Agencies & Companies
The organizations and companies driving humanity's expansion into space
Government Space Agencies
Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI)
The Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana - ASI) was founded in 1988 to coordinate all of Italy's efforts and investments in the space sector, building upon space activities that began in the 1960s. The agency consolidated the extensive experience of Italian scientists who had been investigating space and astronautics since the late 19th century, creating a unified national space program. ASI's main headquarters are located in Rome, with direct operational control over the Centre for Space Geodesy (CGS) in Matera, Italy, and the Broglio Space Centre in Kenya (formerly the San Marco Equatorial Range), currently used as a communications ground station. With an annual budget of approximately €2.0 billion (as of 2020) and around 200 direct employees, ASI operates under joint direction of Italy's Ministry of Research and Ministry of Defence. The agency has established Italy as a major player in European space activities, particularly through leadership of the VEGA small launcher program (fully designed in Italy) and development of the COSMO-SkyMed constellation of Earth observation satellites for both military and civilian applications. ASI maintains strong partnerships with ESA, NASA, and other international agencies, contributing significantly to missions including the International Space Station, planetary exploration, and Earth observation programs. Notable achievements include the LARES satellite for testing general relativity (2012) and current development of the Multi-Purpose Habitat module for NASA's Artemis lunar program.
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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) was established in March 1989 and formally created in 1990 by the Canadian Space Agency Act as Canada's national space agency responsible for managing all civil space-related activities. The CSA built upon Canada's pioneering space heritage that began at the end of World War II, including the development of the Black Brant sounding rocket in the 1950s-60s and the launch of Alouette-1 in 1962, making Canada the third country to have a satellite in orbit. Headquartered at the John H. Chapman Space Centre in Longueuil, Quebec, with offices in Ottawa and liaison offices in Houston, Washington, and Paris, the CSA is led by President Lisa Campbell (since September 2020). The agency is internationally renowned for its robotics expertise, having developed the iconic Canadarm series that has become synonymous with Canadian space achievement. CSA's major contributions include Canadarm on the Space Shuttle, Canadarm2 on the International Space Station, and the upcoming Canadarm3 for the Lunar Gateway. The agency operates the Radarsat constellation for Earth observation and has produced notable astronauts including Chris Hadfield (first Canadian ISS commander, 2013), Julie Payette, and current astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques. Under the 2020 Canada-US Gateway treaty, Canada will send the first Canadian astronaut beyond low Earth orbit on the Artemis II lunar flyby mission, with Jeremy Hansen selected for this historic flight scheduled for February 2026.
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is a space agency or aerospace company.
CNSA
The China National Space Administration is the national space agency of China responsible for civil space programs.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency, established in August 1969 under the vision of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the "father" of India's space program. Operating under the Department of Space formed in 1972, ISRO has become one of the world's most cost-effective space agencies, renowned for achieving ambitious missions at a fraction of typical costs. ISRO's headquarters are located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with numerous centers across India including the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota for launches, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram for launch vehicle development, and the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) in Bengaluru for satellite development. The agency operates India's primary launch vehicles including the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), which have launched over 400 satellites from more than 30 countries. ISRO is celebrated for landmark achievements including Chandrayaan-3's historic south pole lunar landing in 2023, making India only the fourth nation to land on the Moon, and the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), which made India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first to succeed on its maiden attempt.
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Indian Space Research Organization
Indian Space Research Organization is a space agency or aerospace company.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was formed on October 1, 2003, through the merger of three organizations: the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS, est. 1964), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL), and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA, est. 1969). This consolidation created a comprehensive space agency combining space science, satellite development, and aeronautical research. Headquartered in Tokyo with major facilities in Tsukuba, Sagamihara, and launch sites in Kagoshima, JAXA operates on a budget of approximately $1.5 billion (155.8 billion yen for FY2024) with roughly 2,000 employees from nearly 50 nations. Despite having less than one-tenth of NASA's budget, JAXA has achieved remarkable success in asteroid sample return, lunar exploration, and International Space Station operations. JAXA is globally recognized for pioneering achievements including the Hayabusa2 mission's successful return of pristine asteroid samples from Ryugu (2020), the world's first pinpoint lunar landing with SLIM achieving 55-meter accuracy (2024), and operating Kibō, the largest experiment module on the International Space Station since 2008. The agency continues advancing Japan's space capabilities through collaboration with international partners on missions to Mercury (BepiColombo with ESA), the Artemis lunar program, and development of the H3 next-generation launch vehicle.
