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Impulse Space operates in the aerospace industry.
Official website: https://www.impulse.space/
Impulse Space is an aerospace company based in the United States.
Capella Space is in the space industry and provides satellite and declassified SAR data solutions for government and commercial use.
The official website of Capella Space is https://www.capellaspace.com/.
Capella Space is an American space company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in satellite and declassified Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data solutions for both government and commercial use. The company designs, manufactures, and operates a fleet of SAR satellites that can collect high-resolution imagery through clouds and at night. Capella Space has raised significant venture capital funding and has contracts with various entities including the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), U.S. Air Force, Navy, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. For more information, you can visit the Capella Space Wikipedia page. Capella Space Website
Industry: Space infrastructure development and commercial spaceflight.
Official website: Axiom Space
The headquarters of Axiom Space, Inc. is located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Industry: Telecommunications
Official Website: https://www.astranis.com
Country: United States
Industry: Aerospace
Official website of Astra: https://astra.com
Astra Space, Inc. is an American space company based in Alameda, California. It was formerly known as Ventions, LLC from 2005 - 2016. Astra is involved in the development and launch of rockets and satellites. The company has faced some challenges and failures in their rocket launches but continues to innovate in the field of space technology. For more information, you can visit their Wikipedia page.
Industry ABL Space Systems is an American aerospace and launch service provider that manufactures deployable launch vehicles and infrastructure for sending commercial small satellites into orbit. The company is based in El Segundo, California. ABL Space Systems manufactures the RS1, a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle, and GS0, a deployable launch pad. It is led by CEO Harry O'Hanley and CFO Dan Piemont. For more information, you can visit the ABL Space Systems Wikipedia page.
Official website: https://ablspacesystems.com/
The ABL Space Systems is an American aerospace and launch service provider based in El Segundo, California. It manufactures deployable launch vehicles and infrastructure for sending commercial small satellites into orbit. The company manufactures its components in the United States. ABL Space Systems is known for its RS1 two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle and GS0 deployable launch pad. The CEO of ABL Space Systems is Harry O'Hanley, and the CFO is Dan Piemont. For more information, you can visit the ABL Space Systems Wikipedia page.
United Launch Alliance is an American launch service provider formed as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company designs, assembles, sells, and launches rockets. ULA is primarily focused on serving the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA, but also serves commercial clients. For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia page of United Launch Alliance.
Official website: United Launch Alliance
United States
Maxar Technologies is a space technology company specializing in manufacturing communication, Earth observation, radar, and on-orbit servicing satellites, satellite products, and related services.
Official website: Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies is a space technology company based in the United States, specifically in Westminster, Colorado. It specializes in manufacturing communication, Earth observation, radar, and on-orbit servicing satellites, satellite products, and related services. Maxar Technologies is the parent holding company of Space Systems Loral, DigitalGlobe, and Radiant Solutions. It was dual-listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange as MAXR from 2017 to 2023. In May 2023, Maxar was acquired by private equity firm Advent International in an all-cash transaction worth $6.4 billion. For more information, you can visit the Maxar Technologies Wikipedia page.
The Exploration Company is a European spacecraft manufacturer.
The official website of The Exploration Company can be found at: https://www.theexplorationcompany.com
🇪🇺 The Exploration Company is a European spacecraft manufacturer. It is based in Munich, Germany, and Bordeaux, France. The company develops, manufactures, and operates the Nyx space capsule for space agencies, space stations, and other industries. The Nyx spacecraft is capable of carrying payloads into low Earth orbit and has the potential to transport humans in the future. The company was founded in July 2021 by Hélène Huby and a group of space engineers with experience in European space programs. It has received funding and contracts for its projects, including a contract from the European Space Agency to study solutions for future European spacecraft. The Exploration Company aims to contribute to space exploration and serve various customers in the space industry and other sectors. For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia page.
Mynaric ADS operates in the laser communication equipment industry for airborne and spaceborne communication networks, particularly satellite constellations.
Mynaric is a manufacturer of laser communication equipment for airborne and spaceborne communication networks, known as constellations. The company offers various laser communication products for wireless data transmission between aircraft, UAVs, high-altitude platforms (HAPS), satellites, and the ground. They focus on serial production and cost reduction of their laser communication products, aiming to enable Gbps-class wireless data transmission across long distances. For more information, you can visit the Mynaric Wikipedia page or check their official website.
