton Boggs Space is a specialized practice within the full-service international law firm, …

legal space law consulting

ST Engineering iDirect

operational
Herndon Est. 1994

Satellite communications technology provider developing VSAT hubs, satellite routers, and network ma…

satellite communications ground systems electronics

Stanford Space Initiative

operational
Stanford Est. 2013

Stanford Space Initiative is a student-run organization developing satellites, rockets, and other sp…

research education university

Stanford Space Rendezvous Lab

operational
Stanford Est. 2013

Stanford Space Rendezvous Lab (SRL), founded in 2013 at Stanford University, is a research and acade…

research academic robotics

Starbridge Venture Capital

operational
Denver Est. 2019

Starbridge Venture Capital invests in early-stage space companies. The firm is backed by Lockheed Ma…

space finance investment

Starburst Aerospace

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2012

Starburst Aerospace is a global aerospace and defense startup accelerator and VC founded in Paris, n…

investment accelerator

Starcloud

operational

Orbital AI data center company that trained first AI model in space using NVIDIA H100 GPU. Y Combina…

launch services satellite manufacturing

Starfish Space

operational
Kent Est. 2019

Starfish Space is developing the Otter spacecraft for satellite servicing, enabling life extension t…

in space services

Starlink

operational
Hawthorne Est. 2015

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, a subsidiary of S…

satellite communications satellite operators

Stellar Exploration

operational
San Luis Obispo Est. 2003

Stellar Exploration, Inc., founded in 2003 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, develops afford…

propulsion small satellites spacecraft components

Stratolaunch

operational
Seattle Est. 2011

Stratolaunch operates the world's largest aircraft by wingspan as an airborne launch platform. Devel…

launch services aerospace

Surrey Satellite Technology US

operational
Englewood Est. 2008

Surrey Satellite Technology US (SSTL US) is the American subsidiary of Surrey Satellite Technology L…

satellite manufacturing small satellites satellites

Swift Navigation

operational
San Francisco Est. 2012

Swift Navigation, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, is a technology company specializing i…

gnss navigation software

Synthetaic

operational
Milwaukee Est. 2019

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

artificial intelligence earth observation defense

Techstars Space

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2020

Space-focused accelerator partnered with USAF, Lockheed Martin. 3-month programs for space startups.…

accelerator incubator space technology

Teledyne Energy Systems

operational
Hunt Valley Est. 1968 TDY

Develops radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) and fuel cells for spacecraft. Built Multi-Mi…

nuclear power systems

Teledyne FLIR Space

operational
Thousand Oaks Est. 1978 TDY

Develops infrared imaging systems and sensors for space applications. Provides focal plane arrays, i…

sensors

Tendeg

operational
Louisville Est. 2016

Tendeg specializes in deployable space antennas with 25+ systems flown at 100% deployment success. T…

antennas deployable structures

Terran Orbital (Lockheed)

operational
Boca Raton Est. 2013

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

satellite manufacturing small satellites defense

Tethers Unlimited (now Amergint Space)

operational
Bothell Est. 1994

Amergint Space, now operating as part of ARKA AMERGINT Technologies, is a Bothell, Washington-based …

in space services manufacturing robotics

Tex Tech Industries

operational

Specialty textiles and thermal protection systems manufacturer since 1904. Q Shield TPS for space ve…

materials

Texas A&M Aerospace

operational
College Station

Texas A&M's Department of Aerospace Engineering ranks #10 nationally with strong programs in space s…

satellite manufacturing satellite communications propulsion

The Planetary Society

operational
Pasadena Est. 1980

The Planetary Society is the world's largest space interest group with members in 100+ countries. Ad…

advocacy education research

The Space Review

operational
Washington Est. 2003

The Space Review, founded in 2003 and based in Washington, D.C., is a media and analysis organizatio…

media government space law

ThermAvant Technologies

operational

ThermAvant Technologies is a U.S.-based company specializing in advanced heat transfer solutions, wi…

space technology thermal systems spacecraft components

ThinKom Solutions

operational
Torrance Est. 2000

ThinKom develops phased array antennas for aeronautical and ground mobile satellite communications. …

antennas satellite communications

Thompson Hine Space Law

operational
Cleveland Est. 1911

Thompson Hine is a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 attorneys across eight offi…

legal space law services

Tomorrow.io

operational
Boston, Massachusetts Est. 2016

Tomorrow.io (originally founded as ClimaCell in 2016 by Shimon Elkabetz, Rei Goffer, and Itai Zlotni…

earth observation satellite operators weather

Toray Composite Materials

operational
Tacoma Est. 1992

Toray produces carbon fiber composite materials conforming to NASA and European standards with 30 ye…

materials composites

Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH)

operational
Houston Est. 2016

TRISH advances human health and performance for deep space exploration. NASA-funded consortium led b…

space medicine research

Trimble

operational
Westminster Est. 1978

Trimble, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, is a global provider of positio…

gnss navigation software

True Anomaly

operational
Denver Est. 2022

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

defense spacecraft

TrustPoint

operational
Tucson Est. 2015

TrustPoint is developing miniature navigation systems for GPS-denied environments. The company creat…

navigation

Twigg Corporation

operational
Chatsworth Est. 1976

Twigg Corporation, founded in 1976 and located in Chatsworth, California, is a precision component m…

components manufacturing aerospace

Type One Ventures

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2020

Type One Ventures invests in early-stage space and frontier technology companies. The firm focuses o…

space finance investment

UC Berkeley Space Sciences Lab

operational
Berkeley Est. 1959

The Space Sciences Lab (SSL) at UC Berkeley is a leading research institution dedicated to space exp…

research academic planetary science

UCLA Institute for Planets and Exoplanets

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2015

The UCLA Institute for Planets and Exoplanets (iPlex) is a research-focused academic institute dedic…

research academic planetary science

Ultra Safe Nuclear

operational
Seattle Est. 2011

Ultra Safe Nuclear (USNC), founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, is a company focused on…

propulsion nuclear space technology

Umbra

operational
Santa Barbara Est. 2015

Umbra is a commercial space company operating an advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite constel…