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Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a space agency or aerospace company.
Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Korea Aerospace Research Institute is a space agency or aerospace company.
Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA)
The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) was founded on September 12, 2018, by Luxembourg's Economy Minister Étienne Schneider, formalizing the country's long-standing commitment to space activities. Luxembourg joined the European Space Agency as a full member in 2005, and launched the pioneering SpaceResources.lu initiative in 2016, positioning the nation as a global leader in space resources economy and private space sector development. Headquartered at 19-21 boulevard Royal in Luxembourg City and operating under the Ministry of the Economy, LSA has rapidly established Luxembourg as a major space industry hub despite the country's small size. As of 2023, approximately 70 private space companies with a combined workforce of 1,400 individuals operate from Luxembourg, contributing 2% of the nation's GDP. The agency has set an ambitious target to double this contribution to 4% by 2027 through strategic support for commercial space ventures. Luxembourg has distinguished itself through progressive space policy and regulatory leadership. In 2020, the country passed the world's first regulatory act specifically for private spaceflight operations. LSA was among the founding members of the Artemis Accords, demonstrating commitment to international space cooperation. The agency hosts the annual "Luxembourg Space Resources Week" (since 2020) and in 2023 announced the "Lunar Space Resources Accelerator," a fund supporting start-ups developing In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies. Luxembourg's status as one of ESA's top five per capita contributors, combined with its business-friendly environment and supportive regulatory framework, has made it an attractive location for space companies worldwide.
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NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research.
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Polish Space Agency (POLSA)
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA - Polska Agencja Kosmiczna) was established by the Act of September 26, 2014, functioning as an executive agency under the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology. POLSA was created to consolidate and accelerate Poland's space sector development, building upon the country's European Space Agency membership achieved in 2012. The agency manages Poland's participation in ESA programs and coordinates national space initiatives to support Polish industry, security, and scientific research. Headquartered in Gdansk with local branches in Warsaw and Rzeszow, POLSA operates with substantial funding including a €295 million increase in Poland's ESA contribution between 2023-2025. ESA allocated €200 million for Poland's work in this period, complemented by €360 million from the Ministry of Development and Technology for ESA initiatives, totaling approximately €40 million annually. In 2018, POLSA announced plans to invest 1.43 billion złoty over eight years as part of the "National Space Program" project. The agency's mission prioritizes providing security for the state and citizens while increasing defense capabilities through satellite systems. POLSA has achieved significant milestones including Poland's selection to host the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2027 in Poznań, joining the Artemis Accords in October 2021 (becoming the 13th signatory nation), and participation in ESA's Space Situational Awareness Programme (joined April 2023). The agency supports an emerging Polish space industry working on the PIAST Earth observation nanosatellite constellation and has enabled Poland's first astronaut mission with Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski's launch in June 2025.
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Roscosmos
Roscosmos is a space agency or aerospace company.
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) is a space agency or aerospace company.
UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency was publicly announced by UK Minister of State for Science and Innovation Lord Drayson on December 10, 2009, officially established at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on March 23, 2010, and became a full executive agency on April 1, 2011. The agency replaced the British National Space Centre and consolidated various separate sources of space-related funding into a unified organization responsible for coordinating UK civil space activities. Headquartered at Harwell, Oxfordshire—part of the UK Space Gateway hosting start-ups, the Satellite Applications Catapult, RAL Space, and ESA's ECSAT Facility—the UK Space Agency also maintains offices in Cardiff, Leicester, and Edinburgh. For 2025-26, the agency received a £681.3 million allocation from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), representing a 10% increase from the previous year's £618.2 million. Over 80% of the budget supports UK participation in the European Space Agency (ESA), where Britain is a major contributor and program participant. The UK Space Agency has catalyzed significant private sector investment, generating £2.2 billion in 2024/25 and securing £844 million in ESA contracts for UK industry between 2022-2024 (with additional €134 million secured in 2024/25 alone). The agency is working toward delivering the UK's first domestic orbital launches from spaceports in Scotland and Cornwall by 2025-2026, advancing national active debris removal missions, and participating in major international programs including the International Space Station, Mars sample return, and lunar exploration. In August 2025, the UK government announced the agency would be absorbed into DSIT in April 2026, though it will retain its name and mission.
