Space & Satellites companies in Europe

AerospacelabMont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium · 100-500

Designs, manufactures and operates end-to-end satellite systems, with a vertically integrated platform family built for constellation-scale production.

D-OrbitMilan, Italy · 100-500

Builds orbital transfer vehicles and mission control software that deliver satellites to precise orbits and enable in-space logistics services.

ION Satellite Carrier

A proprietary orbital transfer vehicle that transports satellites from a rideshare launch's parking orbit to their precise operational orbits. ION supports rideshare deployment, precision orbit insertion, constellation phasing and hosted payload operations. It reduces time from launch to operations by up to 85% compared to conventional rideshare.

Aurora

A cloud-based mission control software platform for small satellite operators. Aurora provides telemetry monitoring, command management, anomaly alerting and 2D/3D orbit visualisation through a web interface accessible from any device. It integrates with global ground station networks including Leaf Space and Amazon AWS Ground Station, and supports AES-256 encryption with two-factor authentication.

GEA

A robotic in-orbit servicing spacecraft under development, designed to extend the operational lifespan of satellites in geostationary orbit. GEA uses dual-arm manipulators, advanced propulsion and AI-powered diagnostics to perform inspection, repair, component replacement, orbital repositioning and end-of-life disposal. Validation is planned for the RISE mission, scheduled for 2029 in collaboration with ESA.

EnduroSatSofia, Bulgaria · 51-200

Builds modular satellite platforms and operates a fixed-cost space data service, enabling businesses to deploy constellations and access Earth observation data without owning ground infrastructure.

Fossa SystemsMadrid, Spain · 50-100

Builds and operates a constellation of nanosatellites that deliver satellite IoT connectivity to remote assets in industries including energy, agriculture, logistics and defence.

FOSSASat

FOSSA's 3U nanosatellite platform designed for low Earth orbit missions. Each satellite generates over 30W of power, carries a software-defined radio for communications, and supports multiple payload types including LoRa IoT, RF sensing (SIGINT/ELINT) and earth observation. The modular design allows missions to be tailored for connectivity, situational awareness or imaging applications.

FOSSA Nexus

A ruggedised IoT device and gateway that connects remote assets to FOSSA's satellite network or to cellular networks (GSM, NB-IoT). It supports a wide range of external sensors for monitoring parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity and voltage, runs on batteries or solar power, and is built for outdoor and industrial deployments in areas without conventional network coverage.

Ground Station

A turnkey ground station for LEO satellite operations, starting at €200,000. The system includes UHF Yagi and S-band parabolic antennas, software-defined radio hardware, and a remote operations capability so the station can be controlled from any mission operations centre. It supports autonomous satellite tracking and is designed for operators running small satellite constellations.

SatIoT

FOSSA's satellite IoT connectivity service, currently in a selective beta programme. It links devices equipped with a FOSSA Nexus gateway or direct LoRa connection to the satellite constellation, routes data through ground stations, and delivers it to customers via API. The service targets businesses with assets in unconnected areas and IoT platform providers who need a satellite backhaul layer.

GradelBascharage, Luxembourg · 51-200

Builds mechanical ground support equipment for spacecraft, nuclear maintenance machinery and robotic composite manufacturing systems for European aerospace, defence and energy customers.

ICEYEEspoo, Finland · 500-1000

Operates the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, providing all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence systems for defence, intelligence and natural catastrophe monitoring.

SAR Data

Synthetic aperture radar imagery from ICEYE satellites, giving customers day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation for defence, maritime, border security and emergency response missions.

Mission Systems

Customer-focused SAR satellite mission programmes, including spacecraft, operations support and intelligence workflows for sovereign space-based surveillance capabilities.

Natural Catastrophe Insights

Flood and wildfire intelligence products that turn radar observations into near-real-time situational awareness for insurers, governments and disaster-response teams.

Infinite OrbitsToulouse, France · 11-50

Designs, owns and operates spacecraft to provide inspection, life extension and end-of-life services for geostationary satellites, using autonomous vision-based navigation technology.

Isar AerospaceOttobrunn, Germany · 201-500

Builds Spectrum, a two-stage liquid-fuelled launch vehicle carrying up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit, serving the small and medium satellite market from launch sites in Norway and French Guiana.

Kreios SpaceBarcelona, Spain · 1-50

Builds air-breathing electric propulsion systems that allow satellites to operate continuously in Very Low Earth Orbit at around 200 km altitude, using atmospheric air and solar power in place of onboard fuel.

LatitudeReims, France

Builds the Zephyr small launch vehicle and Navier engines in France to deliver dedicated orbital access for small satellites from European spaceports.

NewOrbitReading, United Kingdom · 11-50

Develops ultra-low Earth orbit satellites and ion propulsion systems to bring higher-resolution imaging, direct-to-device connectivity and weather intelligence closer to Earth.

OKAPI:OrbitsBraunschweig, Germany · 11-50

Builds space traffic management and collision avoidance platforms that help satellite operators navigate an increasingly crowded orbit.

OQ TechnologyWasserbillig, Luxembourg

Operates a low-Earth-orbit satellite network delivering 5G NTN direct-to-device connectivity for industrial IoT and unmodified smartphones, with spectrum and satellites serving remote regions worldwide.

Planetek HellasAthens, Greece · 11-50

Develops satellite Earth observation software, geospatial analytics and satellite command and control systems for civil protection, national security and environmental monitoring.

PreligensParis, France · 51-200

AI-powered analysis of satellite and aerial imagery for defence intelligence. Now Safran AI after acquisition by Safran Group in 2024.

Reflex AerospaceBerlin, Germany · 11-50

Designs and builds custom satellite platforms — optical, SAR and SATCOM — for LEO, delivering flight-ready satellites in under 12 months.

Custom Satellite Platform

Reflex's core offering: a bespoke LEO satellite bus designed and built around the customer's payload, whether optical imaging, SAR or SATCOM. The platform is manufactured at the Munich microfactory and can be delivered flight-ready in under 12 months. This speed is achieved through modern manufacturing methods, a vertically integrated supply chain and reusable design architecture rather than a one-size-fits-all bus.

Sidereus Space DynamicsNaples, Italy · 11-50

Develops EOS, a containerised single-stage reusable orbital rocket that launches from a standard shipping container with no fixed launch pad required.

Space Applications ServicesBrussels, Belgium · 51-200

Builds mission control software, satellite ground segments and space security solutions for institutional and defence operators.

Spin.WorksLisbon, Portugal · 11-50

Portuguese aerospace company developing optical instruments, hyperspectral payloads, computer vision, AI and guidance, navigation and control systems for satellites, UAVs and planetary missions.

Hyperspectral Imager HS1

First hyperspectral camera developed by Spin.Works and flown on the AEROS satellite. HS1 acquires VIS-NIR imagery from 470-900 nm in 140 bands at up to 70 fps, with 55 m/pixel ground resolution at 500 km altitude and onboard hypercube alignment and lossless image compression.