earth observation radar imaging

United Launch Alliance

operational
Centennial Est. 2006

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a premier launch services provider formed as a joint venture between…

launch services

University of Arizona LPL

operational
Tucson Est. 1960

Lunar and Planetary Laboratory leads major planetary science missions including the OSIRIS-REx aster…

research planetary science

University of Colorado Boulder

operational
Boulder

CU Boulder's Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences department receives more NASA funding than any oth…

satellite manufacturing propulsion research

University of Colorado Boulder Aerospace

operational
Boulder Est. 1959

The University of Colorado Boulder's Aerospace Engineering Sciences department is a leading research…

research education university

University of Colorado LASP

operational
Boulder Est. 1948

Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is the world's only research institute to send i…

research planetary science

University of Illinois Aerospace

operational
Urbana

UIUC's Department of Aerospace Engineering excels in hypersonics, spacecraft design, and space propu…

propulsion research engineering

University of Michigan Aerospace

operational
Ann Arbor

The University of Michigan's Department of Aerospace Engineering is ranked #6 nationally, conducting…

propulsion research engineering

University of Michigan SPRL

operational
Ann Arbor Est. 1958

Space Physics Research Laboratory develops spacecraft instruments and conducts space plasma physics …

research spacecraft

University of Texas at Austin Space Research Center

operational
Austin Est. 1960

The University of Texas at Austin Space Research Center is a long-standing research institution, est…

research university earth observation

University of Washington Aerospace

operational
Seattle

The University of Washington's William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics maintain…

education research

Ursa Major

operational
Berthoud, Colorado Est. 2015

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

propulsion rocket engines launch vehicles

Ursa Space Systems

operational
Ithaca Est. 2014

Ursa Space provides SAR analytics and intelligence products. Aggregates satellite radar data to moni…

analytics earth observation maritime

USC Astronautics

operational
Los Angeles

USC's Department of Astronautical Engineering is one of the oldest in the nation, specializing in sp…

launch services propulsion engineering

USC Space Engineering Research Center

operational
Los Angeles Est. 2012

The USC Space Engineering Research Center (SERC), established in 2012 as part of the USC Viterbi Dep…

research academic aerospace

USRA

operational
Columbia Est. 1969

Universities Space Research Association is a nonprofit with 121 member universities conducting space…

education research

UT Austin Aerospace

operational
Austin Est. 1928

UT Austin Aerospace, formally the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics with…

research academic aerospace

Utah State University Space Dynamics Lab

operational
North Logan Est. 1959

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) sponsored by the U…

research university sensors

VACCO Industries

operational
South El Monte Est. 1954

VACCO Industries is a long-established designer and manufacturer of specialty fluid control products…

propulsion components manufacturing

Vandenberg Space Force Base

operational
Lompoc Est. 1957

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

spaceports defense

Varda Space Industries

operational
El Segundo Est. 2020

Founded in January 2021 by former SpaceX engineer Will Bruey and Founders Fund partner Delian Asparo…

in space services manufacturing pharmaceutical

Velo3D

operational
Campbell Est. 2014

Velo3D is a metal additive manufacturing company with Sapphire printers capable of printing at zero …

manufacturing 3d printing

Vescent Photonics

operational

US developer of radiation-hardened optical frequency combs for space clocks and navigation systems. …

satellite manufacturing quantum communications

Via Satellite

operational
Potomac Est. 1986

Via Satellite provides news, analysis, and market research for the satellite industry. Leading publi…

media research

ViaSat Government Systems

operational
Carlsbad Est. 2010

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

satellite communications satellite services defense

Vicor Corporation

operational
Andover Est. 1981

Manufactures radiation-tolerant modular power solutions for LEO and MEO satellites. Opened $75M 90,0…

power systems

Virginia Tech Aerospace

operational
Blacksburg

Virginia Tech's Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering is ranked among the t…

propulsion engineering

VORAGO Technologies

operational

VORAGO Technologies is a U.S.-based company specializing in radiation-hardened and radiation-toleran…

components spacecraft components electronics

Voyager Space

operational
Denver Est. 2019

Voyager Space is a space exploration company building the future of commercial space stations and in…

space stations satellite services

VPT Inc

operational
Blacksburg Est. 1993

World's largest supplier of radiation-hardened DC-DC power converters for military, aerospace, and s…

power systems

W.L. Gore Space

operational
Newark Est. 1958

W.L. Gore Space, a division of W.L. Gore & Associates founded in 1958, focuses on providing speciali…

spacecraft components components materials

Wallops Flight Facility

operational
Wallops Island Est. 1945

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia supports orbital and suborbital launches, including North…

spaceports research

Wiley Rein Space Practice

operational
Washington Est. 1983

Leading telecommunications and satellite law firm representing clients before the FCC, FAA, and inte…

space law regulatory

World View

operational
Tucson Est. 2012

World View operates stratospheric balloon systems for tourism and Earth observation. The company off…

space tourism earth observation

World View Enterprises

operational
Tucson Est. 2012

World View Enterprises designs, manufactures, and operates stratospheric balloon flight technology f…

space tourism stratospheric haps

Xage Security

operational
Palo Alto Est. 2016

Cybersecurity firm specializing in zero trust solutions for space systems. Protects Space Force netw…

cybersecurity software

Xplore

operational
Redmond Est. 2017

Xplore Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a space-as-a-service provider focu…

satellite manufacturing earth observation

Zafgen Law

operational
Washington Est. 2020

Zafgen Law is a Washington, D.C.-based legal firm founded in 2020 specializing in the burgeoning fie…

space law legal services

Zero Gravity Corporation

operational
Arlington Est. 2004

Zero Gravity Corporation (ZERO-G) is the world's only FAA-approved commercial provider of weightless…

space tourism research

Amphenol Space

public
Wallingford Est. 1932 APH

Amphenol Aerospace is a leading global supplier of space-qualified interconnect solutions, deliverin…

spacecraft components connectors components

AST SpaceMobile

public
Midland Est. 2017 ASTS

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible dir…

satellite communications

Astra

public
Alameda Est. 2016 ASTR

Astra Space is a launch services company focused on providing frequent, affordable access to space f…