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Commercial Space Companies
Advanced Space
Advanced Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a space agency or aerospace company.
Aetherflux
Aetherflux is a space agency or aerospace company.
Airbus
Airbus is a space agency or aerospace company.
Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Air Force Research Laboratory
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AISLE
AISLE is a space agency or aerospace company.
Amazon
Amazon is a space agency or aerospace company.
Apex
Apex is a space agency or aerospace company.
Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation is a space agency or aerospace company.
ArianeGroup
ArianeGroup is a space agency or aerospace company.
Arianespace
Arianespace was created on March 26, 1980, immediately following the successful first test launch of Ariane 1 on December 24, 1979, by the French space agency CNES and the European Space Agency (ESA). As the world's first commercial launch services company, Arianespace revolutionized the space industry by offering reliable, commercial access to orbit for satellite operators worldwide. Headquartered in Évry-Courcouronnes, a suburb of Paris, Arianespace oversees launch operations at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in French Guiana, which offers ideal equatorial launch location for geostationary missions. The company operates as a subsidiary of ArianeGroup and serves as ESA's commercial launch service provider. With over 45 years of operation, Arianespace has conducted 355 missions as of October 2025, launching more than 1,100 satellites for customers from around the globe. The company's portfolio has included historic missions such as deploying NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (December 2021) and ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE, April 2023). After the retirement of the highly successful Ariane 5 in July 2023 following 117 launches with a 96% success rate, Arianespace now operates the next-generation Ariane 6 launcher, which completed its successful inaugural flight in July 2024 and is ramping up to operational cadence with over 30 missions booked.
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ARKA Group
ARKA Group is a space agency or aerospace company.
Assaia
Assaia is a space agency or aerospace company.
Astrobotic
Astrobotic is a space agency or aerospace company.
Astrolab
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Astronstone
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Astroscale
Astroscale is a space agency or aerospace company.
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space agency or aerospace company.
ASUR
ASUR is a space agency or aerospace company.
AURA
AURA is a space agency or aerospace company.
Avio
Avio is a space agency or aerospace company.
Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Bayanat Engineering
Bayanat Engineering is a space agency or aerospace company.
Beijing Leading Rocket Technology
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BlackSky
BlackSky is a space agency or aerospace company.
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities is a space agency or aerospace company.
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an American aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded by Jeff Bezos. The company focuses on reusable rocket technology and space tourism.
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Boeing
Boeing is a space agency or aerospace company.
Brazilian Air Force
Brazilian Air Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
Brazilian Space Agency
Brazilian Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
CAAC
CAAC is a space agency or aerospace company.
CACI International
CACI International is a space agency or aerospace company.
CALT
CALT is a space agency or aerospace company.
Canadian Government
Canadian Government is a space agency or aerospace company.
CAS
CAS is a space agency or aerospace company.
CASC
CASC is a space agency or aerospace company.
CAS Space
CAS Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
CAST
CAST is a space agency or aerospace company.
Celestis Inc.
Celestis Inc. is a space agency or aerospace company.
Celestron
Celestron is a space agency or aerospace company.
China Manned Space Agency
China Manned Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
China Manned Space Agency (CMSA)
China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) is a space agency or aerospace company.
China National Space Administration
China National Space Administration is a space agency or aerospace company.
China Rocket
China Rocket is a space agency or aerospace company.
China SatNet
China SatNet is a space agency or aerospace company.
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Academy of Sciences is a space agency or aerospace company.
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is a space agency or aerospace company.
CMSA
CMSA is a space agency or aerospace company.
CMSEO
CMSEO is a space agency or aerospace company.
CNES
CNES is a space agency or aerospace company.
Collins
Collins is a space agency or aerospace company.
Copernicus
Copernicus is a space agency or aerospace company.
Cosmoleap
Cosmoleap is a space agency or aerospace company.
CSA
CSA is a space agency or aerospace company.
Department of Energy
Department of Energy is a space agency or aerospace company.
Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
Disney
Disney is a space agency or aerospace company.
DJI
DJI is a space agency or aerospace company.