High-Resolution VNIR-SWIR Camera VS1

Advanced hyperspectral camera for small satellites with VNIR and SWIR channels, 8.5 m/pixel resolution at 500 km altitude, SNR above 100 and 99 spectral colors across 470-1700 nm at up to 100 fps.

Star Tracker ST1

Low-power star tracker physically aligned with the HS1 camera design, delivering 2 arc-sec three-sigma accuracy, up to 10 Hz frame rate, less than 3 W per head and 0.5U size for CubeSat and smallsat missions.

ASTRIIS UAS hyperspectral and thermal gimbal

Gyrostabilized maritime-observation gimbal for UAS platforms combining hyperspectral and thermal sensors. It supports mapping and monitoring modes, including surveillance and security use cases, with replaceable COTS lenses and controlled pan/tilt.

TRL SpaceBrno, Czech Republic

Designs, builds and operates complete satellite missions, including Earth observation microsatellites, ground support equipment and a geospatial intelligence platform, serving defence, security and environmental customers across Europe and Africa.

ArquimeaMadrid, Spain · 201-500

Deep-tech company building sensors, space systems, robotics, and quantum technology for defence and aerospace applications.

Q-SLAM-40

A man-portable loitering munition with 25 km range and 25-minute endurance, carrying a 1.2 kg warhead, deployable from backpacks by a two-person team in under 5 minutes with GPS-denied operation capability.

Q-SLAM-100

A medium-range loitering munition with 120-minute endurance and 60-70 km range, equipped with the DeepArq AI platform for collaborative flight, autonomous target identification, and real-time threat classification.

Techfire

A fire control system for mortars and artillery howitzers that automates direct and indirect fire operations, currently in service with multiple NATO armed forces and armies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Blackshark.aiGraz, Austria · 50-100

Builds AI infrastructure that converts satellite and aerial imagery into 3D world models and operational intelligence for defence simulation, autonomous systems and disaster response.

CYSEC SALausanne, Switzerland · 11-50

Swiss cybersecurity company securing cloud, on-premises and orbital systems with confidential computing and encrypted satellite-communications products.

ARCA SATLINK

End-to-end satellite communication security product implementing CCSDS Space Data Link Security at the frame level for telemetry, telecommand and payload data. It supports encryption, authentication, OTAR key management, replay protection, link monitoring, CCSDS TM/TC/AOS/USLP compatibility and FPGA acceleration up to 10 Gbps.

ARCA SATCOM

Secure satellite-connectivity product for ground and space segment communications, designed for line-rate encryption, intelligent quality of service, packet-loss resilience and multi-orbit links across LEO, MEO, GEO, direct-to-device and 5G environments. Defence use cases include optimizing existing encryption solutions without changing current infrastructure.

ARCA Trusted OS

Linux-based hardened operating system for confidential virtual machines on premises and in hyperscalers. It uses AMD SEV-SNP and Intel TDX trusted execution environments, self-hosted ARCA Verification Manager, full-disk encryption, HSM/Vault key support, trusted boot and continuous monitoring.

Look Up SpaceToulouse, France · 11-50

Look Up Space develops space surveillance and space domain awareness systems for detecting, tracking, analysing and protecting satellites and orbital infrastructure.

Detect and Track

Space surveillance capability for detecting and tracking orbital objects and events.

Radar

Radar technology for collecting orbital surveillance data as part of the Look Up Space architecture.

ReOrbitHelsinki, Finland · 51-200

Manufactures sovereign satellites and in-orbit data processing systems for governments and armed forces seeking full operational control over their space-based assets.

Rocket Factory AugsburgAugsburg, Germany · 201-500

Develops the RFA ONE small launch vehicle and Redshift orbital transfer vehicle to deliver satellites to any orbit from European spaceports.

RFA ONE

A three-stage small launch vehicle standing 30 metres tall, powered by nine Helix staged-combustion engines on the first stage. It delivers up to 1,300 kg to 500 km sun-synchronous orbit, 850 kg to 2,000 km polar orbit, or 450 kg to geostationary transfer orbit. The rocket uses stainless steel tanks with common bulkheads and automotive-grade composite interstages manufactured on in-house automated tape-laying equipment. It is offered in dedicated and rideshare configurations, with first-stage recovery planned for a future variant.

Redshift OTV

An orbital transfer vehicle that rides as the upper stage of RFA ONE and provides last-mile payload delivery to any target orbit. Equipped with a vacuum-optimised Helix engine and more than 2.5 km/s of delta-v, Redshift can perform altitude adjustments, inclination changes and phase shifts during a single mission, enabling one launch to serve multiple operators at different orbits. It is offered in multiple configurations with modular payload accommodation.

SpacebelLiège, Belgium · 51-200

Develops flight software, ground segment systems and Earth observation data platforms for European space missions, from satellites and launchers to small satellite systems.

VyomaMunich, Germany · 11-50

Space situational awareness using AI-driven analytics and a dedicated microsatellite constellation for in-orbit debris tracking. TU Munich spin-off backed by Safran Corporate Ventures and the European Investment Fund, in talks with NATO space commands.

ZAITRACzech Republic

Develops onboard data processing hardware and software for small satellites, enabling satellites to filter, compress and analyse imagery in orbit before it reaches the ground.

CailabsRennes , France · 100-500

Develops laser light-shaping technology for optical ground stations, free-space laser communications and directed energy weapons for space and defence markets.

EcosmicTurin, Italy

Ecosmic develops operating systems for space security environments. The company advances software used in space and addresses space debris issues by inventing plug-and-play technology that improves collision avoidance. Their SAFE system helps satellite operators navigate collision risks.

EmLogicOslo, Norway · 11-50

Norwegian embedded systems and FPGA design centre developing hardware, firmware, and Edge AI for space and industrial applications. Built electronics for the RIMFAX ground-penetrating radar on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover and the ORION European Service Module.

LeanspaceStrasbourg, France · 11-50

Builds cloud-native software for satellite command-and-control, pass orchestration and ground station monitoring.

MaiaSpaceParis, France · 51-200

Reusable micro-launcher for European sovereign access to space, developing Maia rocket. ArianeGroup subsidiary.

Maia Launcher

A 50-metre, two-stage mini-launcher available in reusable (500 kg to SSO) and expendable (1,500 kg to SSO) versions, powered by four Prometheus bio-methane/LOX engines with a 3.5-metre fairing and up to 4-tonne capacity to inclined orbits.

Maia Reusable First Stage

Europe's first reusable rocket first stage designed for vertical landing on an autonomous barge at sea, selected by ESA's BEST! initiative alongside Isar Aerospace to develop future European reusable space transportation.