launch services launch vehicles propulsion

BlackSky

public
Herndon Est. 2014 BKSY

BlackSky is a real-time space-based intelligence company operating one of the most advanced commerci…

earth observation analytics

Boeing Space

public
Arlington Est. 1916 BA

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

satellite manufacturing human spaceflight defense

Booz Allen Hamilton

public
McLean Est. 1914 BAH

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

defense consulting space technology

Booz Allen Hamilton Space

public
McLean Est. 1914 BAH

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

consulting defense

BWX Technologies Space

public
Lynchburg Est. 1867 BWXT

BWX Technologies (NYSE: BWXT) stands at the forefront of nuclear technology development for space ex…

nuclear propulsion

CACI International Space

public
Reston Est. 1962 CACI

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

defense software ground systems

Comtech Telecommunications

public
Melville Est. 1967 CMTL

Comtech Telecommunications is a leading provider of satellite communications technology, delivering …

satellite communications ground systems

Curtiss-Wright Space

public
Davidson Est. 1929 CW

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

spacecraft components electronics defense

Ducommun Space

public
Santa Ana Est. 1849 DCO

Aerospace structures and electronics. Radar assemblies. Satellite structural components. Defense and…

spacecraft components electronics structures

EchoStar

public
Englewood Est. 1980 SATS

EchoStar Corporation is an American telecommunications company specializing in satellite communicati…

satellite operators satellite communications broadcasting

GE Aerospace Space Systems

public
Cincinnati Est. 1917 GE

GE Aerospace provides space systems including power electronics, thermal management systems, and add…

propulsion electronics aerospace

General Dynamics

public
Reston Est. 1899 GD

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

defense aerospace manufacturing

General Dynamics Space & Mission Systems

public
Scottsdale Est. 1899 GD

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

defense satellite manufacturing ground systems

Globalstar

public
Covington Est. 1991 GSAT

Globalstar is a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services, operating the world's …

satellite communications satellite operators iot

Gogo Business Aviation

public
Broomfield Est. 1991 GOGO

Gogo Business Aviation is the leading provider of in-flight connectivity solutions for business avia…

satellite communications aviation

Heico Space

public
Hollywood Est. 1957 HEI

HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A) has evolved from a small aerospace components manufacturer into…

spacecraft components electronics connectors

Honeywell Space

public
Phoenix Est. 1906 HON

Honeywell Space, a division of the major aerospace supplier Honeywell, focuses on providing critical…

spacecraft components electronics sensors

Intuitive Machines

public
Houston Est. 2013 LUNR

Intuitive Machines is a leading commercial lunar services company providing spacecraft, landers, and…

lunar spacecraft

Iridium Communications

public
McLean Est. 2001 IRDM

Iridium Communications is a satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global…

satellite communications satellite operators iot

Jacobs

public
Dallas Est. 1947 J

Jacobs is a global engineering and consulting firm founded in 1947, with approximately $12 billion i…

engineering consulting aerospace

Jacobs Engineering

public
Dallas Est. 1947 J

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

engineering defense ground systems

KBR

public
Houston Est. 1998 KBR

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

engineering defense ground systems

Kratos Defense

public
San Diego Est. 1994 KTOS

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

ground systems defense satellite communications

Kratos Defense Space

public
San Diego Est. 1994 KTOS

Provides satellite ground systems and products including quantumGS virtual ground, RT Logic signal p…

ground systems software satellite communications

L3Harris Technologies

public
Melbourne Est. 2019 LHX

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

satellite manufacturing defense ground systems

Leidos

public
Reston Est. 1969 LDOS

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

defense satellite services

Lockheed Martin Space

public
Littleton Est. 1995 LMT

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

satellite manufacturing defense human spaceflight

Microchip Space

public
San Jose Est. 1987 MCHP

Radiation-tolerant and radiation-hardened microcontrollers, FPGAs, and power management ICs for spac…

spacecraft components semiconductors electronics

Momentus

public
San Jose Est. 2017 MNTS

Momentus is a commercial space company providing in-space infrastructure services including orbital …

in space services spacecraft propulsion

Moog Inc

public
East Aurora Est. 1951 MOG-A

Moog Space, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Chatsworth, United States, is a key provider of sol…

components propulsion spacecraft components

NextNav

public
McLean Est. 2007 NN

NextNav, founded in 2007 and based in McLean, Virginia, is a technology company focused on enhancing…

navigation geospatial data services

Northrop Grumman

public
Falls Church Est. 1939 NOC

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

launch services satellite manufacturing defense

Palantir Technologies

public
Denver Est. 2003 PLTR

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

software data analytics defense

Parker Hannifin Space

public
Irvine Est. 1917 PH

Parker Hannifin Space, a division of the century-old Parker Hannifin Corporation, focuses on the des…

spacecraft components propulsion thermal systems

Parsons Corporation

public
Centreville Est. 1944 PSN

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

defense software

Parsons Space

public
Chantilly Est. 1944 PSN

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

defense ground systems

Planet Labs

public
San Francisco Est. 2010 PL

Planet Labs PBC is a leading Earth observation company operating the largest fleet of Earth-imaging …

earth observation satellite manufacturing

Redwire

public
Jacksonville Est. 2020 RDW

Redwire Corporation is a leading space infrastructure company pioneering in-space manufacturing, 3D …

satellite manufacturing in space services in space manufacturing

Rocket Lab

public
Long Beach Est. 2006 RKLB

Rocket Lab is a leading aerospace company providing end-to-end space solutions including launch serv…

launch services satellite manufacturing spacecraft

RTX Corporation

public
Arlington Est. 2020 RTX

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

defense aerospace satellite manufacturing

SAIC

public
Reston Est. 2013 SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation provides technology solutions for government includin…

defense satellite services

Sidus Space

public
Cape Canaveral Est. 2012 SIDU

Sidus Space is an American company manufacturing satellites and providing space services from Cape C…

satellite manufacturing earth observation

SiriusXM Holdings

public
New York Est. 2008 SIRI

SiriusXM is America's leading audio entertainment company providing satellite radio and online radio…