The Swedish Space Corporation operates in the space services industry. They are involved in a wide range of activities including launches of sounding rockets and stratospheric balloons, tests of rocket engines and fuels, operation and maintenance of space and aviation systems, satellite communications, and the development of space surveillance tracking and space traffic management programs.
Official website of the company: Swedish Space Corporation
Sweden
Aerospace industry in the United Kingdom
Official website: Surrey Satellite Technology
United Kingdom
Space Forge is a British aerospace manufacturing company.
Official website: Space Forge
Country: United Kingdom
Industry Cosmos is widely used in the software industry for various purposes. Due to its open-source nature and support for developing custom operating systems, Cosmos has gained popularity among developers and researchers. It provides a flexible and customizable platform for building GUI and command-line based operating systems. The toolkit is written mostly in the C# programming language, making it accessible to a large community of developers familiar with .NET development. Cosmos is often used in educational settings to teach students about operating system development, low-level programming, and software architecture. It allows students to gain hands-on experience in building their own operating systems and understanding the inner workings of computer systems. In addition, Cosmos has found applications in areas such as embedded systems, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, and research projects that require customized operating systems. Its ability to compile user-made programs and libraries into bootable executables enables developers to create specialized operating systems tailored to their specific needs. Overall, the software industry recognizes Cosmos as a valuable tool for operating system development, providing a platform for innovation and experimentation in the field of software engineering.
Official website of the company: https://www.humanehq.com/
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Industrie OneWeb est une constellation d'environ 650 satellites de télécommunications circulant sur une orbite basse pour fournir un accès à Internet à haut débit dans les régions mal desservies. Ce service est principalement commercialisé auprès de grandes sociétés de télécommunications. OneWeb vise à créer une nouvelle ère de mégaconstellations de satellites, avec un nombre beaucoup plus élevé de satellites que les constellations précédentes. Le projet est initié par Greg Wyler, créateur de la constellation de satellites O3b Networks. La constellation comprendra 648 satellites d'environ 150 kilogrammes chacun, en orbite polaire à 1 200 kilomètres d'altitude. Une cinquantaine de stations terriennes réparties dans le monde entier assureront la liaison avec le réseau Internet terrestre. Les utilisateurs auront besoin d'un terminal équipé d'une antenne plate. Cependant, OneWeb a déposé son bilan et a été repris par un consortium comprenant Bharti Enterprises, Eutelsat et l'État britannique. Source
The official website of OneWeb is oneweb.world.
OneWeb is a satellite constellation project that aims to provide high-speed internet access in regions with limited terrestrial connections. The project utilizes approximately 650 satellites in low Earth orbit to offer broadband internet services. The service is primarily targeted towards telecommunications companies looking to expand their offerings to underserved areas. OneWeb, along with SpaceX's Starlink, represents the emergence of megaconstellations, which consist of significantly more satellites than previous constellations. The project was initiated by Greg Wyler, who previously founded the satellite constellation O3b Networks. Once operational, the constellation will consist of 648 satellites weighing around 150 kilograms each, orbiting at an altitude of 1,200 kilometers. The satellites will be linked to a network of ground stations spread across the globe to provide internet connectivity. Users will utilize a compact terminal equipped with a flat antenna. The project faces significant financial risks due to the scale of investment and uncertainties in the targeted market. To mitigate these risks, an assembly factory was established in Florida to maximize economies of scale. The goal was to reduce the manufacturing cost of each satellite to $500,000, although the final cost exceeded this target. Despite the initial deployment, OneWeb filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It was later acquired by a consortium led by Bharti Enterprises, Eutelsat, and the UK government. The deployment of satellites began in February 2019, with launches using Russian Soyuz rockets. However, due to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, OneWeb decided to launch the remaining satellites using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets. The full constellation is expected to be deployed by the end of 2022. For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia page on OneWeb (in French).
Exotrail operates in the specialized, scientific, and technical activities industry, specifically in the field of space propulsion.
The official website of Exotrail is https://exotrail.com/.