Colibri Kick-Stage

An optional upper kick-stage with a cluster of engines that increases mission flexibility for multi-orbit deployment and constellation replenishment -- successfully completed dual-engine hot-fire testing and environmental qualification at Thales Alenia Space facilities in 2025.

NeuraspacePorto, Portugal · 1-50

Builds AI-powered space traffic management software and sensor infrastructure that automates satellite collision avoidance for commercial and government operators.

Gama SpaceIvry-sur-Seine, France · 11-50

Builds drag sails and solar sails for satellite deorbiting and deep space propulsion.

GomSpaceAalborg, Denmark · 201-500

Designs and manufactures nanosatellites, CubeSat platforms and subsystems for defence, national security and commercial customers in over 60 countries.

Satellite Platform Kits

Modular, flight-proven satellite platforms available in 6U, 8U, 12U and 16U configurations. Each kit integrates power, computing, communications and attitude control into a ready-to-integrate platform, reducing time to launch for customers who want a complete spacecraft rather than individual subsystems.

NanoPower

Power system product line covering electrical power systems, lithium-ion battery packs and solar panel systems designed for nanosatellites and CubeSats. Products such as the NanoPower BP8 100 Wh battery pack are flight-tested across numerous missions.

NanoCom

Communications subsystem product line including software-defined radios, S and X-band transceivers, and antennas for nanosatellites. The NanoCom SDR MK3 and NanoCom Link SX are among the current generation of products, with Ka-Band communications in development under an ESA contract.

NanoMind

On-board computer product line for satellite command and data handling. The NanoMind HP MK3 is a high-performance unit designed for demanding processing tasks in nanosatellite and small satellite applications.

OvzonSolna, Sweden · 11-50

Delivers high-throughput SATCOM-as-a-Service for government and defence forces on the move, built on the Ovzon 3 geostationary satellite with steerable spot beams and on-board processing.

Sybilla TechnologiesBydgoszcz, Poland

Builds satellite tracking telescopes, observatory hardware and real-time collision avoidance software for space situational awareness.

AresysMilan, Italy · 51-200

Designs SAR simulation tools, radar instruments, EO data processors and value-added analytics services for European and international space missions.

CrystalSpaceTallinn, Estonia · 1-50

Manufactures space-qualified cameras and edge AI vision systems for autonomous defence platforms, with 200+ cameras delivered across satellite, rover, and lunar missions.

Gate SpaceTulln, Austria · 11-50

Develops high-performance chemical propulsion solutions for satellites, including the GATE Jetpack plug-and-play mobility system that enables orbital maneuvers, collision avoidance, and refueling capabilities.

ISISPACEDelft, Netherlands · 51-200

Dutch smallsat manufacturer building CubeSat platforms and satellite systems from Delft. Has launched 101 satellites and delivered 784 subsystems. Signed a framework agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to develop, build, and launch military reconnaissance satellites.

Kuva SpaceTampere, Finland · 11-50

Hyperspectral microsatellite constellation providing real-time environmental monitoring and defence intelligence imagery.

PIAP SpaceWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Builds space robotics systems including manipulators, grippers and mechanical ground support equipment for satellite servicing, active debris removal and orbital missions.

SatcubeGothenburg, Sweden · 51-200

Satellite communications company developing lightweight, portable satellite terminals that provide high-speed broadband connectivity anywhere on the planet through High Throughput Satellites.

Satcube Ku

An 8 kg portable Ku-band satellite terminal that provides up to 20 Mbps broadband connectivity in under one minute, with IP65/IP67 certification and battery operation down to -35 degrees C.

Satcube Secure

A 9.5 kg FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified portable terminal supporting one-way and two-way TRANSEC encryption, built for mission-critical government and military communications in GPS-denied environments.

Satcube Motion

A 15 kg vehicle-mounted on-the-move satellite terminal with MIL-STD 810 and 461 certification, 360-degree azimuth auto-pointing, and up to 85 Mbps downlink via Ku-band HTS satellites.

SatlantisBilbao, Spain · 51-200

Builds very high-resolution optical imagers for Earth observation satellites. The iSIM instrument has flown on ISS missions and CubeSats launched on SpaceX Falcon 9, serving defence intelligence and methane monitoring customers.

SatRevWrocław, Poland

NewSpace company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of nanosatellites for Earth observation. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Wroclaw, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

SatVuLondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

Earth observation company providing the world's highest resolution commercial thermal imagery from satellites to monitor climate change, energy efficiency, and economic activity with 3.5m resolution thermal data.

SpaceitTartu, Estonia · 11-50

Develops cloud-based satellite mission control software (MCSaaS) and operates a Space Cyber Range for space cybersecurity training. Spin-off of ESTCube-1, Estonia's first satellite mission. Prime contractor for ESA 4S Space Cyber Range and participant in NATO CCDCOE Locked Shields exercises.

Spherical SystemsRotterdam, Netherlands

Spherical Systems designs dedicated semiconductors and electronic subsystems for defence satellites. Their technology manipulates electronic circuits at the transistor level, enabling systems that are smaller, more reliable, and highly software configurable. Supported by Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security.

Thorium Space TechnologyWrocław, Poland

Designs and manufactures satellite communication terminals, SATCOM chipsets and digital telecommunications payloads for geostationary and low Earth orbit satellites, serving commercial, government and defence customers.

U-SpaceToulouse, France

Smallsat constellation manufacturer providing sovereign communications and earth observation platforms for defence and government.

ACORDE TechnologiesSantander, Spain · 11-50

Santander-based RF specialist building solid-state power amplifiers, block upconverters, and low-noise receivers for space and defence satellite communications. Certified as a PYME Innovadora and competing with US primes in European military RF.

Active Space TechnologiesCoimbra, Portugal · 11-50

Active Space Technologies develops high-precision electromechanical systems, structures and thermal subsystems for space, aeronautics, nuclear fusion and defence missions.

Mechanical Design Engineering

Mechanical design support from requirements through upper-level integration, including procedures needed to manufacture and assemble mission hardware.

Structural Engineering

Structural and dynamic analysis, including FEA, modal and vibration work for launch and operational conditions.

Machining and AIT

Precision machining, assembly, integration and testing of space hardware with qualification and exportable documentation.

Electronics Lab and Cleanroom

Electronics design, prototyping, harness integration, functional verification and ISO 7 cleanroom assembly/testing including TVAC facilities.

adwäisEOBetzdorf, Luxembourg · 11-50

Geospatial intelligence and satellite Earth observation data processing for defence and space agencies. Operates multi-petabyte archives and HPC clusters for ESA's Sentinel ground segment and is developing dual-use ISR analytics for a NATO country.

AIKOTurin, Italy · 50-100

AI and automation for space-based defence systems. Developing artificial intelligence solutions for satellite operations and space missions.

AldoriaToulouse, France · 51-200

Builds space surveillance and situational awareness services that track satellites, catalogue debris and prevent in-orbit collisions for satellite operators and government space agencies.