satellite operators broadcasting telecommunications

SkyWater Technology

public
Bloomington Est. 2017 SKYT

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

semiconductors electronics manufacturing

Spire Global

public
Vienna Est. 2012 SPIR

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that collects data through its proprietary satell…

earth observation satellite manufacturing analytics

Spirit AeroSystems Space

public
Tulsa Est. 2005 SPR

Spirit AeroSystems Space, a division of Spirit AeroSystems, focuses on the design and manufacture of…

spacecraft components structures manufacturing

Teledyne Technologies Space

public
Thousand Oaks Est. 1999 TDY

Teledyne Technologies Space, founded in 1999 and based in Thousand Oaks, California, focuses on the …

spacecraft components sensors electronics

Texas Instruments Space

public
Dallas Est. 1951 TXN

Space-grade analog and power management semiconductors. High-reliability components for satellite po…

spacecraft components semiconductors electronics

TransDigm Space

public
Cleveland Est. 1993 TDG

TransDigm designs and manufactures aerospace components including actuators, valves, and ignition sy…

components aerospace propulsion

Viasat

public
Carlsbad Est. 1986 VSAT

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

satellite communications satellite operators connectivity

Virgin Galactic

public
Tustin Est. 2004 SPCE

Virgin Galactic is a spaceflight company within the Virgin Group that develops commercial spacecraft…

space tourism human spaceflight

Woodward Aerospace

public
Fort Collins Est. 1870 WWD

Woodward designs and manufactures control systems, fuel systems, and actuation components for aerosp…

propulsion components aerospace

Above Space Development

development
Houston Est. 2021

Founded in 2021 and based in Houston, Texas, Above Space Development is a commercial space technolog…

space stations in space services spacecraft

Additive Rocket Corporation

development
Henderson Est. 2018

Additive Rocket Corporation (ARC), founded in 2018 and based in Henderson, United States, is a space…

propulsion 3d printing manufacturing

Aerojet Rocketdyne AR1

development
Sacramento Est. 2015

Aerojet Rocketdyne AR1, founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, United States, is a company focused…

propulsion aerospace spacecraft components

Aetherflux

development
San Carlos Est. 2024

Founded by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt to beam solar power from LEO satellites via infrared las…

space solar power beaming

Aevum Inc

development
Huntsville Est. 2016

Aevum Inc. developed the Ravn X, the world's largest unmanned aircraft system designed for autonomou…

launch services

Agile Space Industries

development
Durango Est. 2016

Agile Space Industries, founded in 2016 and based in Durango, United States, is a space technology c…

propulsion 3d printing spacecraft components

Albedo

development
Denver Est. 2020

Albedo is pioneering very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite imaging, operating satellites between 250…

earth observation satellite operators satellites

Amazon Kuiper Government

development
Seattle Est. 2022

Amazon Kuiper Government, founded in 2022 and based in Seattle, Washington, is a business unit focus…

satellite communications government satellite operations

Amazon Project Kuiper

development
Redmond Est. 2019

Project Kuiper is Amazon's initiative to deploy a 3,236-satellite LEO constellation for global broad…

satellite communications connectivity

Antares Industries

development
Torrance Est. 2023

Antares Industries, founded in 2023 and based in Torrance, California, is a developing space technol…

power systems nuclear spacecraft components

Apolink

development
San Francisco Est. 2023

Apolink is a newly established satellite communications company based in San Francisco, California, …

satellite communications connectivity satellite services

Aquarian Space

development
Los Angeles Est. 2021

Aquarian Space, founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, is a space company focused on developing c…

satellite communications lunar communications

AscendArc

development
Portland Est. 2023

AscendArc, founded in 2023 and based in Portland, United States, is a satellite manufacturing compan…

satellite manufacturing satellites satellite communications

Atlas AI

development
Palo Alto Est. 2016

Atlas AI, founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a company focused on delivering ana…

earth observation geospatial data services

Atomos Space

development
Denver Est. 2020

Atomos Space develops orbital transfer vehicles for satellite delivery and repositioning. The compan…

in space services

Avalanche Energy

development
Seattle Est. 2018

Avalanche Energy, founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, is a space-focused company devel…

propulsion nuclear power systems

Basalt Technology

development
San Francisco Est. 2023

Basalt Technology is a newly established company, founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, focuse…

materials in space manufacturing manufacturing

BlackSky Defense

development
Herndon Est. 2018

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

defense earth observation satellite operators

Boeing HorizonX

development
Chicago Est. 2017

Boeing HorizonX is the venture capital arm of The Boeing Company, established in 2017. Focused on ae…

investment aerospace space technology

Canopy Aerospace

development
Denver Est. 2021

Founded in 2021 and based in Denver, Colorado, Canopy Aerospace & Defense specializes in advanced ce…

materials manufacturing aerospace

CisLunar Industries

development
Boulder Est. 2021

CisLunar Industries develops electromagnetic induction furnaces for in-space metal processing and re…

in space manufacturing lunar

Continuum Space Systems

development
Pasadena Est. 2021

isContinuum Space Systems, founded in 2021 and based in Pasadena, California, is a relatively new en…

software satellite operations services

Crescent Space Services

development
Denver Est. 2023

Crescent Space Services, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, provides the Parsec cislunar communications a…

lunar satellite communications

D-Orbit USA

development
San Jose Est. 2019

D-Orbit USA, established in 2019 and based in San Jose, California, focuses on providing space logis…

launch services in space services satellite operations

E-Space

development
Sarasota Est. 2021

E-Space develops a sustainable satellite network designed for responsible deorbiting. Building commu…

satellite communications debris removal

Earth Observant

development
Los Angeles Est. 2020

Earth Observant develops high-resolution imaging satellites using large deployable apertures. The co…

earth observation

Elodin

development
San Francisco Est. 2023

Elodin is a San Francisco-based software company founded in 2023 focused on the rapidly growing fiel…

space situational awareness software analytics

eSAT Global

development
San Diego Est. 2017

eSAT Global, founded in 2017 and based in San Diego, is a satellite communications company focused o…