Exotrail is a French deep tech start-up that develops and commercializes propulsion systems for small satellites and nanosatellites. Founded in 2017 by David Henri, Nicolas Heitz, Jean-Luc Maria, and Paul Lascombes, Exotrail is part of the NewSpace industry. Their Hall effect thrusters allow satellites to change altitude and can even facilitate reentry into the Earth's atmosphere to prevent space pollution. Exotrail offers two main products: spaceware nano engines for satellites weighing 10 to 20 kg and spaceware micro engines for satellites up to 100 kg. In addition to propulsion systems, Exotrail provides software tools for mission design and optimization (spacestudio and spacetower) and electric transfer vehicles (spacevan). The company has raised more than €18 million in funding and has a team of over 150 employees based in Toulouse and Massy. Exotrail's main French competitor is ThrustMe. They have achieved several milestones, including successful tests and partnerships with Eutelsat. Exotrail has received various awards and distinctions for their innovative technology and contributions to the space industry. For more information, you can visit the Exotrail Wikipedia page.
Industry: Aerospace
The official website of the company is https://www.venture-orbital.com/.
France
Industry: Aerospace, Defence, and Security
Official website: Leonardo
## Country Leonardo is headquartered in Rome, Italy. It operates in approximately 20 countries worldwide, with its main industrial and commercial bases located in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States. It also has a significant presence in France and Germany and is involved in various international industrial collaborations.[24][25]
Industry: British multinational aerospace, defence, and information security company.
Official website of BAE Systems: https://www.baesystems.com
Country: United Kingdom
Safran S.A. is a French multinational aerospace and defense corporation that designs, develops, and manufactures aircraft engines, helicopter engines, spacecraft propulsion systems, as well as various other aerospace and military equipment. The company arose in 2005 through a merger between SNECMA and defense electronics specialist SAGEM. Safran's acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace in 2018 significantly expanded its aeronautical activities.
The official website of Safran is http://www.safran-group.com/.
France
Astrobotic Technology is an American private company that is developing space robotics technology for lunar and planetary missions. It was founded in 2007 by Carnegie Mellon professor Red Whittaker and his associates with the goal of winning the Google Lunar X Prize. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In June 2021, Astrobotic Technology was named one of the "World's Best Employers in the Space Industry" by Everything Space, a recruitment platform specializing in the space industry.
Official website of the company: https://www.astrobotic.com/
Country: United States
Rocket Lab is an aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider in the industry.
Official website of Rocket Lab: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
Rocket Lab is an aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider based in the United States. It operates and launches lightweight Electron orbital rockets that are used to provide dedicated launch services for small satellites. Rocket Lab also plans to build a larger Neutron rocket in the future. The company was founded in New Zealand in 2006 and later moved its headquarters to California, US. Rocket Lab has launched numerous missions from its launch complexes in New Zealand and Virginia, US. In addition to launch services, Rocket Lab manufactures spacecraft and satellite components. The company became publicly traded in 2021.
Orbital Exploration Technologies, Inc., also known as Orbital Exploration or OrbitX, is a Philippine aerospace and space transportation company.
Official website of OrbitX: https://orbitx.space
The company OrbitX is based in the Philippines.
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AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited is an Indian aerospace manufacturer based in National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) of IIT Madras, Chennai. The start-up aims to develop and launch its own small-lift launch vehicle. [^1^]
The official website of AgniKul Cosmos is https://agnikul.in/.
India
World View Enterprises operates in the near space exploration and technology industry.
The official website of World View Enterprises is worldview.space.
Country: United States
Blue Origin is an American aerospace manufacturer, government contractor, launch service provider, and space technologies company. It is involved in the production of rocket engines, rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and heavy-lift launch vehicles. Blue Origin is also a provider of lunar lander services for NASA's Artemis program. The company has been recognized for its achievements in rocket booster reusability and has won the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. The company's launch vehicles include New Shepard and New Glenn. Blue Origin is known for its incremental approach to spaceflight technology development and its focus on reusability. The company has also developed the Blue Moon lunar lander and various rocket engines, including the BE-1 and BE-2. For more information, you can visit the Blue Origin Wikipedia page.