MTOS 500mm Station

An array of four 500mm f/1.5 telescopes that work in synchronised rotation to detect objects as small as 7 cm across all orbits from 300 km to 40,000 km altitude, detecting up to 15,000 space objects per station in a two-week period.

CALM & COLA

A collision risk management service covering both the launch phase and on-orbit operations. CALM & COLA assesses conjunction risks, calculates avoidance manoeuvre options and provides actionable recommendations to reduce the probability of in-orbit collisions, integrating with operators' existing flight dynamics software via API.

RAMSES

A 12 million euro programme with ONERA to deploy five multispectral stations globally, combining visible and near-infrared sensors for day and night tracking across all orbits. Supported by France 2030, RAMSES extends Aldoria's surveillance coverage to objects previously undetectable in daylight or twilight conditions.

Alén SpaceVigo, Spain · 11-50

Small satellite manufacturer offering end-to-end nanosatellite missions and communication subsystems. Partnered with ESA and GMV on the Celeste IOD-1 in-orbit demonstrator launched in 2026.

AnywavesToulouse, France · 11-50

Anywaves builds space antennas, RF payload electronics and software-defined radio products for satellites, launchers and mission-critical spacecraft communications.

VILSA Software Defined Radio

Software-defined radio product line for flexible, high-performance signal processing in space RF systems and payload communications.

GNSS All-Bands Antenna with LNA Integrated Board

Navigation antenna supporting multi-constellation GNSS reception with integrated low-noise electronics for compact spacecraft platforms.

Ka-band TT&C Antenna

Telemetry, tracking and command antenna designed for robust spacecraft connectivity across demanding mission phases.

VILSA XDL X-Band Downlink Transmitter

X-band downlink transmitter for high-speed satellite payload data transmission between onboard systems and ground stations.

Arkadia SpaceCastellón, Spain · 11-50

Castellón-based space propulsion startup developing green monopropellant thrusters for satellites based on hydrogen peroxide fuel. Secured €14.5M from the European Innovation Council Accelerator to scale its 5N thruster product line.

AstrolightVilnius, Lithuania · 1-50

Space communications company developing highly secure laser-based telecommunication systems for aerospace, defence and governmental applications. Creates license-free direct-to-Earth optical data downlink systems for LEO satellites. Selected for NATO DIANA program.

AstronikaWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Produces space-grade deployable booms, antennas, actuators and subsurface sampling devices for ESA and international missions. Founded in 2013 as a Warsaw-based specialist in compact, lightweight space mechanisms.

Atheras AnalyticsHarwell, United Kingdom · 11-50

Atheras Analytics develops AI software for resilient satellite networks, forecasting outages and optimising ground-segment and gateway decisions for mission-critical satcom operations.

UTOPiA

Predictive service that forecasts satellite outages up to six hours in advance so operators and customers can protect critical data flows.

TEMPESTAS

Satellite-operations automation product for optimising network decisions and improving availability.

DESIRISS

Ground-segment design tool for gateway placement, network availability modelling and infrastructure-cost optimisation.

Atlar InnovationAveiro, Portugal · 11-50

Portuguese computing and monitoring platform maker operating the National Operations Center for Space Debris tracking under contract with the Ministry of Defence. Member of the EMISSARY consortium developing military Space Situational Awareness C2 software with €100M European Defence Fund backing.

Axelera AIEindhoven, Netherlands · 201-500

Eindhoven AI hardware company building Metis and Europa inference accelerators for edge security, robotics, space and high-performance compute applications with European supply-chain resilience.

BioorbitLondon, United Kingdom

Space manufacturing company developing hardware for large-scale crystallization of protein drugs in microgravity. While primarily focused on pharmaceuticals, their space manufacturing capabilities and orbital operations have potential dual-use applications.

BruhnBruhn InnovationSweden · 1-10

Space and defence software company building dacreo apto, a Kubernetes-native edge computing platform for running software and AI onboard satellites.

Capsule CorporationItaly · 1-10

Italian space propulsion startup developing water-to-steam propulsion for rapid, agile satellite manoeuvring and dual-use satellite integration.

CILASFrance · 201-500

CILAS develops laser and optics systems for armed forces, including missile-guidance lasers, anti-drone systems and optical coatings for defence and space applications.

ClearSpaceRenens, Switzerland · 50-100

Builds robotic spacecraft that capture and deorbit defunct satellites and space debris for ESA and national space agencies.

ClearSpace-1

ESA-contracted mission to capture and deorbit the defunct PROBA-1 satellite using four robotic arms, targeting launch in the second half of 2026. It will be the first removal of an unprepared, non-cooperative space object from orbit, demonstrating the core technologies needed for recurring debris removal services.

PRELUDE

A two-spacecraft demonstration mission being developed with ESA's Space Safety Programme, targeting launch in 2027. The two craft will carry out complex autonomous rendezvous and proximity manoeuvres in real orbit, validating the navigation and sensor systems that underpin future inspection and debris removal operations at scale.

CLEAR

The UK's first Active Debris Removal mission, funded by the UK Space Agency, targeting the removal of two derelict UK-registered satellites from low Earth orbit above 700 km altitude. ClearSpace completed Phase 2 in May 2025, demonstrating key capture technologies and de-risking the mission ahead of the operational phase.

CloudlessWarsaw, Poland · 1-10

Develops stratospheric unmanned aerial vehicles operating above 20 km altitude as low-cost pseudo-satellites. The ULEP-1 demonstrator reached 24,784 metres, filling the capability gap between conventional drones and orbital satellites for persistent Earth observation.

ConstellrFreiburg, Germany · 50-100

Designs and operates thermal imaging satellites that give defence, national security and government customers precise, day-and-night surface temperature intelligence invisible to optical or radar sensors.

CORAC EngineeringPrague, Czech Republic · 1-10

Prague space cybersecurity company protecting satellite TMTC channels, software update links and payload downlinks with its Encryption Processing Unit and KeyMaster products. Partners with TRL Space on integrated satellite-drone border protection systems.

cosineSassenheim, Netherlands · 51-200

Space instrumentation company building electro-optical payloads and hyperspectral imaging systems for satellites. Developing the Valk very-high-resolution EO instrument for the Dutch military's PAMI-1 ISR satellite, scheduled to launch in 2027. Founded 1998, ~65 employees across Sassenheim, Berlin, and Benevento.

Craft ProspectGlasgow, United Kingdom · 11-50

Craft Prospect builds small-satellite systems, onboard AI and quantum-secure space technologies for secure, autonomous space missions.

Creotech InstrumentsWarsaw, Poland · 51-200

Designs and builds satellite platforms, Earth observation satellites and geospatial drone systems for European defence and civil space programmes.