satellite communications iot satellite services

Eta Space

development
Rockledge Est. 2019

Eta Space develops cryogenic fluid management technology for in-space refueling. Building systems fo…

propulsion

Firefly Blue Ghost

development
Cedar Park Est. 2021

Firefly Aerospace is a U.S.-based space company founded in 2021 focused on enabling launch, landing,…

launch services launch vehicles in space services

Firefly Defense

development
Cedar Park Est. 2023

Firefly Defense is the defense-focused division of Firefly Aerospace, a U.S.-based space company fou…

launch vehicles in space services lunar

First Resonance

development
Los Angeles Est. 2018

First Resonance, founded in 2018 and a Y Combinator company, provides manufacturing software solutio…

software manufacturing ai

Google Cloud Satellite

development
Mountain View Est. 2021

Google Cloud Satellite is a relatively new venture, founded in 2021, focused on extending Google Clo…

ground systems data services satellite communications

Gravitics

development
Kent Est. 2020

Gravitics develops large-volume space station modules and habitats. The company manufactures expanda…

space stations manufacturing

Green Launch

development
Austin Est. 2019

Green Launch, founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, is a launch vehicle company focused on dra…

launch services launch vehicles small satellites

Hadrian

development
Torrance Est. 2020

Hadrian, founded in 2020 and based in Torrance, California, is a manufacturing company focused on de…

manufacturing aerospace robotics

HawkEye 360 Federal

development
Herndon Est. 2020

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

satellite operators satellite services defense

Helicity Space

development
Pasadena Est. 2018

Helicity Space, founded in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, is a propulsion technology compan…

propulsion power systems space technology

Hermeus

development
Atlanta Est. 2018

Hermeus is developing hypersonic aircraft capable of Mach 5+ speeds, dramatically reducing flight ti…

aerospace propulsion

Hubble Network

development
Seattle Est. 2021

Hubble Network, founded in 2021 and based in Seattle, Washington, is a developing satellite communic…

satellite communications iot satellite services

Impulse Space

development
Redondo Beach Est. 2021

Impulse Space is developing in-space transportation services using orbital transfer vehicles to deli…

in space services propulsion

Interlune

development
Seattle Est. 2022

Interlune develops technology to harvest helium-3 from the lunar surface. Plans to extract and retur…

lunar

Inversion Space

development
Torrance Est. 2021

Earth return capsules for point-to-point delivery and space manufacturing. Ray capsule for rapid car…

human spaceflight space logistics launch services

Istari Digital

development
Arlington Est. 2022

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

software simulation aerospace

K2 Space

development
Los Angeles Est. 2022

K2 Space is a satellite manufacturing startup developing ultra-large, high-capability spacecraft at …

satellite manufacturing

Kleos Robotics

development
Pasadena Est. 2018

Kleos Robotics, founded in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, is a space technology company foc…

robotics in space services satellite manufacturing

Kuiper Systems

development
Redmond Est. 2019

Amazon's Project Kuiper is developing a low Earth orbit satellite constellation to provide global br…

connectivity leo

Kythera Space Solutions

development
Bethesda Est. 2015

Kythera Space Solutions, founded in 2015 and based in Bethesda, United States, develops dynamic mana…

software satellite communications satellite operations

L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems

development
Melbourne Est. 2019

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

defense aerospace satellite communications

Laser Light Communications

development
Vienna Est. 2013

Laser Light Communications is developing a global optical communications network using MEO satellite…

satellite communications laser communications

Launcher Space Services

development
Hawthorne Est. 2018

Launcher Space Services, a company under the Vast umbrella, is focused on providing launch services,…

launch services launch vehicles small launcher

Leo Aerospace

development
Los Angeles Est. 2017

Leo Aerospace, founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, is a launch services company focused on pro…

launch services launch vehicles small satellites

Lockheed Martin Habitation

development
Denver Est. 2018

Lockheed Martin Habitation, established in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, focuses on the develo…

aerospace human spaceflight spacecraft

Lunasonde

development
Pasadena Est. 2023

Lunasonde is a newly established (founded 2023) space technology company based in Pasadena, speciali…

lunar robotics space technology

Mangata Networks

development
Boulder Est. 2020

Hybrid MEO/HEO satellite network for persistent coverage. Edge computing and communications. Focus o…

satellite operators communications

Max Space

development
San Francisco Est. 2022

Max Space, founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, United States, is a company currently focused…

manufacturing space stations space technology

Mission Control Acquisition

development
Houston Est. 2025

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

investment spac aerospace

Momentus Vigoride

development
San Jose Est. 2020

Momentus Vigoride is an in-space services company founded in 2020 and based in San Jose, California.…

in space services propulsion electric propulsion

Moon Express

development
Cape Canaveral Est. 2010

Moon Express develops lunar landers for commercial exploration and resource extraction. The company …

lunar

Muon Space

development
Mountain View Est. 2021

Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems provider designing, building, and operating LEO satellite …

earth observation

Near Space Labs

development
Brooklyn Est. 2017

Near Space Labs is a Brooklyn-based geospatial imaging company founded in 2017 that provides high-re…

earth observation geospatial data services

Northrop Grumman HALO

development
Dulles Est. 2019

Northrop Grumman HALO, established in 2019 and based in Dulles, Virginia, is a business unit of Nort…

space stations lunar spacecraft

NxtComm

development
Atlanta Est. 2019

NxtComm, founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta, United States, is a company focused on the developmen…

antennas satellite communications components

Odysseus Space

development
Houston Est. 2020

Odysseus Space, founded in 2020 and based in Houston, Texas, is a relatively new entrant into the in…

in space services propulsion satellite operations

Offworld

development
Pasadena Est. 2016

Offworld, founded in 2016 and based in Pasadena, California, is a robotics company focused on develo…

robotics space resources lunar

Omnispace

development
Washington Est. 2012

Omnispace is developing a global hybrid 5G network combining satellite and terrestrial systems. The …

satellite communications

Orbit Beyond

development
Edison Est. 2018

Orbit Beyond develops configurable lunar landers (Z-01, Z-02) with 300+ kg payload capacity for NASA…