Official website of Blue Origin: https://www.blueorigin.com/
- United States
Sierra Space is a privately held aerospace and space technologies company. It is part of the private spaceflight industry. Sierra Space develops spaceflight hardware and is currently working on the Dream Chaser spaceplane. It is also collaborating with Blue Origin on the development of the Orbital Reef space station. Sierra Space operates facilities in multiple states across the United States, including Colorado, Wisconsin, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. Source: Sierra Space Wikipedia
United States
The industry of Orbital Sciences Corporation was the design, manufacture, and launch of small- and medium-class space and launch vehicle systems for commercial, military, and other government customers.
Official website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/space/orbital-sciences/
United States
Vertical Aerospace operates in the aerospace manufacturing industry.
Official website of Vertical Aerospace: https://www.vertical-aerospace.com/
The headquarters of Vertical Aerospace is located in England.
Perigee Aerospace is a private developer and manufacturer of orbital and sub-orbital launch vehicles located in Daejeon, South Korea. The company was formally established in 2018 and has been involved in the development of small orbital rockets, such as the Blue Whale 1. They have also conducted research and development on sounding rockets for meteorological research. Perigee Aerospace aims to launch up to 40 Blue Whale 1 rockets per year and expand their capabilities in the space industry. For more information, you can visit the Perigee Aerospace Wikipedia page.
Official website of Perigee Aerospace: Perigee Aerospace
Country: South Korea
Skyroot Aerospace is an Indian private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider.
The official website of Skyroot Aerospace is https://skyroot.in/.
Skyroot Aerospace is an Indian private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company was founded by former engineers and scientists from ISRO. It aims to develop and launch its own series of small-lift launch vehicles especially crafted for the small satellite market. For more information, you can visit the Skyroot Aerospace Wikipedia page.
Astroscale Holdings Inc. is a public orbital debris removal company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company is developing satellite end-of-life and active debris removal services to mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space.
Official website of Astroscale: https://astroscale.com/
Astroscale is a public orbital debris removal company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company is focused on developing satellite end-of-life and active debris removal services to address the growing issue of debris in space. For more information, you can visit the Astroscale Wikipedia page. ## History Astroscale was founded in 2013 by IT entrepreneur Mitsunobu "Nobu" Okada in Singapore. The company was established to tackle the issue of space debris, as Okada noticed that no one had a real plan of action to address this problem. Since its founding, Astroscale has raised significant funding and expanded its operations globally. ## Missions ### In-situ Debris Environment Analysis OSG1 (IDEA OSG1) Between 2015 and 2017, Astroscale designed, built, tested, and launched the IDEA OSG1 satellite. This micro-lite satellite was intended to measure sub-millimeter-sized debris in low Earth orbit. However, due to human error in the programming of the rocket, the satellite and several others failed to reach orbit. ### End-of-Life Services by Astroscale (ELSA) The ELSA program is a spacecraft retrieval service for satellite operators. ELSA-d, launched on March 22, 2021, consists of two spacecraft: a Servicer and a Client. The mission aims to demonstrate core technologies necessary for debris docking and removal. ### Active Debris Removal by Astroscale (ADRAS) Astroscale has been selected as the commercial partner for Phase I of JAXA's debris removal project. The project, known as CRD2, focuses on data acquisition of an upper stage Japanese rocket body. Astroscale will be responsible for manufacturing, launching, and operating the satellite that will characterize the rocket body and acquire movement observational data. For more information on Astroscale's missions, you can visit the Astroscale Wikipedia page.
Industry: Satellite Refueling Systems
The official website of Orbit Fab is https://www.orbitfab.com.
The United States
Firefly Aerospace is an American private aerospace firm based in Cedar Park, Texas, that develops launch vehicles for commercial launches to orbit. Firefly's stated purpose is to increase access to space, similar to other private spaceflight companies.
Official website: https://firefly.com
United States
Payload Aerospace S.L. (PLD Space) is a Spanish company developing two partially-reusable launch vehicles called Miura 1 and Miura 5.
Official website: PLD Space
Country PLD Space is a Spanish company based in Elche, Spain.
SpaceX is an American spacecraft manufacturer, launch service provider, and satellite communications company in the aerospace industry.