HyperSat Eagle

A modular microsatellite platform up to 100 kg with full redundancy, supporting Earth observation, communications, security and science missions. Uses SpaceVPX standardisation and ITAR-free COTS components. HyperSat Eagle is the basis for the EagleEye high-resolution optical satellite (1-2m GSD) and forms the platform for PIAST and CAMILA constellation satellites.

Seagull

A synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite built on the HyperSat platform, offering 3-5m GSD resolution. SAR imaging works day and night regardless of cloud cover, making it suited to persistent area surveillance and maritime monitoring. One of three satellite types in the CAMILA national constellation.

DA-GroupForssa, Finland · 51-200

DA-Group provides advanced electronics and high-technology systems for defence, aerospace and industry, including EW testing, degaussing and resilient navigation products.

SURMA Combat Endurance

Combat survivability software for defence platforms and operational endurance analysis.

DARAD EW Suite Tester

Electronic warfare test equipment for validating EW systems and operational readiness.

DarkParis, France · 1-50

Space defence company developing Interceptor - the first air-launched spacecraft capable of removing dangerous objects from space in less than 24 hours. Founded by former MBDA and Thales missile engineers to intercept, capture and dispose of satellites, space debris, or potential threats in orbit.

DAS PhotonicsValencia, Spain · 51-200

Valencia-based photonics spinout of the NTC institute providing next-generation radar warning, signal intelligence, and countermeasures solutions for defence primes and government agencies. AQAP/PECAL 2110 NATO quality certified with deployed systems across three continents.

Deep Space EnergyRiga, Latvia · 1-10

Latvian space startup developing radioisotope power systems for satellites and lunar missions, selected for NATO DIANA programme and backed by ESA contracts.

DeltaOrbitMunich, Germany

DeltaOrbit develops next-generation in-space propulsion systems using advanced cryogenic Methane/Oxygen technology. Their satellite engines provide superior agility and endurance for multi-orbit operations, interceptions, and evasions, enabling allied forces to win maneuver warfare in space.

deltaVisionGermany · 1-10

German aerospace startup developing cryogenic fluid management systems, valves, pumps and orbital refuelling technology for reusable launch and space mobility.

Earth-iGuildford, United Kingdom · 11-50

Commercial geospatial intelligence company that applies AI and machine learning to multi-operator satellite imagery to deliver decision-ready insights to industry and government. Selected for the AWS European Defence Accelerator and based in Guildford, Surrey.

Edge AerospaceLuxembourg, Luxembourg · 1-10

Company currently in stealth mode developing autonomous computing solutions "beyond Earth" with space-focused applications, based on their website indicating future unveiling of space computing technology.

EIDELEidsvoll, Norway · 11-50

Norwegian defence and space electronics company designing secure communications, crypto distribution, radio control and rugged data-acquisition systems for mission-critical environments.

RCDS Remote Crypto Distribution System

NATO SECRET SECAN-evaluated remote crypto distribution system for secure re-keying from a central hub. RCDS supports DS-101/DS-102, Link-11, Link-16, IFF Mode 5, SATURN and ED4-2, and has been operational in NATO countries and programmes since 2010.

RCS Radio Control System

NATO-accredited remote radio control system for mission-critical voice communications across land, air and maritime domains. It centralises sensitive radio and encryption equipment, supports KY-58/KY-100, Have Quick II, SATURN, ACCS, ED-137/1C, SIP and JSON, and supports up to 1000 radios.

Secure Data Link

Hardware-based end-to-end encryption system for remote missions and harsh environments, approved for HEMMELIG / SECRET. SDL protects images, video, location data and autonomous-system control links using GCM-AES-256, CTR-AES-256, ECIES-521 and ECDSA-521.

SSL Secure Satellite Link

Secure satellite link for ground-to-space, space-to-space and ground-to-ground communications. SSL encrypts telemetry, commands and payload data using compact Nanosatellite Crypto Units, Ground Crypto Units, SSL routers and management software, with NATO SECRET / Hemmelig-level protection.

EmTroniXHautcharage, Luxembourg · 11-50

Space avionics and FPGA-based payload electronics provider developing on-board computers for European defence satellites. Part of the EDA's EUR 15.65M VLEO-DEF military satellite consortium and recently merged with French antenna maker Anywaves.

ENBIOClane, Ireland · 11-50

Develops thermal control coatings for spacecraft using a patented CoBlast surface treatment process. Supplied the heatshield coating for ESA's Solar Orbiter and coatings for JUICE, ExoMars, and MeteoSat missions in partnership with Airbus Defence and Space.

ENPULSIONWiener Neustadt, Austria · 51-200

Develops FEEP electric propulsion systems for satellites, with 280+ thrusters deployed in orbit and over 420 cumulative years of on-orbit operation. Raised €22.5M in 2026 to scale production of its Nano, Micro, and Nexus thruster product lines.

EvolunarTurin, Italy · 1-10

Turin aerospace startup building POLARIS, a navigation module for UAVs operating in GNSS-denied environments, derived from autonomous lunar mobility work.

ExosensFrance · 1001-5000

Exosens develops amplification, detection and imaging technologies for defence, night vision, surveillance, nuclear, scientific and industrial applications.

EycoreWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Polish space company developing SAR payloads and satellites for independent radar imaging constellations, with military, climate, disaster-response and commercial monitoring use cases.

FAST AerospaceMilan, Italy · 1-10

An Italian aerospace company developing the HyperDart air-launched rocket system using hypersonic ramjet technology to provide flexible, cost-effective access to space for small satellites up to 250kg.

ForswaySkövde, Sweden · 11-50

Skövde satellite communications company developing hybrid multi-network gateways that combine multi-orbit satellite with 5G and other land-based networks for defence, critical infrastructure, and government users. Secured 2.3M euro ESA funding for the Xtend 5G system.

GELCOViterbo, Italy · 11-50

Contract electronics manufacturer for military avionics, naval and land systems based in Viterbo. Specialises in SMT and PTH board assembly, RF cable preparation and space-grade wiring to ECSS and MIL-DTL standards.

Gomedia SatcomCatania, Italy · 11-50

Catania-based satellite communications provider delivering milsatcom networks and on-the-move broadband terminals to the Italian MoD, Coast Guard and Civil Protection. Distributor of Ovzon in Italy, with throughputs up to 150 Mbps on ground, maritime and airborne platforms.

GreenerwaveFrance · 51-200

Greenerwave develops smart reconfigurable RF materials and satellite communication terminals for sovereign connectivity, detection and defence communications use cases.

GutmarSant Cugat del Vallès, Spain · 51-200

Precision machining and subsystem assembly firm in Sant Cugat del Vallès supplying aerospace, defence, nuclear fusion, submarine and space customers since 1951. Backed by Hyperion Fund and operates +15,000 m2 of facilities.

HemeriaToulouse, France · 201-500

Hemeria develops tactical mission systems spanning space, ocean and constrained environments, including satellite platforms and strategic systems for defence customers.