lunar lunar landers lunar rovers

Orbital Assembly

development
Fontana Est. 2019

Orbital Assembly Corporation, a subsidiary of Above: Space Development Corporation, is focused on th…

space tourism space stations in space services

Orbital Mechanics

development
Boulder Est. 2022

Orbital Mechanics is a relatively new space technology company founded in 2022 and based in Boulder,…

software space situational awareness analytics

Orbital Operations

development
San Francisco Est. 2023

Orbital Operations is a newly established space technology company founded in 2023 and based in San …

software satellite operations space technology

Orbital Reef

development
Kent Est. 2021

Orbital Reef is a planned commercial space station being developed by Blue Origin and Sierra Space. …

space stations

Orbite

development
Seattle Est. 2019

Building commercial astronaut training and spaceflight gateway campuses with centrifuge, neutral buo…

training space tourism simulation

Outpost Technologies

development
San Francisco Est. 2020

Developing reusable reentry capsules for returning cargo from space. Feather capsule design. Focus o…

human spaceflight space logistics in space services

Phantom Space Corporation

development
Tucson Est. 2019

Phantom Space Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a vertically integrated …

launch services satellite manufacturing small satellites

Phantom Works Space

development
Huntington Beach Est. 2020

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

defense research aerospace

Phase Space Manufacturing

development
Seattle Est. 2020

Phase Space Manufacturing, founded in 2020 and based in Seattle, United States, is a manufacturing c…

manufacturing robotics research

Planetoid Mines

development
Reno Est. 2003

Planetoid Mines develops patented ISRU technology for lunar and asteroid mining. The company created…

asteroid mining lunar

Point One Navigation

development
San Francisco Est. 2016

Point One Navigation is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016 specializing in high-precision…

gnss navigation data services

Portal Space Systems

development
Bothell, Washington Est. 2021

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

propulsion spacecraft in space services

Prime Lightworks

development
Los Angeles Est. 2022

Prime Lightworks, founded in 2022 and based in Los Angeles, is a space technology company focused on…

laser communications components satellite communications

Privateer

development
Maui Est. 2021

Privateer is building a comprehensive map of all objects in Earth orbit for space sustainability. Fo…

space situational awareness analytics

Quindar

development
New York Est. 2019

Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Quindar provides a Satellite Mission Management as a Service …

software ground systems satellite operations

Qunnect

development
New York Est. 2018

Qunnect, founded in 2018 and based in New York, is a hardware company focused on developing infrastr…

quantum telecommunications optical communications

Radian Aerospace

development
Seattle Est. 2016

Radian Aerospace is developing Radian One, a horizontal takeoff/landing single-stage-to-orbit spacep…

launch services human spaceflight

Reflect Orbital

development
Hawthorne Est. 2021

Plans 57-satellite constellation of mylar reflectors at 373 miles altitude to extend solar farm oper…

space solar

Rocket Lab National Security

development
Long Beach Est. 2021

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

launch services launch vehicles satellite manufacturing

Rocket Lab Photon

development
Long Beach Est. 2019

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company providing comprehensive space solutions, from launch servi…

launch services launch vehicles satellite manufacturing

Rocket Lab Rutherford Factory

development
Long Beach Est. 2018

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company providing comprehensive space solutions, from launch servi…

launch services launch vehicles satellite manufacturing

RTX Ventures

development
Waltham Est. 2022

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

investment aerospace aviation

Sarda Technologies

development
Sunnyvale Est. 2019

Sarda Technologies, founded in 2019 and based in Sunnyvale, California, is a company focused on the …

satellite communications ground systems antennas

Saturn Satellite Networks

development
Denver Est. 2022

Saturn Satellite Networks, founded in 2022 and based in Denver, Colorado, is a developing company fo…

satellite communications satellite manufacturing satellites

Scepter Industries

development
Denver Est. 2021

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

satellite manufacturing defense small satellites

SciPeople

development
Washington Est. 2019

SciPeople is a recruitment firm specializing in talent acquisition for the space and technology indu…

recruitment services staffing

SEArch+

development
New York Est. 2015

Space Exploration Architecture (SEArch+), founded in 2015 and based in New York, is a firm specializ…

space stations consulting human spaceflight

Sierra Space

development
Louisville Est. 2021

Sierra Space is a commercial space company developing the Dream Chaser spaceplane, Orbital Reef comm…

space stations spacecraft human spaceflight

Skyborne Technologies

development
Atlanta Est. 2019

Skyborne Technologies, founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta, United States, is a space technology co…

propulsion nuclear space technology

SkyFi

development
San Francisco Est. 2020

SkyFi, founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, is a rapidly developing company focused on provid…

earth observation data services analytics

Solideon

development
San Francisco Est. 2022

Solideon is developing autonomous micro-factories for aerospace, defense, energy, and maritime secto…

manufacturing in space manufacturing 3d printing

Space Economy Report

development
New York Est. 2020

Space Economy Report, founded in 2020 and based in New York, is a media and analytics company focuse…

media analytics data services

Space Entertainment Enterprise

development
Los Angeles Est. 2021

Space Entertainment Enterprise (SEE), founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, is a nascent company…

space stations space tourism in space services

Space Radiation Services

development
Boulder Est. 2022

Space Radiation Services, founded in 2022 and based in Boulder, Colorado, is an engineering consulti…

testing engineering services

Space Talent

development
New York Est. 2020

Space Talent, founded in 2020 and based in New York, is a recruitment and staffing company focused s…

recruitment staffing investment

SpaceBelt

development
Los Angeles Est. 2014

SpaceBelt is developing a space-based data center network for secure global data storage and transmi…

satellite communications

Spaceium

development
San Francisco Est. 2023

Spaceium, founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, is a nascent space company focused on developi…

in space services satellite services propulsion

SpaceLink

development
McLean Est. 2020

SpaceLink is developing a data relay system providing continuous connectivity for LEO satellites and…

satellite communications optical communications in space services

SpaceLink (Electra)

development
Vienna Est. 2020

SpaceLink is developing a MEO satellite relay network for continuous space-to-ground communications.…