DOGE
DOGE is a space agency or aerospace company.
Dubai Airports
Dubai Airports is a space agency or aerospace company.
Emirates
Emirates is a space agency or aerospace company.
Energia
Energia is a space agency or aerospace company.
ESO
ESO is a space agency or aerospace company.
EU
EU is a space agency or aerospace company.
Eumetsat
Eumetsat is a space agency or aerospace company.
European Commission
European Commission is a space agency or aerospace company.
European Southern Observatory
European Southern Observatory is a space agency or aerospace company.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
European Union
European Union is a space agency or aerospace company.
EUSPA
EUSPA is a space agency or aerospace company.
ExPace
ExPace is a space agency or aerospace company.
FAA
FAA is a space agency or aerospace company.
Firefly
Firefly is a space agency or aerospace company.
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space agency or aerospace company.
Fokker Services Group
Fokker Services Group is a space agency or aerospace company.
Galactic Energy
Galactic Energy is a space agency or aerospace company.
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a space agency or aerospace company.
German Aerospace Center - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)
German Aerospace Center - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) is a space agency or aerospace company.
German Aerospace Company OHB
German Aerospace Company OHB is a space agency or aerospace company.
German Armed Forces
German Armed Forces is a space agency or aerospace company.
GHGSat
GHGSat is a space agency or aerospace company.
Google is a space agency or aerospace company.
GRU
GRU is a space agency or aerospace company.
GRU Space
GRU Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is a space agency or aerospace company.
HEO Robotics
HEO Robotics is a space agency or aerospace company.
Hisdesat
Hisdesat is a space agency or aerospace company.
Hybrid Air Vehicles
Hybrid Air Vehicles is a space agency or aerospace company.
Iceye
Iceye is a space agency or aerospace company.
Impulse Space
Impulse Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Indian astronomy team
Indian astronomy team is a space agency or aerospace company.
Indra Group
Indra Group is a space agency or aerospace company.
Innospace
Innospace is a space agency or aerospace company.
Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IAMCAS)
Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IAMCAS) is a space agency or aerospace company.
Innovative Signal Analysis
Innovative Signal Analysis is a space agency or aerospace company.
Interlune
Interlune is a space agency or aerospace company.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a space agency or aerospace company.
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a space agency or aerospace company.
iQPS
iQPS is a space agency or aerospace company.
Iran
Iran is a space agency or aerospace company.
ISAR Aerospace
Isar Aerospace is a German aerospace company founded in March 2018 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich by Daniel Metzler (CEO), Josef Fleischmann (CTO), and Markus Brandl (Head of Combustion), who met during their studies at TUM. Based in Ottobrunn near Munich, the company is named after the Isar River that flows through Munich. ISAR Aerospace represents Germany's entry into the competitive commercial launch market, aiming to provide dedicated, cost-effective launch services for small to medium satellites. The company's Spectrum rocket is a two-stage, liquid-fueled launch vehicle designed to deliver 1,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. Standing 28 meters tall with a 2-meter diameter, Spectrum is powered by ISAR's proprietary Aquila engines—nine in the first stage and one in the second stage. The company manufactures approximately 80% of the rocket in-house, leveraging Munich's strong technology sector and aerospace expertise. ISAR Aerospace achieved unicorn status in June 2025 with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, supported by €150 million in convertible bond financing. Despite experiencing an anomaly during their first launch attempt on March 30, 2025 (where Spectrum was terminated 30 seconds into flight and fell back to Earth), the company has continued securing contracts including agreements with the European Space Agency in August 2025. With a workforce grown to over 400 employees from nearly 50 nations, ISAR Aerospace is positioned as a key European NewSpace company working toward reliable orbital launch capability from Andøya Space Port in Norway.
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Italian Ministry of Defence
Italian Ministry of Defence is a space agency or aerospace company.
Italian Space Agency
Italian Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
Jacobs
Jacobs is a space agency or aerospace company.
Japan
Japan is a space agency or aerospace company.
Japanese Space Agency
Japanese Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
Johns Hopkins APL
Johns Hopkins APL is a space agency or aerospace company.
JPL
JPL is a space agency or aerospace company.
K2
K2 is a space agency or aerospace company.