HITEC LuxembourgMamer, Luxembourg · 51-200

Builds satellite ground segment systems, mission-critical communications terminals and traffic management solutions for defence, space and civilian customers across Europe.

IDEAS (Integrated Detector Electronics)Oslo, Norway · 11-50

Norwegian designer of custom radiation-hardened ASICs and detector modules for X-ray, gamma-ray, and infrared imaging in defence, space, and scientific instrumentation. Founded in 1992 by CERN and University of Oslo physicists, with electronics on 25+ space missions.

InnaLabsDublin, Ireland · 51-200

Europe's leading open-market manufacturer of navigation-grade accelerometers and tactical-grade Coriolis vibratory gyroscopes. Produces inertial sensors from a 6,000 m2 cleanroom facility in Dublin for defence, aerospace, space, and maritime applications.

Intech MicrowavesRome, Italy · 11-50

Rome-based microwave and microelectronics SME designing passive, active and digital RF components for defence, space and telecommunications customers. Founded and directed by engineers from Selenia, Elettronica and Alenia Spazio.

IntegrasysMadrid, Spain · 51-200

Spanish satellite network software specialist focused on interference management, signal monitoring, and electronic warfare tools for defence and commercial customers. Over 30 years building VSAT deployment and link budget solutions for governments and telcos worldwide.

ItalspazioSan Pietro Clarenza, Italy · 11-50

Italian space SME active since 2005 in satellite ground segment, earth observation, propulsion systems and avionics with defence customers. Designs control stations and instruments for satellite communication and remote sensing missions.

KappaZetaTartu, Estonia · 1-50

Satellite SAR data analytics company using AI to deliver actionable intelligence for defence situational awareness and environmental monitoring.

KP LabsGliwice, Poland · 51-200

Develops AI-powered onboard satellite processors that analyse Earth observation data in orbit, reducing dependence on ground stations. The Leopard data processor is used by ESA for in-orbit computing.

Kurs OrbitalItaly

Autonomous in-orbit satellite servicing and life extension technology for defence and commercial constellations.

Lasting SoftwareTimișoara, Romania · 11-50

Romanian satellite and 5G non-terrestrial network engineering company building the CELEOS multi-orbit channel emulator and FLEX SPACE 5G NTN testbed. Supports secure dual-use communications and trains officers at Romania's Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy.

Leaf SpaceMilan, Italy · 50-100

Provides Ground Segment as a Service through a global network of owned and operated satellite ground stations.

Leaf Line

Shared Ground Segment as a Service network providing per-minute access to Leaf Space owned and operated ground stations for TT&C and mission-data communication.

Leaf Key

Dedicated ground station service for missions needing tailored capacity, orbit-specific infrastructure, sovereignty controls or predictable latency while using the Leaf Space API.

Leaf Hosting

Hosted ground-station infrastructure service covering secured sites, power, connectivity, civil works, RF licensing and first-level maintenance for customer-owned assets.

Leaf Space API

Unified RESTful API and software layer for onboarding, scheduling and controlling access to Leaf Space ground-station services from mission-control systems.

LiveEOBerlin, Germany · 51-200

Uses satellite imagery and AI to monitor vegetation, pipeline and supply chain risks across critical infrastructure networks.

Lodestar SpaceLondon, United Kingdom · 1-10

Lodestar Space develops autonomous space-security systems for protecting high-value satellites and supporting orbital defence missions.

MagdriveOxford, United Kingdom

Builds metal-propellant electric plasma thrusters for satellite manoeuvring, rendezvous operations and in-space logistics.

Marble ImagingBremen, Germany · 1-10

Building Europe's first commercial Earth Observation satellite constellation for daily high-resolution monitoring. Combines multispectral satellite systems with AI-powered analytics.

MBRYONICSGalway, Ireland · 11-50

Builds optical satellite communications terminals, ground stations and photonic interconnects for space-to-space and space-to-ground networks.

STARCOM

Optical communications terminal for Earth links and inter-satellite links, supporting 1550 nm modems, dual polarization, quantum key distribution and SDA optical communications standards.

STARGATE

Optical ground station architecture for connecting space optical networks to terrestrial infrastructure, designed for high-capacity satellite downlinks and interoperability.

STARLIGHT

Digital optical modem, amplifier and antenna control unit set for STARCOM terminals, supporting 1550 nm ITU C-band operation, polarization modulation, OOK and coherent modulation.

TeraBIX

Radiation-hardened silicon photonic transceiver for high-speed satellite payload, board-to-board and chip-to-chip links with low power consumption.

MetaSensingRocca D'Evandro, Italy · 11-50

Italian radar company developing SAR payloads for space and ground-based defence surveillance, including the StarSAR-X and lightweight PhoeniX SAR sensors. Has a dedicated defence division building customisable radar for airborne and ground surveillance.

MIPRONSColleferro, Italy · 11-50

Space propulsion startup founded in 2019 near Rome developing water-electrolysis micro thrusters for satellites. Partnered with Thales Alenia Space Italia and backed by ESA BIC Lazio, with patents granted in the EU, Italy, India and Japan.

Mission SpaceLuxembourg, Luxembourg · 11-50

Builds real-time space weather forecasting software and detector payloads for satellites, aviation, power grids and space missions.

SWOS

SWOS is Mission Space's Space Weather Operation System for turning space weather data into operational forecasts and mitigation guidance. The system supports use cases including connectivity, satellite orbit monitoring, space radiation, surface charging, aviation, lunar missions and space tourism. It includes an AI co-pilot to help users move from detailed forecasts to mission decisions without needing specialist space weather knowledge.

Zohar

Zohar is Mission Space's space weather detector payload for operation in extreme space environments. The detector records 1,000 measurements per second across 15 scientific and 100 technical parameters, capturing charged particle fluxes, ionospheric disturbances and geomagnetic data in one platform. Mission Space says the payload is designed, built and tested in Luxembourg.

Morpheus SpaceDresden, Germany · 51-200

Builds FEEP-based electric propulsion systems for small satellites, enabling constellation deployment, collision avoidance, station keeping and deorbiting throughout the entire mission lifetime.

MWSE (Balamis)Barcelona, Spain · 11-50

Barcelona spinout developing multi-frequency microwave radars, radiometers, and GNSS reflectometers for airborne and space platforms. Builds the RF front-end for the 3Cat-5/A satellite's FMPL-2 payload and a ground-based SAR for surveillance through dense vegetation.

N7 SpaceWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Builds safety-critical on-board software for ESA satellite missions including PROBA 3, Comet Interceptor and ARIEL. First company to use Rust for real-time operating systems in space-grade processors.

NEOSATNeubiberg, Germany · 1-10

Compact eavesdropping-secure satellite communication using software-defined radios and MIMO antenna technology. Universität der Bundeswehr München spin-off, winner of the CPM Innovation Award 2025.