satellite communications data services

Spacerex

development
Los Angeles Est. 2023

Spacerex is a Los Angeles-based satellite communications company founded in 2023. The company develo…

satellite communications satellites communications

SpiderFab (Tethers Unlimited)

development
Bothell Est. 2012

SpiderFab develops in-space manufacturing and construction robots. Building systems that can fabrica…

manufacturing robotics

SpinLaunch

development
Long Beach Est. 2014

SpinLaunch is developing a kinetic launch system that uses centrifugal acceleration to launch payloa…

launch services

Spire Aviation

development
Boulder Est. 2018

Spire Aviation, founded in 2018 and based in Boulder, Colorado, is a data and analytics provider spe…

data services aviation earth observation

Spire Defense

development
Vienna Est. 2018

Spire Defense, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a data and analytics compan…

satellite operators earth observation small satellites

Star Catcher Industries

development
Jacksonville Est. 2024

Building first space energy grid using optical power beaming to satellites. Holds world record at 1.…

space solar power beaming

Star Harbor Academy

development
Lone Tree Est. 2024

53-acre training facility for space tourists opening 2026. Features microgravity flights, neutral bu…

training space tourism simulation

Starlab Space

development
Denver Est. 2021

Starlab is a planned commercial space station being developed by Voyager Space, Airbus, and Mitsubis…

space stations

Stellar Blu

development
Denver Est. 2020

Stellar Blu, founded in 2020 and based in Denver, Colorado, is a space technology company focused on…

antennas satellite communications satellite subsystems

Stoke Space

development
Kent Est. 2019

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kent, Washington, Stoke Space Technologies is a launch vehicle …

launch services

Tauri

development
San Francisco Est. 2023

Tauri, founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, is a space technology company focused on the emer…

space resources asteroid mining space technology

Telesat Government Solutions

development
Washington Est. 2015

Telesat Government Solutions is the government services division of Telesat Corporation, a global sa…

satellite communications satellite operators government

Terrafuse AI

development
Palo Alto Est. 2020

Terrafuse AI, founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a climate risk analytics compan…

analytics data services geospatial

The Spaceport Company

development
Florida Est. 2020

Founded in 2020 and based in Florida, The Spaceport Company is a developing provider of mobile, sea-…

launch services spaceports ground systems

ThinkOrbital

development
Denver Est. 2021

ThinkOrbital is pioneering autonomous in-space assembly and welding technology. In May 2024, the com…

in space manufacturing construction

TransAstra

development
Lake View Terrace Est. 2015

TransAstra develops technologies for asteroid mining and space resource utilization. The company's O…

asteroid mining space resources propulsion

Turion Space

development
Irvine Est. 2020

Turion Space develops spacecraft for space logistics including debris removal and on-orbit servicing…

in space services debris removal

Vast

development
Long Beach Est. 2021

Founded in 2021 by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Jed McCaleb, Vast is developing artificial gravity sp…

space stations human spaceflight in space services

Vaya Space

development
Cocoa Est. 2017

Vaya Space (formerly Rocket Crafters) develops STAR-3D vortex hybrid engines using 3D-printed non-ex…

launch services propulsion

Veloces

development
Los Angeles Est. 2023

Veloces is a Los Angeles-based space company founded in 2023 focused on the development of launch ve…

launch services launch vehicles small launcher

Venturi Astrolab

development
Hawthorne Est. 2020

Venturi Astrolab develops the FLEX Rover, a lunar terrain vehicle featuring unique hyper-deformable …

lunar lunar rovers robotics

Venus Aerospace

development
Houston Est. 2020

Venus Aerospace develops high-speed point-to-point transportation including hypersonic spaceplanes. …

aerospace propulsion

Vestigo Aerospace

development
San Luis Obispo Est. 2018

Vestigo Aerospace, founded in 2018 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, is a space technology c…

components satellite subsystems in space services

Viasat Real-Time Earth

development
Denver Est. 2015

Viasat Real-Time Earth (RTE), a Denver-based company founded in 2015, operates as a division of the …

satellite communications ground systems satellite operations

Virtus Solis

development
Pontiac Est. 2022

Virtus Solis, founded in 2022 and based in Pontiac, United States, is a company focused on the devel…

power systems space technology satellite services

Wave Motion Launch

development
San Francisco Est. 2023

Wave Motion Launch is a newly established launch vehicle company founded in 2023 and based in San Fr…

launch services launch vehicles space technology

Windborne Systems

development
Palo Alto Est. 2019

Windborne Systems, founded in 2019 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a space-focused company sp…

earth observation weather sensors

Xona Space Systems

development
San Mateo Est. 2019

Xona Space Systems is developing a LEO satellite constellation for high-accuracy, resilient position…

navigation

York Space S-Class

development
Denver Est. 2018

York Space Systems, founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, is a space company focused on pro…

satellite manufacturing satellite operations satellite communications

Zeno Power

development
Washington Est. 2018

Zeno Power develops radioisotope power systems for space applications. The company's technology prov…

propulsion power systems

AGI (Analytical Graphics)

acquired
Exton Est. 1989

Analytical Graphics, now part of Ansys, develops Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other software for space…

software space situational awareness

CAES

acquired
Arlington Est. 2019

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

components defense

Coherent Navigation

acquired
San Mateo Est. 2008

LEO navigation using Iridium signals. Acquired by Apple 2015. Pioneer in LEO-based positioning. Tech…

navigation leo

Collins Aerospace

acquired
Charlotte Est. 2018

Collins Aerospace Space, a subsidiary of RTX, is a leading provider of integrated solutions for the …

components satellite communications spacecraft components

COMSAT

acquired
Bethesda Est. 1962

Pioneer satellite communications company. Original Intelsat shareholder. Built Comsat Labs. Acquired…

satellite communications maritime

Deep Space Industries

acquired
San Jose Est. 2013

Asteroid mining company and propulsion developer. Comet water thrusters. Acquired by Bradford Space …

asteroid mining propulsion space resources

Hera Systems

acquired
San Jose Est. 2014

Hera Systems develops small Earth observation satellites for commercial and government customers. Bu…