Country: United States
Orbex is an aerospace company that is developing a small commercial orbital rocket called Prime. Orbex is headquartered in Forres, Moray, in Scotland and has subsidiaries in Denmark and Germany. Its future launch complex, Sutherland spaceport, is being built on the A' Mhòine peninsula in the county of Sutherland, northern Scotland.[4]
Official website of Orbex: https://orbex.space
Orbex is a United Kingdom-based aerospace company that is developing a small commercial orbital rocket called Prime. It is headquartered in Forres, Moray, in Scotland and has subsidiaries in Denmark and Germany. Its future launch complex, Sutherland spaceport, is being built on the A' Mhòine peninsula in the county of Sutherland, northern Scotland. For more information, you can visit the Orbex Wikipedia page.
Industry: Aerospace, Space Launch Services
Official website: Virgin Orbit
Virgin Orbit is a company within the Virgin Group that provided launch services for small satellites. The company was formed in 2017 as a spin-off of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic space tourism venture to develop and market the LauncherOne rocket. LauncherOne was a two-stage launch vehicle, air-launched from a Boeing 747 carrier aircraft, designed to deliver 300 kg of payload to low Earth orbit. On December 30, 2021, Virgin Orbit underwent a SPAC merger with NextGen Acquisition Corp and became a publicly traded company (symbol VORB) at the NASDAQ stock exchange. However, after experiencing failures and financial difficulties, the company laid off staff and suspended operations in March 2023, ultimately filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. For more information about Virgin Orbit, you can visit their Wikipedia page.
Relativity Space operates in the aerospace manufacturing industry.
Official website: https://www.relativityspace.com/
The headquarters of Relativity Space is located in Long Beach, California, United States.
Isar Aerospace is a German aerospace company based in Munich, Germany.
Isar Aerospace - Launch Solutions for Satellite Constellations
Germany
SpinLaunch is a spaceflight technology development company working on mass accelerator technology to move payloads to space.
The official website of SpinLaunch is https://www.spinlaunch.com/.
The company SpinLaunch is based in the United States.
Skyrora is a British private space company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, since 2017. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of modular disassemblable rocket launch vehicles, specifically for the launch of small satellites, and portable launch systems, using eco-friendly technologies. Skyrora is headquartered in Glasgow, while its design and manufacturing facility is in Cumbernauld. The CEO and founder of Skyrora is Volodymyr Levykin. Skyrora has achieved several milestones and has received funding from the European Space Agency. British astronaut Tim Peake is a board member at Skyrora.
Skyrora is a British private space company based in Scotland, specifically in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It specializes in the design and manufacture of modular disassemblable rocket launch vehicles for small satellites. Skyrora is known for using eco-friendly technologies such as the fuel known as Ecosene and the Skyrora Space Tug. The CEO and founder of Skyrora is Volodymyr Levykin, and the company has notable board members such as British astronaut Tim Peake and Baroness Susan Greenfield. Skyrora has achieved several milestones, including successful rocket launches and the development of engines like the Skylark L and Skyforce-2. For more information, you can visit Skyrora's Wikipedia page or their official website.
Industry: Space Launch
Official website of Stoke Space: https://www.stokespace.com
Stoke Space is an American space launch company based in Kent, near Seattle, Washington. It was founded by a group of former employees from Blue Origin and SpaceX[^1^]. The company has received funding and grants to develop its reusable rocket technology, including a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant from the National Science Foundation[^2^]. Stoke Space operates a rocket test facility near Moses Lake Airport[^10^]. They are focused on developing a fully reusable space launcher called Nova, with a particular emphasis on its second stage[^3^]. The second stage of Stoke Space's rocket uses a unique aerospike-like engine design, which eliminates the need for traditional ablative heat shields and ceramic tiles[^11^][^12^]. The company's first stage utilizes seven full-flow staged combustion engines, burning a liquid methane-oxygen mixture[^13^][^14^]. For more information, you can visit their website: Stoke Space[^4^]. [^1^]: Source: Wikipedia [^2^]: Source: Wikipedia [^3^]: Source: Wikipedia [^4^]: Source: Wikipedia
Industry: Aerospace company
The official website of Pythom Inc. can be found here.
Pythom is an aerospace company based in Bishop, California. It was founded in 2020 by software engineers Tina Sjögren and Tom Sjögren. The company is focused on developing a complete human-rated space transportation system, including rockets, landers, and spaceships for Earth, Mars, the Moon, and asteroids. Pythom has announced its aspiration to go to Mars by the end of this decade, with the first crewed expedition estimated to take place in 2026. For more information, you can visit the Pythom Wikipedia page or check out their official website.