NeuralAgentMunich, Germany · 1-10

Munich AI company building decentralized AI-agent swarms for autonomous mission planning, mesh networking and resilient satellite operations in contested environments.

NPC SpacemindImola, Italy · 11-50

Aerospace division of NPC New Production Concept, founded in 2013 in Imola, providing nanosatellite platforms, CubeSat deployers, separation systems and the ARTICA deorbiting device for civil and defence missions. Has delivered over 236 hardware units across 19+ satellite missions.

Nurjana TechnologiesCagliari, Italy · 11-50

Cagliari-based defence systems engineering company delivering multi-sensor data fusion, automatic target tracking and space domain awareness solutions. Builds the NEOS electro-optical long-range tracking system and leads the STAALION in-situ SDA project protecting European satellites.

Odysseus SpaceLuxembourg · 11-50

Luxembourg space communications company developing Cyclops laser links for fast, secure satellite-to-ground data transfer in contested environments.

Officina StellareSarcedo, Italy · 51-200

Designs and manufactures space-qualified optical payloads, laser communication ground stations and optical telescopes for Earth observation, space surveillance and defence applications.

OrbintMunich, Germany · 1-10

Builds a distributed small-satellite constellation that detects, identifies and geolocates radio-frequency signals globally in near real time for defence and security intelligence applications.

ORiSTurin, Italy · 1-10

Turin space and defence startup developing wireless power transmission for satellites, lunar systems and drones using space-qualified lasers and beam control.

OroraTechMunich, Germany · 51-200

Builds a satellite constellation and wildfire management platform that detects and tracks fires as small as 10x10 metres across 500 million hectares globally, serving fire agencies and land managers in 25 countries.

PMB TecnoOsimo, Italy · 11-50

Satcom and advanced telecommunications SME founded in 1990, supplying video satellite transmission, disaster-proof comms and customised satcom projects to government customers. NATO-certified (COD AN 030) and distributor of Inmarsat equipment.

Polaris SpaceplanesBremen, Germany · 51-200

Builds fully reusable horizontal take-off spaceplanes and hypersonic vehicles for both commercial satellite launch and Bundeswehr-contracted defence applications, powered by in-house aerospike rocket engines.

Prométhée Earth IntelligenceParis, France · 11-50

Prométhée Earth Intelligence develops sovereign Earth-observation satellite services for security, maritime awareness and strategic monitoring missions.

QuadsatOdense, Denmark · 51-200

Provides UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions for satellite communications and defence industries. Their drone technology enables efficient on-site testing and calibration of antennas and RF systems.

SpectraLoc

A platform-agnostic electronic warfare payload that passively detects, identifies, and geolocates radar emitters and jamming devices from drone platforms without emitting signals, enabling stand-off electromagnetic intelligence.

QS Series RF Payloads

A family of UAV-mounted RF measurement payloads covering 2-31 GHz across three models (QS 2-12, QS 6-24, QS 17-31), with stabilized pointing, RTK positioning, and automated flight execution for in-situ satellite antenna testing.

Raptor PhotonicsLarne, United Kingdom · 51-200

Raptor Photonics designs and manufactures specialist CCD, CMOS, SWIR and VIS-SWIR camera systems for surveillance, space, scientific and industrial OEM applications.

Eagle 47-10

Deep-cooled back-illuminated CCD camera for ultra-low-light and long-exposure imaging.

Hawk 800

Compact rugged CMOS camera for low-light electro-optical platforms.

RaymetricsAthens, Greece · 11-50

Greek lidar company developing remote sensing systems for defence applications including UAV detection, CBRN threat analysis, maritime surveillance and optical ground stations.

RD ALFA MicroelectronicsRiga, Latvia · 51-200

Designs and manufactures radiation-hardened, ITAR-free analog integrated circuits for space and defence. ESA-qualified components on the European Preferred Parts List. Supplies Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space.

Réaltra Space Systems EngineeringDublin, Ireland · 11-50

Ireland's only dedicated space electronics company, designing and manufacturing avionics, telemetry systems, and on-board AI for satellites and launch vehicles. Supplies the Ariane 6 video telemetry system for ArianeGroup and the payload interface unit for ESA's PLATO mission.

Romanian InSpace EngineeringBucharest, Romania · 11-50

Bucharest space engineering company developing the CORVUS 6U nanosatellite, designed to intercept and geolocate radio interference for Romanian defence and intelligence agencies. Around 50 engineers serving space, security and safety markets.

SatimKrakow, Poland · 11-50

AI-powered analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite imagery for military intelligence and maritime surveillance. Achieves 90% accurate object classification on SAR imagery. Signed a technology supply agreement with Rheinmetall for ISR capabilities for the Bundeswehr.

ScanwayWroclaw, Poland · 51-200

Designs and manufactures optical payloads for Earth observation satellites and industrial machine vision systems for automated quality control in manufacturing.

SOP — Scanway Optical Payload

A telescope series designed for Earth observation and other remote sensing applications, compatible with micro- and nanosatellites. Supports multiple spectral bands including visible, near-infrared and shortwave infrared imaging with configurable ground sample distance. Custom optical and mechanical design is offered for each mission.

SCS — Scanway Camera System

A compact supporting camera series built primarily to aid satellite decision-making and in-orbit situational awareness. Uses commercial off-the-shelf optics and cameras with modular integration for various onboard computers. Designed to be ITAR-free and includes basic to advanced onboard image processing.

Industrial Vision Systems (CUMULUS, STRATUS, NIMBUS, CIRRUS)

Four modular machine vision product lines for automated quality control in manufacturing. CUMULUS handles static inspection of individual objects on high-speed conveyors, STRATUS inspects continuous raw materials across their full width, NIMBUS is a mobile system for robotic integration in non-production environments, and CIRRUS monitors objects moving chaotically over large areas. All are powered by the proprietary HYDRA platform, which supports 2D and 3D processing with traditional machine vision algorithms and deep learning models.

SeacrasZadar, Croatia

Provides suite of marine environmental and coastal surveillance solutions using satellite-derived oceanographic data and AI to detect pollution hazards and support ESG reporting.

SilMachFrance · 11-50

SilMach develops hybrid MEMS components and energy-free sensing technologies used in aerospace, defence and other critical embedded systems.

SkytekDublin, Ireland · 51-200

Space and maritime surveillance software company building ISS mission-critical systems for NASA and ESA. Provides real-time situational awareness platforms for global vessel monitoring, dark vessel detection, and command and control across sea, land and air.

Solar MEMS TechnologiesSeville, Spain · 11-50

Seville-based manufacturer of star trackers and sun sensors for satellites, with 4300+ flight units delivered since 2009 serving space and defence navigation programs.

Space InventorAalborg, Denmark · 11-50

Aalborg satellite manufacturer building nanosatellite platforms, payloads and components for science, security and connectivity missions, with over 100 projects delivered since the early 2000s.

SpacefluxLondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

UK space domain awareness startup delivering real-time optical space intelligence from a sensor network and AI-driven platform for governments and satellite operators.

Tracking Data

Real-time optical tracking data across orbital regimes, delivered from Spaceflux's global sensor network for space domain awareness operations.

Cortex Platform

AI-driven analytics platform for fusing observations into actionable orbital intelligence and autonomous analysis workflows.

Hardware Solutions

Sovereign optical sensor deployments and telescope infrastructure for organisations requiring dedicated space monitoring capability.

SpaceForestGdynia, Poland · 11-50

Builds suborbital rockets, radar systems and space-grade electronics from its Gdynia facility. The 11.5-metre PERUN rocket reached 65 km altitude in its first three-stage test flight in November 2024.

SpacemetricStockholm, Sweden · 1-10

Swedish software company whose Keystone image management system processes satellite and airborne imagery for defence and civilian users. Supplies the Swedish Armed Forces UAV 03 intelligence cell and has maintenance contracts with SwAF TUAV 03.

SternulaAalborg, Denmark · 11-50

Aalborg-based small satellite operator building the world's first commercial VDES constellation in low Earth orbit, providing AIS 2.0 maritime connectivity for coast guards, navies and shipping authorities. First satellite operational since early 2023.

StratosystPrague, Czech Republic · 1-10

Czech High Altitude Pseudo-satellite developer operating at 18-20 km altitude for defence surveillance, border protection, Earth observation and telecommunications. Its Skyrider platform carries 30 kg payloads with 5 kW power for mission durations of weeks to months. Holds an aircraft design organisation approval.

Syntony GNSSToulouse, France · 51-200

Syntony GNSS develops positioning, navigation and timing technologies, including GNSS simulation, reception and coverage-extension systems for aerospace and constrained environments.

TBSSofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian developer and integrator of defence technologies across land, air and space. Products span space defence systems, anti-drone and jamming solutions, and EOD equipment. BDIA associated member with 20 years of defence trading and production experience.

Teleplan ForsbergHeywood, United Kingdom · 11-50

Teleplan Forsberg delivers assured positioning, navigation and timing systems for mission-critical aerospace, defence, marine, security and space operations.

GNSS Systems

GNSS receiver, antenna and networking products for assured positioning and timing.

Inertial Navigation Systems and IMUs

Inertial sensors and navigation systems for resilient position and motion awareness.

TERNWAVESToulouse, France · 11-50

Direct-to-device satellite communications startup developing Golden Modulation technology for ultra-long-range, GNSS-free resilient connectivity. Partnered with Eutelsat, exhibited at Eurosatory 2024, and selected for French Tech 2030 by the Agence de l'Innovation de Défense.

ThinkTank MathsEdinburgh, United Kingdom · 11-50

Edinburgh mathematical modelling consultancy building bespoke algorithms for space situational awareness, spacecraft thermal modelling and classified defence data projects. Longstanding partner of the European Space Agency and UK MoD's SEAS DTC programme.

ThrustMeVerrieres-le-Buisson, France · 11-50

French space propulsion company developing iodine and water-based in-orbit mobility systems for satellite constellations, orbital manoeuvring and sustainable space operations.

Turgis GaillardParis, France · 201-500

Turgis Gaillard develops defence and aerospace systems including the AAROK MALE drone, mission support capabilities and industrial services for armed forces.

Tycho Space TechnologiesTrondheim, Norway · 1-10

NTNU and University of Oslo spin-out building plug-and-play radiation-tolerant edge computers for small satellites. Flagship TychoBoB is a Linux-based AI processing board joining the UiO CENSSAT-1 mission in 2027 via the Arctic Phi-Lab and ESA BIC Norway programmes.

Ubotica TechnologiesDublin, Ireland · 11-50

Develops on-board AI processors for satellites, enabling real-time vessel detection and autonomous targeting from orbit. Has flown 11 space AI missions with ESA and NASA JPL, and received a European Defence Fund grant for the ARCHYTAS defence AI accelerator project.

Unibap Space SolutionsUppsala, Sweden · 11-50

Uppsala-based space edge-computing company supplying AI-enabled satellite computers to FMV for the Swedish-Danish Bifrost defence satellite project. Its SpaceCloud platform runs on-orbit ML workloads for ISR data processing in low-latency environments.

UnseenlabsRennes, France · 50-100

Operates a LEO satellite constellation that detects radio frequency signals from ships at sea, tracking dark vessels that disable AIS transponders to avoid detection.

VAKEOslo, Norway · 11-50

Maritime intelligence platform that uses machine learning on Sentinel-2, SAR and AIS data to detect, identify and track dark vessels for governments and offshore asset owners. KSAT acquired a 70% majority stake in 2024 to scale the platform for national maritime situational awareness.

Weibel ScientificAlleroed, Denmark · 201-500

Danish radar specialist building Doppler radars for defence, drone detection, ballistic missile defence, SHORAD, space tracking and military instrumentation applications.

XENTA Counter-UAS Radar

Compact Doppler radar family for detecting, tracking and classifying low, slow and small aerial targets in counter-drone and perimeter protection missions.

XENTA SHORAD Radar

Short-range air defence radar configuration designed to support mobile and fixed SHORAD deployments against drones, aircraft and other low-altitude threats.

47 dB Tracking Radar

High-performance tracking radar system used for long-range defence, missile and test-range instrumentation applications.

WideNorthLysaker, Norway · 11-50

High-end electronics design house specialising in software-defined radio, DVB-S2X modems, FPGA development and UAV control systems for satellite communications and defence. Developing payloads for Space Norway's radar maritime surveillance satellite system alongside EIDEL, KSAT and FFI.

Winse PowerTampere, Finland · 1-10

Tampere deep-tech company building light-based energy systems, power-by-light hardware and optoelectronic chip technology for space and novel photovoltaics.

WiRanGdynia, Poland · 11-50

Hardware design office in Gdynia specialising in RF and wireless technologies for maritime, space and defence clients. Designs antennas, diplexers and space-grade electronics, with ESA collaboration since 2016.

WORK MicrowaveHolzkirchen, Germany · 51-200

Develops RF electronics, satellite frequency converters and navigation simulators with a growing defence electronics division. Selected by ESA as prime contractor for the IRIS2 secure connectivity constellation test bed.

Zero 2 InfinityBarcelona, Spain · 50-100

Develops high-altitude balloon systems for near-space payload testing, stratospheric flight and balloon-assisted small satellite launch concepts.

Elevate

Stratospheric transportation service for flying payloads to near space for HAPS testing, communications, remote sensing, drop tests, weather profiling and marketing missions.

Bloon

Crewed near-space flight capsule concept using a helium balloon to ascend to about 36 km before returning under a guided parafoil.

Bloostar

Balloon-assisted small satellite launcher concept in which a three-stage rocket is lifted by balloon before ignition for low Earth orbit missions.