satellite manufacturing earth observation

Honeybee Robotics

acquired
Altadena Est. 1983

Honeybee Robotics develops robotic systems and mechanisms for space exploration. Now part of Blue Or…

robotics instruments

Intelsat

acquired
McLean Est. 1964

Intelsat operates one of the world's largest satellite fleets providing communications services to m…

satellite communications satellite operators

Kubos

acquired
Denton Est. 2014

Kubos, founded in 2014 and based in Denton, United States, is a software company specializing in fli…

software satellite subsystems satellites

Launcher

acquired
Hawthorne Est. 2017

Launcher was an American company developing the Orbiter satellite carrier and E-2 rocket engine. The…

launch services in space services

Launcher (acquired by Vast)

acquired
Hawthorne Est. 2017

Launcher developed rocket engines and orbital transfer vehicles using 3D printing. Acquired by Vast …

propulsion launch services

LeoStella

acquired
Tukwila Est. 2018

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

satellite manufacturing small satellites earth observation

Loral Space & Communications

acquired
New York Est. 1992

Loral Space & Communications was a major satellite manufacturer and operator. The company built comm…

satellite manufacturing satellite communications

Made In Space

acquired
Jacksonville Est. 2010

Founded in August 2010 by Aaron Kemmer, Jason Dunn, Mike Chen, and Michael Snyder during Singularity…

in space services manufacturing

Maxar Intelligence

acquired
Westminster Est. 2017

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

earth observation defense analytics

Nanoracks

acquired
Houston Est. 2009

Nanoracks pioneered democratizing space access through standardized plug-and-play hardware for ISS r…

in space services research space stations

Nanoracks Bishop Airlock

acquired
Houston Est. 2020

Nanoracks Bishop Airlock, founded in 2020 and now operating under Voyager Space, provides unique in-…

in space services space stations satellite operations

NeXolve

acquired
Huntsville Est. 2009

NeXolve, now operating as a product line within Applied Aerospace & Defense, is a materials science …

materials composites spacecraft components

Northern Sky Research

acquired
Cambridge Est. 2000

Northern Sky Research (NSR) provides market research and consulting for satellite and space markets.…

consulting research

Numerica

acquired
Fort Collins Est. 1996

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

space situational awareness software defense

Orion Space Solutions

acquired
Louisville Est. 2005

Orion Space Solutions (now part of Arcfield) is a leader in atmospheric science and space weather dy…

space weather research

Phasor Solutions

acquired
Washington Est. 2009

Phasor Solutions was a US-based company founded in 2009 specializing in electronically-steered anten…

antennas satellite communications satellite subsystems

Riskpulse

acquired
Austin Est. 2013

Riskpulse, founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, is a supply chain analytics company operating…

analytics ai data services

SA Photonics

acquired
Los Gatos Est. 2001

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

optical communications satellite communications defense

Satcom Direct

acquired
Melbourne Est. 1997

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

satellite communications satellite services aviation

Satelles

acquired
Reston Est. 2012

Satelles provides positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services using Iridium satellite signals…

navigation

SolAero Technologies

acquired
Albuquerque Est. 1998

SolAero Technologies, now part of Rocket Lab, manufactures high-efficiency solar cells and panels fo…

components power systems

SpaceMicro

acquired
San Diego Est. 2002

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

electronics satellite subsystems defense

SpaceQuest

acquired
Fairfax Est. 1994

AAC SpaceQuest, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a provider of small satellite solutions and space-d…

satellite manufacturing satellite operators small satellites

SSL

acquired
Palo Alto Est. 1957

Space Systems Loral, now Maxar Space Systems. GEO satellite manufacturing leader. 100+ satellites bu…

satellite manufacturing telecommunications satellite operators

SSL MDA Holdings

acquired
Palo Alto Est. 1957

SSL (Space Systems Loral), now Maxar Technologies' manufacturing division, builds commercial communi…

satellite manufacturing

Starlab

acquired
Denver Est. 2022

Starlab Space is a US-led joint venture established in 2022, focused on developing the next generati…

space stations human spaceflight research

Swarm Technologies

acquired
Mountain View Est. 2016

Operates 120 picosatellites providing low-cost IoT connectivity. Acquired by SpaceX in 2021. Develop…

satellite communications iot

Techshot

acquired
Greenville Est. 1988

Techshot develops bioprinting and life sciences hardware for space. Created the first 3D bioprinter …

space medicine biotechnology in space services

Terran Orbital

acquired
Boca Raton Est. 2013

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

satellite manufacturing defense

Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems

acquired
Irvine Est. 2006

Tyvak, now part of Terran Orbital, provides nanosatellite platforms and mission services. The compan…

satellite manufacturing small satellites cubesats

York Space Systems

acquired
Denver Est. 2012

York Space Systems is a leading small satellite manufacturer delivering integrated defense technolog…

satellite manufacturing

Audacy

defunct
Mountain View Est. 2015

Audacy developed commercial space data relay satellites. The company aimed to provide always-on conn…

satellite communications data services

Bigelow Aerospace

defunct
Las Vegas Est. 1999

Bigelow Aerospace, founded in 1999 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, focuses on the development of inf…

space stations spacecraft spacecraft components

Masten Space Systems

defunct
Mojave Est. 2004

Masten Space Systems developed vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and was selected for NASA's CLP…

lunar launch services propulsion

Planetary Resources

defunct
Redmond Est. 2010

Pioneer asteroid mining company. Arkyd prospecting spacecraft. High-profile backers including Google…

asteroid mining space resources

Vector Launch

defunct
Tucson Est. 2016

Vector Launch was an American small rocket company that developed launch vehicles for microsatellite…

launch services

Virgin Orbit

defunct
Long Beach Est. 2017

Virgin Orbit was a launch services company founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Virgin Galactic, devel…

launch services

ABL Space Systems

restructured
El Segundo Est. 2017

ABL Space Systems, now rebranded as Long Wall following a strategic pivot in late 2024, was an Ameri…

launch services

Triumph Group Space

private
Berwyn Est. 1993

Triumph Group manufactures aerospace structures and components including composite structures, therm…

aerospace structures components