Kongsberg Satellite Services
Kongsberg Satellite Services is a space agency or aerospace company.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is a space agency or aerospace company.
L3Harris
L3Harris is a space agency or aerospace company.
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is a space agency or aerospace company.
Landspace
Landspace is a space agency or aerospace company.
Leaf Space
Leaf Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a space agency or aerospace company.
Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost is a space agency or aerospace company.
Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics
Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics is a space agency or aerospace company.
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Defense is a space agency or aerospace company.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a space agency or aerospace company.
Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade
Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade is a space agency or aerospace company.
Nammo
Nammo is a space agency or aerospace company.
Nammo Space
Nammo Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) is a space agency or aerospace company.
National Reconnaissance Office
National Reconnaissance Office is a space agency or aerospace company.
NATS
NATS is a space agency or aerospace company.
NATS Services
NATS Services is a space agency or aerospace company.
Netherlands Institute for Space Research
Netherlands Institute for Space Research is a space agency or aerospace company.
NewSpace India Limited
NewSpace India Limited is a space agency or aerospace company.
NIST
NIST is a space agency or aerospace company.
NOAA
NOAA is a space agency or aerospace company.
NOIRLab
NOIRLab is a space agency or aerospace company.
NORAD
NORAD is a space agency or aerospace company.
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a space agency or aerospace company.
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a space agency or aerospace company.
Norwegian Space Agency
Norwegian Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
NSF
NSF is a space agency or aerospace company.
OHB SE
OHB SE originated from Otto Hydraulik Bremen GmbH, a small hydraulics and marine systems firm established in 1958. The company was acquired by Christa Fuchs in 1981, and when her husband Manfred Fuchs joined in 1985 after leaving his position as Director of Aerospace at ERNO/MBB, they redirected the company's focus toward space technology. This transformation marked the beginning of OHB's evolution into one of Europe's leading space companies. In 1991, the company was renamed Orbital- und Hydrotechnologie Bremen-System GmbH, and a new headquarters near the University of Bremen was opened in October 1988. Today, OHB SE is headquartered in Bremen, Germany, and has grown into a major European aerospace and technology group with expertise spanning satellite systems, orbital infrastructure, and space exploration technologies. OHB has achieved significant milestones including development of BremSat (one of Germany's first small satellites, 1994), delivery of the SAR-Lupe radar reconnaissance system for German armed forces (2007), construction of ten of the fourteen Galileo satellites currently in orbit, and all six Meteosat Third Generation weather satellites (first launched December 2022). The company continues to expand its capabilities through subsidiaries like MT Mechatronics, which is building support structures for major ground-based telescopes including the Giant Magellan Telescope. OHB's success demonstrates the European private space sector's growing capabilities in satellite manufacturing, Earth observation, and space infrastructure.
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OHB system AG
OHB system AG is a space agency or aerospace company.
OMB
OMB is a space agency or aerospace company.
OneWeb
OneWeb is a space agency or aerospace company.
OpenAI
OpenAI is a space agency or aerospace company.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is a space agency or aerospace company.
Pentagon
Pentagon is a space agency or aerospace company.
Phantom Space
Phantom Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Pixar
Pixar is a space agency or aerospace company.
PLD Space
PLD Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global is a space agency or aerospace company.
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Republic of Poland
Republic of Poland is a space agency or aerospace company.
Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall is a space agency or aerospace company.
RKK Energiya
RKK Energiya is a space agency or aerospace company.
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA)
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) was founded in 2018 as a German NewSpace start-up with the mission to "build rockets just like cars" – emphasizing mass production techniques and cost efficiency. The company was established as a spin-off from OHB SE by Jörn Spurmann (CCO), Stefan Brieschenk (COO), Hans Steininger (CEO of MT Aerospace), and Marco Fuchs (CEO of OHB SE). RFA is headquartered in Augsburg, close to Munich, with composite manufacturing in Portugal, test facilities in Sweden and Scotland, and its launch facility at SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland. RFA's flagship product is RFA One, a three-stage rocket designed to launch small satellites and payloads of up to 1,300 kg into polar orbits. The 30-meter tall vehicle with 2-meter diameter features nine Helix staged-combustion engines in the first stage, each producing 100kN of thrust. The company has been developing RFA One since 2019, applying automotive-industry inspired mass production methods to reduce costs and increase launch cadence. On January 16, 2025, RFA achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company in Europe to receive a spaceflight operator license for vertical launches of a privately developed orbital rocket from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. While the program experienced a setback with a first-stage explosion during a static fire test in August 2024 at SaxaVord, the company rapidly recovered, was selected for the European Space Agency's European Launcher Challenge in July 2025, and continues development toward an inaugural test flight from Scotland. With major development milestones completed including second-stage qualification, orbital transfer vehicle testing, and payload fairing systems, RFA is focused on completing first-stage development and conducting full hot-fire tests.
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Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a small satellite launch services provider and aerospace manufacturer. Known for the Electron small-lift launch vehicle and developing the Neutron medium-lift rocket.
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Russia
Russia is a space agency or aerospace company.
Russian Space Agency
Russian Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
SAST
SAST is a space agency or aerospace company.
SatVu
SatVu is a space agency or aerospace company.
Schmidt Sciences
Schmidt Sciences is a space agency or aerospace company.
Searidge Technologies
Searidge Technologies is a space agency or aerospace company.
SES
SES is a space agency or aerospace company.
SkyFi
SkyFi is a space agency or aerospace company.
Skyroot Aerospace
Skyroot Aerospace is a space agency or aerospace company.
Sky-Watcher
Sky-Watcher is a space agency or aerospace company.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian is a space agency or aerospace company.
Space42
Space42 is a space agency or aerospace company.
Space Communication Technologies
Space Communication Technologies is a space agency or aerospace company.
Space Development Agency
Space Development Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
Space Force
Space Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
Space Pioneer
Space Pioneer is a space agency or aerospace company.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute is a space agency or aerospace company.
SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is an American spacecraft manufacturer, launch service provider, and satellite communications company. Founded by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling Mars colonization.
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Spain’s Ministry of Defense
Spain’s Ministry of Defense is a space agency or aerospace company.
Spanish Ministry of Defense
Spanish Ministry of Defense is a space agency or aerospace company.
SRON
SRON is a space agency or aerospace company.
Stanford
Stanford is a space agency or aerospace company.
Starfish Space
Starfish Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Stoke Space
Stoke Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
Swedish Space Corp
Swedish Space Corp is a space agency or aerospace company.
Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space is a space agency or aerospace company.
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a space agency or aerospace company.
The Helicopter Company
The Helicopter Company is a space agency or aerospace company.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.K. Met Office
U.K. Met Office is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.K. Space Agency
U.K. Space Agency is a space agency or aerospace company.
ULA
United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing that provides satellite launch services to the U.S. government and commercial customers.
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United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance is a space agency or aerospace company.
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a space agency or aerospace company.
United States Space Force
United States Space Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a space agency or aerospace company.
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow is a space agency or aerospace company.
University of Rochester
University of Rochester is a space agency or aerospace company.
University of Tokyo
University of Tokyo is a space agency or aerospace company.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia is a space agency or aerospace company.
Ursa Major Technologies
Ursa Major Technologies is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Air Force
US Air Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Army
US Army is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Army Air Service
US Army Air Service is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Department of Commerce
US Department of Commerce is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Department of Energy
US Department of Energy is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Government
US Government is a space agency or aerospace company.
USGS
USGS is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Military
US Military is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is a space agency or aerospace company.
US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.S. National Science Foundation
U.S. National Science Foundation is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Navy
US Navy is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Senate
US Senate is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.S. Space Command
U.S. Space Command is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Space Command
US Space Command is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.S. Space Force
U.S. Space Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
US Space Force
US Space Force is a space agency or aerospace company.
U.S. Space Systems Command
U.S. Space Systems Command is a space agency or aerospace company.
Vantor
Vantor is a space agency or aerospace company.
Vast
Vast is a space agency or aerospace company.
Vermeer
Vermeer is a space agency or aerospace company.
Viasat
Viasat is a space agency or aerospace company.
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a space agency or aerospace company.
Zeno Power
Zeno Power is a space agency or aerospace company.
ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia is a space agency or aerospace company.
ZWO
ZWO is a space agency or aerospace company.
International Organizations
ESA
The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organization of 22 member states dedicated to the exploration of space.
Capabilities:
ESA
The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organization of 22 member states dedicated to the exploration of space.
Capabilities: