Earth Observation & Remote Sensing: 483 companies and organisations
483 space organisations working in earth observation & remote sensing, in 88 countries, grouped by country.
United States (63)
- AiDash · Startup · San Jose
San Jose company using satellite imagery and AI to monitor vegetation, wildfire and storm risk for electric utilities and infrastructure.
- Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF), University of Alaska Fairbanks · Research Institution · Fairbanks
UAF Geophysical Institute centre operating polar satellite ground stations and the NASA SAR data archive (DAAC) for Earth science.
- Albedo Space · Startup · Denver
American very-low-Earth-orbit satellite company — builds VLEO satellite buses and the Clarity constellation for high-resolution visible and thermal imagery.
- ARKA Group · Private Company · Danbury
US space and defence technology company — builds space-based sensing payloads, optics and smallsat systems; legacy companies include Tethers Unlimited (Bothell, WA).
- Array Labs · Startup · Palo Alto
American radar satellite startup — building formation-flying multistatic SAR satellite clusters to produce 3D imagery of the Earth's surface.
- Bay Area Environmental Research Institute (BAERI) · Research Institution · Moffett Field
Non-profit research institute at NASA Ames Research Park supporting Earth and space science researchers in partnership with NASA.
- BlackSky Technology · Private Company · Herndon
Space-based intelligence company delivering real-time high-frequency Earth observation — operates a LEO small satellite constellation with AI analytics via the BlackSky Spectra …
- Capella Space · Private Company · San Francisco
Operates the first US commercial SAR constellation — delivers 50cm resolution all-weather imagery for defense, intelligence and commercial customers through the Capella IonQ pla…
- Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) · Research Institution · Cambridge
Astrophysics research centre of Harvard and the Smithsonian — builds space instruments and runs the Chandra X-ray Center for NASA.
- Center for Space Research, University of Texas at Austin (CSR) · Academic Institution · Austin
UT Austin research centre — leads satellite geodesy and gravity missions (GRACE-FO, ICESat-2 science), small satellites and cislunar research.
- Center for Space Sciences and Technology (CSST), UMBC · Academic Institution · Baltimore
UMBC research centre — about 80 scientists and engineers working on space science largely with NASA Goddard under the CRESST II agreement.
- Chloris Geospatial · Startup · Boston
Boston geospatial startup — uses satellite data to map annual forest biomass and carbon stocks at 30 m resolution for carbon markets.
- Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR) · Research Institution · Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder research centre — studies orbit determination, satellite geodesy, GNSS and remote sensing from space.
- Danti · Startup · Atlanta
US geospatial AI startup — natural-language search engine across satellite imagery, drone and other Earth data; works with NGA and DoD.
- Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (CLaSP), University of Michigan · Academic Institution · Ann Arbor
University of Michigan engineering department — researches space physics, planetary science and space instrumentation, and builds spaceflight hardware.
- EOI Space · Startup · Louisville
American Earth observation startup — building a very-low-orbit satellite constellation to collect ultra-high-resolution imagery.
- EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA) · Private Company · Mountain View
Ukrainian-founded Earth observation analytics company — provides satellite-imagery platforms for agriculture and forestry and operates EOS SAT satellites.
- Floodbase · Startup · New York
US climate-tech startup (formerly Cloud to Street) — uses satellite data and AI to monitor floods and power parametric flood insurance.
- General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) · Private Company · San Diego
American defence technology group — its Englewood, Colorado space unit builds small satellite platforms, payloads and constellations for US government missions.
- GeoOptics · Private Company · Pasadena
US Earth observation company — sells radio occultation environmental data from its CICERO small-satellite constellation for weather prediction.
- Global Science & Technology (GST) · Private Company · Chantilly
Virginia science and engineering contractor — supports NOAA and NASA satellite data processing, Earth science and mission systems.
- HawkEye 360 · Private Company · Herndon
Operates a commercial satellite constellation for RF signal geolocation and spectrum analytics — provides maritime domain awareness, spectrum monitoring and defense intelligence…
- High Altitude Observatory (HAO), NSF NCAR · Research Institution · Boulder
NSF NCAR laboratory in Boulder — researches the Sun, solar wind and upper atmosphere to understand space weather and solar-terrestrial physics.
- Hydrosat · Startup · Washington
US–Luxembourg Earth observation startup — operates thermal infrared satellites (VanZyl series) delivering water and agriculture intelligence.
- Kapta Space · Startup · Seattle
Seattle startup developing metamaterial-based, electronically steered spaceborne radar payloads for moving-target tracking.
- Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL), University of Arizona · Research Institution · Tucson
University of Arizona planetary science lab and department in Tucson — leads and builds instruments for NASA planetary missions.
- Lunasonde · Startup · Tucson
American Earth observation startup in Tucson — develops orbital radar sounding satellites to map subsurface resources such as water and minerals.
- Maxar Technologies · Private Company · Westminster
Leading provider of advanced space technology solutions, satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence.
- Michigan Aerospace Corporation · Private Company · Ann Arbor
American engineering company in Ann Arbor — builds optical sensing and lidar systems, including end-to-end systems that have been deployed in space.
- Mithril Technologies · Startup · Cambridge
Cambridge, Massachusetts startup (Techstars Space 2024) building electrostatically actuated deployable mesh-reflector antennas for space-based radar.
- Muon Space · Startup · Mountain View
Designs, builds and operates mission-optimised LEO satellite constellations — the Halo platform delivers critical Earth intelligence data for national security, civil and commer…
- NASA · Government Agency · Washington DC
United States government agency leading civilian space exploration, aeronautics research and Earth science.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) · Government Agency · Springfield
US intelligence and combat support agency — produces geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) from satellite imagery and buys commercial EO data.
- National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · Government Agency · Chantilly
US intelligence agency — designs, builds, launches and operates the nation's reconnaissance satellites for the intelligence community and DoD.
- Near Space Labs · Startup · New York City
Deploys stratospheric balloons carrying high-resolution cameras to provide imagery with the resolution of drones at the cost and coverage of satellites — serves insurance, agric…
- NewOrbit Space · Startup · San Jose
Develops satellite technology for ultra-low Earth orbit (ULEO) operations — enabling satellites to operate at altitudes of 200-350km for superior resolution imaging and reduced …
- NOAA Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS) · Government Agency · Silver Spring
US government office within NOAA — acquires and operates the nation's environmental satellites (GOES, JPSS) and runs the National Centers for Environmental Information.
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) · Government Agency · Boulder
US government space weather service in Boulder — issues official alerts, watches and forecasts of solar and geomagnetic activity.
- NUVIEW · Startup · Orlando
Orlando Earth observation startup — building a commercial lidar satellite constellation to map the Earth's land surface in 3D.
- Orbital Micro Systems · Startup · Boulder
American Earth observation company, a subsidiary of Weather Stream — develops small-satellite microwave sensing for space-based weather data.
- Orbital Sidekick · Startup · San Francisco
Operates a hyperspectral satellite constellation for industrial infrastructure monitoring — detects pipeline leaks, illegal dumping and environmental hazards using AI-powered sp…
- Planet Labs · Private Company · San Francisco
Operates the world's largest fleet of Earth observation satellites for daily global imaging.
- PlanetiQ · Private Company · Golden
US satellite data company — operates GNSS radio occultation satellites supplying atmospheric, space weather and climate data to NOAA and NASA.
- Privateer · Startup · Kihei
American space data company — combines space situational awareness and Earth observation analytics, incl. Orbital Insight's TerraScope platform.
- Satellite Imaging Corporation · Private Company · Houston
Houston geospatial company — supplies satellite imagery, orthorectification and mapping products to commercial and government users.
- Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) · Private Company · Lanham
US science and engineering contractor — supports NASA Earth and space science missions with data processing, instrument and mission services.
- Sidus Space · Private Company · Cape Canaveral
American space and defence company — builds LizzieSat multi-mission satellites and provides space manufacturing and data services from Cape Canaveral.
- SkyFi · Startup · Austin
US Earth intelligence startup — online marketplace for ordering optical, SAR and AIS satellite data plus AI-driven geospatial analytics.
- Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) · Research Institution · North Logan
Utah State University-owned University Affiliated Research Center — builds small satellites, space sensors and payloads for US defence and NASA missions.
- Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), University of Wisconsin–Madison · Research Institution · Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison research centre — develops satellite meteorology, Earth and planetary remote-sensing instruments and satellite data systems.
- Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) · Research Institution · Baltimore
Science operations centre for NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes — manages science operations, data archives and astronomical research for humanity's premier space-ba…
- Space Weather Technology, Research and Education Center (SWx TREC), University of Colorado Boulder · Research Institution · Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder centre — develops space weather research, forecasting technology and education in partnership with government and industry.
- SpaceKnow Inc. · Private Company · New York
Satellite imagery analytics company — applies AI to satellite data for defence, intelligence and economic monitoring, with R&D based in Prague.
- Spire Global · Private Company · Vienna
Space-to-cloud data and analytics company operating 110+ nanosatellites — tracks maritime, aviation and weather patterns globally and offers orbital services and federal solutions.
- T-REX Technology Entrepreneur Center · Incubator/Accelerator · St. Louis
St. Louis non-profit innovation centre and incubator — hosts a Geospatial Innovation Center and programmes linking geospatial startups with NGA and industry.
- Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLC · Private Company · Thousand Oaks
Teledyne Technologies unit in Thousand Oaks — R&D and HgCdTe infrared focal-plane arrays used on NASA and ESA space missions.
- Tomorrow.io · Private Company · Boston
Operates a constellation of weather monitoring satellites — combines space-based microwave radiometry with AI to provide proprietary weather intelligence for aviation, energy an…
- Umbra · Startup · Santa Barbara
American SAR satellite operator — builds and operates a commercial synthetic aperture radar constellation and sells imagery to government and commercial users.
- United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) · Non-profit · Herndon
US non-profit educational foundation for the GEOINT community — runs the annual GEOINT Symposium, certification and training programmes.
- Ursa Space Systems · Startup · Ithaca
American geospatial analytics company — turns SAR and other satellite data into intelligence products such as global oil storage and vessel monitoring.
- USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS) · Government Agency · Sioux Falls
US Geological Survey centre near Sioux Falls — operates Landsat ground systems and hosts the global Landsat and aerial imagery archive.
- World View Enterprises · Private Company · Tucson
US stratospheric flight company — operates Stratollite high-altitude balloon platforms for remote sensing, communications and research from Tucson.
- Xplore · Startup · Redmond
Provides space-as-a-service via its LEO hyperspectral satellite constellation — offers remote sensing data products, edge computing in orbit and mission operations software for …
Spain (29)
- Agencia Espacial Española (AEE) · Government Agency · Seville
Spain's national space agency — coordinates Spanish space activities, ESA contributions and national space strategy.
- Airbus GeoTech · Private Company · Barcelona
Develops systems and services based on Earth observation data for defence, security and environment.
- Aistech Space · Startup · Barcelona
Geospatial intelligence from space to monitor the planet and predict change.
- Asociación Española de Teledetección (AET) · Non-profit · Online
Spanish remote sensing association — publishes the Revista de Teledetección and holds a national congress every two years.
- Dares Technology · Private Company · Castelldefels
World leader in InSAR satellite monitoring — provides ground displacement measurement and mapping for mining, oil & gas, infrastructure and natural hazards using radar satellite…
- EarthPulse · Startup · Barcelona
Satellite data solutions to improve decision-making ahead of climate events.
- European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) · Government Agency · Torrejón de Ardoz
EU agency in Spain — supplies satellite-imagery and geospatial intelligence products to support EU foreign, security and defence policy decisions.
- Factual · Private Company · Sant Cugat del Vallès
Leads GNSS and Copernicus implementation projects in mobility, especially public transport.
- Fregata Space · Startup · Barcelona
Satellite-derived data analytics and geospatial intelligence services.
- Geodesia por Satélites para la Observación de la Tierra y el Cambio Climático (SG), Universidad de Alicante · Academic Institution · San Vicente del Raspeig
Spanish university space geodesy group — studies sea level, water cycle and ocean circulation with satellite laser ranging and gravimetry missions.
- Geoskop · Startup · Sabadell
Predictive climate algorithms leveraging satellite big-data to minimise climate change impact on business.
- Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos · Private Company · Madrid
Spanish government satellite services operator — provides secure military communications and radar Earth observation (PAZ) for defence and security users.
- ICE-CSIC · Research Institution · Cerdanyola del Vallès
Develops theoretical models and technologies to understand the universe — its formation, evolution and behaviour.
- Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya (ICGC) · Government Agency · Barcelona
Catalan government body for geodesy, cartography and Earth spatial data infrastructure.
- Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC) · Research Institution · Barcelona
Research centre covering astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation and space engineering.
- INTA (Spain) · Government Agency · Torrejón de Ardoz
Spain's state aerospace research agency — develops satellites, conducts space research and tests launch systems.
- isardSAT · Private Company · Barcelona
Leading company in passive and active microwave remote sensing for Earth observation.
- Laboratory for Earth Observation (LEO), Image Processing Laboratory, Universitat de València · Academic Institution · Paterna
Spanish university Earth observation lab within UV's Image Processing Laboratory — leads science work for ESA's FLEX fluorescence mission.
- Lobelia Earth · Startup · Barcelona
Applied climate science towards a decarbonised economy using satellite and AI data.
- Microwave Sensors and Electronics · Private Company · Vilafranca del Penedès
Engineering company developing microwave sensors for Earth observation and custom RF electronics.
- MWSE · Startup · Vilafranca del Penedès
Designs and manufactures RF payloads and sensors for small satellites — products include multifrequency radars, microwave radiometers and GNSS reflectometers for Earth observation.
- NAX Solutions · Startup · Alicante
Spanish agritech startup — applies AI to satellite imagery to guide irrigation, fertilisation and yield forecasting for growers.
- Orbital EOS · Startup · Paterna
Spanish Earth observation startup — uses AI with radar and optical satellite data to detect and characterise oil spills at sea.
- Port d'Informació Científica (PIC) · Research Institution · Bellaterra
Scientific-technological centre specialised in data-intensive research for physics and space sciences.
- SATLANTIS Microsats · Private Company · Leioa
Space technology leader in Earth observation and universe exploration with agile spectral capture.
- SPASCAT · Private Company · El Masnou
Geospatial data products and services for the blue economy, precision agriculture and renewable energy.
- Starlab Barcelona · Private Company · Barcelona
Spanish R&D SME — develops sensor concepts, data and software products for Earth observation downstream services, alongside a neuroscience unit.
- Telespazio Ibérica · Private Company · Barcelona
Provides satellite services and space systems for communications, Earth observation and navigation.
- Zenithal Blue Technologies · Startup · Barcelona
Specialised services for Earth observation satellites.
Canada (27)
- ABB Inc. – Space (Quebec City) · Private Company · Quebec City
Quebec City unit of ABB that designs and builds optical and infrared remote-sensing instruments and payloads for Earth-observation satellites.
- Arctus Inc. · Private Company · Rimouski
Rimouski R&D company specialising in satellite remote sensing of aquatic environments: water quality, satellite-derived bathymetry, ice mapping.
- AstroCom Associates Inc. · Private Company · Ottawa
Ottawa consulting firm — advises clients on satellite telecommunications, RF system design, radar signal processing and Earth observation.
- Athabasca University Geophysical Observatory (AUGO) · Research Institution · Athabasca
Athabasca University auroral observatory in northern Alberta — optical and magnetic instruments for aurora, proton-aurora and space weather research.
- Auroral Imaging Group (AIG), University of Calgary · Academic Institution · Calgary
University of Calgary space physics group — runs ground-based auroral imaging networks such as TREx and AuroraMAX and contributes to missions including SMILE.
- C-CORE · Research Institution · St. John's
Canadian applied R&D centre in St. John's — develops satellite remote sensing, SAR analytics, ice monitoring and smallsat ground station technology.
- Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), Natural Resources Canada · Government Agency · Ottawa
Natural Resources Canada branch — runs national satellite receiving stations and Earth observation and geospatial programmes for Canada.
- Canadian Remote Sensing Society (CRSS-SCT) · Non-profit · Online
National professional society for remote sensing, photogrammetry and spatial information sciences — publishes the Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing.
- CATALYST (PCI Geomatics Enterprises Inc.) · Private Company · Toronto
Canadian Earth observation software company — develops PCI Geomatica and CATALYST platforms for processing optical and SAR satellite imagery and analytics.
- Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS), York University · Research Institution · Toronto
Canadian university research centre at York University's Lassonde School — conducts space science and instrument work for planetary and atmospheric space missions.
- CSA (Canadian Space Agency) · Government Agency · Saint-Hubert
Canada's space agency — develops space robotics (Canadarm), Earth observation satellites and supports astronaut programmes.
- EarthDaily Analytics · Private Company · Vancouver
Operates the EarthDaily Agro satellite constellation for daily global geospatial intelligence — provides daily 3m resolution Earth observation data for agriculture, forestry and…
- Gatineau Satellite Station (GSS), Natural Resources Canada · Government Agency · Cantley
NRCan satellite receiving station in Cantley, Quebec — downlinks Earth observation data over eastern Canada, the US and the Atlantic with an S/X-band antenna.
- GHGSat Inc. · Private Company · Montreal
Canadian Earth observation company — operates a constellation of satellites measuring methane and greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sites.
- H2O Geomatics Inc. · Private Company · Waterloo
Waterloo company providing satellite-based water and cryosphere intelligence for Arctic monitoring, lake and river ice analysis and water management.
- Inuvik Satellite Station Facility (ISSF), Natural Resources Canada · Government Agency · Inuvik
Government of Canada polar ground station above the Arctic Circle — receives Earth observation data and hosts antennas of DLR, SSC and other partners.
- Keo Scientific Ltd. · Private Company · Calgary
Calgary instrument maker — designs and builds sensitive all-sky imagers, spectrographs and interferometers for auroral, airglow and geospace research.
- Korotu Technology Inc. · Private Company · Toronto
Toronto geospatial company — uses satellite remote sensing and AI to measure and monitor forests, land and nature-based carbon projects.
- Lux Aerobot Inc. · Private Company · Alma
Quebec space-robotics company that designs, builds and operates autonomous stratospheric balloon platforms for Earth observation.
- MDA Space · Private Company · Brampton
Canadian space technology company — develops robotic systems, satellites and Earth observation solutions.
- Metaspectral · Startup · Vancouver
Vancouver hyperspectral imaging company — develops AI software and edge-computing platforms that analyse hyperspectral data from orbit and on the ground.
- Nüvü Camēras Inc. · Private Company · Montreal
Montreal maker of ultra-sensitive EMCCD and photon-counting cameras for ground astronomy and space-based imaging payloads.
- OCIANA (formerly Global Spatial Technology Solutions, GSTS) · Private Company · Dartmouth
Canadian maritime intelligence company — fuses satellite AIS, radar, optical and RF data with AI for maritime domain awareness and port operations.
- Prince Albert Satellite Station (PASS), Natural Resources Canada · Government Agency · Prince Albert
Natural Resources Canada Earth observation ground station in Saskatchewan — master station of NRCan's network receiving RADARSAT and other satellite data.
- SkyWatch Space Applications · Startup · Waterloo
Canadian Earth observation data company — runs the EarthCache platform for ordering satellite imagery and TerraStream data management for satellite operators.
- UrtheCast · Private Company · Vancouver
Provides Earth observation data and analytics services — operates imaging payloads on the International Space Station and develops the UrtheDaily and OptiSAR constellation missi…
- Wyvern Inc. · Startup · Edmonton
Edmonton Earth observation startup — operates Dragonette hyperspectral satellites and sells hyperspectral imagery for agriculture, forestry and energy.
France (27)
- ACRI-ST · Private Company · Sophia Antipolis
French Earth observation company in Sophia Antipolis — provides satellite data processing, Copernicus mission performance and environmental services.
- Agenium Space · Private Company · Toulouse
French deep-tech company — develops onboard AI and neural-network optimisation for satellite Earth observation payloads.
- Airbus Defence and Space · Private Company · Toulouse
Europe's largest space company — develops satellites, launch systems and space exploration vehicles.
- Centre d'Études Spatiales de la Biosphère (CESBIO) · Research Institution · Toulouse
Toulouse joint research lab of CNES, CNRS, IRD, INRAE and the university — studies the continental biosphere using satellite remote sensing.
- CNES · Government Agency · Paris
French national space agency — designs space systems, launchers and Earth observation missions.
- Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS) · Private Company · Ramonville-Saint-Agne
French satellite services company — operates Argos data collection and provides ocean, environment and maritime surveillance services.
- eOdyn · Startup · Brest
French ocean data startup in Brest — derives global ocean surface currents from satellite AIS ship-tracking data for maritime users.
- ESA (European Space Agency) · Government Agency · Paris
Europe's gateway to space — develops launchers, satellites and missions for science, Earth observation and exploration.
- Geo4i · Private Company · Creil
French geospatial intelligence company — supplies satellite imagery, imagery analysis, GEOINT training and software for defence and security clients.
- Hytech-imaging · Startup · Plouzané
French spectral imaging company near Brest — processes satellite, airborne and drone hyperspectral imagery for coastal and environmental monitoring.
- i-Sea · Startup · Mérignac
French Earth observation SME near Bordeaux — monitors coastlines, bathymetry, water quality and biodiversity from Copernicus satellite data.
- ICARE Data and Services Center (AERIS/ICARE) · Research Institution · Villeneuve-d'Ascq
French CNES/CNRS/University of Lille data centre — processes, archives and distributes multi-satellite atmospheric data such as POLDER/PARASOL products.
- Kayrros · Private Company · Paris
French geoanalytics company — uses satellite imagery and AI to monitor methane emissions, energy assets and climate risks.
- Kermap · Startup · Cesson-Sévigné
French geospatial AI startup in Rennes — produces Nimbo, monthly cloud-free Copernicus satellite basemaps and land-monitoring analytics.
- Laboratoire Atmosphères, Observations Spatiales (LATMOS) · Research Institution · Guyancourt
French CNRS/UVSQ/Sorbonne research lab — builds space instruments (spectrometers, radars, mass spectrometers) to study planetary and Earth atmospheres.
- Laboratoire d'Optique Atmosphérique (LOA) · Research Institution · Villeneuve-d'Ascq
French CNRS/University of Lille laboratory — leads satellite remote sensing science of aerosols and clouds, incl. the POLDER/PARASOL missions.
- Lynred · Private Company · Veurey-Voroize
French infrared detector maker formed from Sofradir and ULIS — supplies IR focal plane arrays for space, Earth observation and defence.
- Magellium Artal Group (Magellium) · Private Company · Ramonville-Saint-Agne
French engineering firm — develops Earth observation processing chains, ground segments and geo-intelligence software for space agencies and defence.
- MEOSS (Maps Earth Observation Satellite Services) · Startup · Colomiers
French Earth observation startup — builds Copernicus-based decision-support tools for land planning, water, agriculture and climate.
- Mercator Ocean International · Research Institution · Toulouse
Toulouse-based ocean forecasting organisation — operates the Copernicus Marine Service using satellite and in-situ ocean observations.
- NOVELTIS · Private Company · Labège
French Earth observation engineering company — performs mission studies, simulators and geophysical product development for space missions.
- ONERA – The French Aerospace Lab (ONERA) · Research Institution · Palaiseau
French national aerospace research centre — conducts aeronautics, space and defence research, including launcher, propulsion and space observation studies.
- Prométhée Earth Intelligence · Startup · Paris
French NewSpace operator — develops a constellation of Earth observation nanosatellites for environmental and strategic intelligence services.
- Safran Reosc · Private Company · Saint-Pierre-du-Perray
French Safran subsidiary — designs and manufactures high-precision optics and optical payloads for space telescopes, EO satellites and astronomy.
- Thales Alenia Space · Private Company · Toulouse
Designs and builds satellites, orbital infrastructures and scientific instruments for global markets.
- Thales SESO · Private Company · Aix-en-Provence
French precision optics maker in Aix-en-Provence, part of Thales — produces lightweight mirrors, telescopes and optical assemblies for satellites.
- Unseenlabs · Startup · Rennes
Operates a satellite constellation for maritime surveillance using electromagnetic signal detection.
United Kingdom (26)
- Aspia Space · Startup · Penryn
British Earth observation AI startup in Cornwall — combines AI foundation models and ground truth data to deliver cloud-free satellite insights.
- Earth Blox · Startup · Edinburgh
Edinburgh software company — offers a no-code cloud platform for analysing satellite Earth observation data for nature, climate and supply-chain risk.
- Earth-i · Startup · Guildford
British Earth observation analytics company — combines satellite imagery and AI to monitor industrial activity, commodities and land use.
- Environment Systems · Private Company · Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth environmental data company — uses satellite Earth observation to deliver land, habitat and agricultural mapping and insight to governments and industry.
- Horizon Technologies (UK) · Private Company · Chippenham
Develops SIGINT satellite payloads for space domain awareness — builds the AMBER constellation of small satellites carrying signals intelligence sensors for maritime and radio f…
- Nottingham Geospatial Institute (NGI), University of Nottingham · Research Institution · Nottingham
University of Nottingham institute — researches satellite navigation and positioning (GNSS RTK, PPP, receivers) alongside remote sensing and geospatial science.
- Pixalytics Ltd · Private Company · Plymouth
Plymouth Earth observation consultancy — turns satellite data into water-quality, ocean and agricultural information products and services.
- RAL Space · Research Institution · Didcot
UK national space laboratory — STFC department at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory building instruments, testing spacecraft and doing space research.
- Rezatec · Startup · Harwell
British geospatial AI company — uses satellite Earth observation data to monitor pipelines, dams, forests and other critical infrastructure assets.
- Satellite Vu · Startup · London
Builds a thermal infrared satellite constellation for high-resolution building-level heat monitoring.
- SatSense · Startup · Leeds
University of Leeds spin-out — processes Sentinel-1 and other satellite radar (InSAR) data into ground-movement monitoring for property, rail and mining.
- Sen · Startup · London
London space video company — operates cameras on the ISS and small satellites to stream ultra-high-definition video of Earth from orbit.
- Space Aye · Startup · Glasgow
Glasgow space-tech company — fuses IoT device data with near-real-time satellite imagery to locate and secure remote workers and assets.
- Space Intelligence · Startup · Edinburgh
Scottish Earth observation company — produces satellite-based habitat, canopy and carbon maps for nature-based solutions and deforestation-free supply chains.
- Space Park Leicester · Academic Institution · Leicester
University of Leicester science and innovation park — single-site hub for space research, enterprise and teaching, home to NCEO headquarters.
- Space4Climate · Industry Association · Online
UK climate-data-from-space network — connects industry, academia and government on satellite climate data and services, chaired by UKSA.
- Spacific · Startup · London
British Earth observation startup in London — builds a platform delivering on-demand local insights about the planet from satellite data and AI.
- Spottitt · Startup · Harwell
Harwell Earth observation analytics startup — uses AI and multi-satellite imagery to monitor power grids, pipelines and other infrastructure.
- SuperSharp Space Systems · Startup · Cambridge
Cambridge spin-out under SATLANTIS control — builds unfolding space telescopes for high-resolution thermal infrared Earth observation from small satellites.
- Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) · Private Company · Guildford
World's leading small satellite manufacturer with over 60 spacecraft in orbit.
- Teledyne e2v · Private Company · Chelmsford
Chelmsford sensor manufacturer, part of Teledyne — designs and fabricates CCD, CMOS and infrared image sensors for space science and Earth observation missions.
- Terrabotics · Startup · London
British Earth observation analytics company — provides satellite intelligence on emissions, energy, oil and gas and mining supply chains.
- Trade in Space · Startup · Glasgow
Scottish software startup — uses satellite-derived deforestation data to help importers build traceable supply chains for EUDR compliance.
- UK Space Agency (UKSA) · Government Agency · Swindon
UK government agency responsible for space policy, international partnerships and national space programmes.
- Value.Space · Startup · London
British geospatial analytics startup in London — uses InSAR satellite data and AI to assess risk and monitor infrastructure for commercial clients.
- XCAM Ltd · Private Company · Northampton
Northampton imaging company — builds CCD and CMOS camera systems and detector electronics for space missions, CubeSats and scientific instruments.
China (18)
- ADA Space (Guoxing Aerospace) · Startup · Chengdu
Develops AI-enhanced remote sensing and communications satellites — operates low-cost imaging and IoT constellations with onboard AI processing for real-time Earth intelligence.
- Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS) · Research Institution · Beijing
Chinese Academy of Sciences institute in Beijing — researches remote sensing, SAR, space electronics and Earth observation data systems, and runs satellite ground stations.
- Beijing Space Will Info Technology (SpaceWill) · Private Company · Beijing
Chinese Earth observation data company in Beijing — supplies SuperView and other optical and SAR satellite imagery, processing and ground station solutions.
- CAST (China Academy of Space Technology) · Research Institution · Beijing
CASC's core subsidiary for spacecraft development — designs and manufactures China's major civil and commercial satellites including navigation, communication, Earth observation…
- Chang Guang Satellite Technology · Private Company · Changchun
Operates the Jilin-1 constellation — China's largest commercial remote sensing satellite network providing high-resolution video and imagery services for agriculture, disaster r…
- CNSA (China National Space Administration) · Government Agency · Beijing
China's national space agency overseeing space science, exploration and international cooperation.
- GEOVIS Technology Co., Ltd. · Private Company · Beijing
Chinese listed aerospace information firm in Beijing — builds the GEOVIS digital earth platform and satellite data, TT&C and remote sensing applications.
- HEAD Aerospace Group (HEAD) · Private Company · Beijing
Chinese commercial satellite operator — runs the Skywalker AIS and IoT smallsat constellation and resells Earth observation data internationally.
- MinoSpace (Beijing Weina Star Technology) · Startup · Beijing
Chinese small-satellite manufacturer — builds and launches remote sensing and communications microsatellites and related ground equipment.
- National Satellite Meteorological Center (NSMC) · Government Agency · Beijing
Chinese meteorological satellite centre of the CMA in Beijing — operates the Fengyun polar and geostationary satellites and distributes their data.
- National Satellite Ocean Application Service (NSOAS) · Government Agency · Beijing
Chinese ocean satellite service in Beijing — plans and operates the Haiyang (HY) ocean colour, altimetry and surveillance satellites and their data.
- PIESAT Information Technology · Private Company · Beijing
Chinese satellite applications company — provides remote sensing software, satellite operation and EO data services and plans the Nvwa SAR constellation.
- Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SITP) · Research Institution · Shanghai
Chinese Academy of Sciences institute in Shanghai — develops infrared and hyperspectral space payloads for Fengyun and Gaofen satellites, plus space cryocoolers.
- Spacety (Tianyi Space) · Startup · Changsha
Major commercial small satellite manufacturer and SAR imagery provider — supplies satellite platforms, propulsion and imagery services for domestic and international commercial …
- STAR.VISION Aerospace · Startup · Hangzhou
AI-driven satellite technology company developing the Oriental Smart Eye (OSE) constellation — 258 LEO satellites with onboard AI for real-time Earth observation and space data …
- Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology (21AT) · Private Company · Beijing
Chinese commercial Earth observation operator — runs the TripleSat constellation and sells remote sensing data and geospatial services.
- Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (XIOPM) · Research Institution · Xi'an
Chinese Academy of Sciences optics institute in Xi'an — builds space cameras and remote-sensing optics, including Chang'e lunar mission cameras.
- Zhuhai Aerospace Microchips Science & Technology (formerly Zhuhai Orbita) · Private Company · Zhuhai
Chinese listed aerospace electronics firm in Zhuhai — designs space-grade chips and operates the Zhuhai-1 video and hyperspectral imaging constellation.
Netherlands (16)
- cosine Remote Sensing · Private Company · Leiden
Designs and manufactures innovative optical instruments and payloads for Earth observation satellites.
- eLEAF · Private Company · Wageningen
Dutch earth observation company — delivers satellite-based evapotranspiration and biomass data for water, irrigation and crop management.
- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente · Academic Institution · Enschede
Dutch university faculty — teaches and researches geo-information science and satellite Earth observation for international development applications.
- Groundstation.Space · Non-profit · Noordwijk
Dutch non-profit open-innovation platform for space data technology — runs hackathons, education and remote sensing projects in Noordwijk.
- Meteory · Startup · Noordwijk
Dutch climate-data startup — turns Earth observation satellite data into indicators on urban heat, carbon sequestration, air quality and forests.
- NEO B.V. · Private Company · Amersfoort
Dutch earth observation company — provides satellite-based change detection, mapping and high-resolution imagery services (Satellietbeeld.nl).
- Netherlands Space Agency (NLSA, formerly Netherlands Space Office) · Government Agency · The Hague
Dutch national space agency — runs the Netherlands' space programme, ESA participation and satellite data applications for the government.
- Overstory · Startup · Amsterdam
Dutch geospatial startup — applies machine learning to satellite imagery to map vegetation risk for utilities and natural resource managers.
- Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) – R&D Satellite Observations · Government Agency · De Bilt
Satellite research department of the Dutch meteorological institute — PI institute for TROPOMI, studying atmospheric composition from space.
- S[&]T (Science [&] Technology) · Private Company · Delft
Dutch space engineering firm — develops EO data processing, satellite navigation resilience and space situational awareness solutions for ESA.
- Satelligence · Startup · Utrecht
Dutch geospatial company — uses satellite imagery and AI to monitor deforestation and land-use change across commodity supply chains.
- SkyGeo · Private Company · Delft
Dutch-founded InSAR company — processes satellite radar data into ground and asset deformation monitoring for mining, energy and infrastructure.
- Space4Good · Startup · The Hague
Dutch social enterprise — applies satellite remote sensing, GIS and AI to ecosystem mapping, deforestation detection and carbon projects.
- SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research · Research Institution · Leiden
Dutch national space research institute — develops space instruments for astrophysics, Earth science and exoplanet research, part of NWO-I.
- TNO Space · Research Institution · Delft
Applied research institute developing optical instruments, detectors and systems for space science and Earth observation.
- TU Delft Space Institute · Academic Institution · Delft
Delft University of Technology institute — unites space research on sensing from space, distributed space systems and space robotics.
Australia (15)
- Amentum Scientific · Private Company · Sydney
Delivers Earth science data-as-a-service and advanced radiation modelling — radiation and optical simulation for government space and defence customers.
- Arlula · Startup · Sydney
Provides scalable cloud-based infrastructure for satellite imagery and geospatial data access, management and delivery for governments, enterprises and space operators.
- Australian Astronomical Optics · Research Institution · North Ryde
Leverages 50 years of precision optics expertise for space — designs optical instruments, the Malya thermal infrared payload and advanced sensing systems for satellite missions.
- Australian Space Agency · Government Agency · Adelaide
Australia's national space agency coordinating and growing the country's civil space sector.
- Birdi · Startup · Sydney
Collaborative geospatial platform that brings spatial data, insights and teams into one place — enabling smarter decisions across government, construction and utilities.
- Eartheye Space · Startup · Warrawee
Largest provider of satellite situational awareness — on-demand tasking of hundreds of Earth observation satellites with AI-powered multi-sensor information feeds.
- Fleet Space Technologies · Startup · Adelaide
Operates a nanosatellite network and AI-powered ExoSphere platform for mineral exploration on Earth and future missions to the Moon.
- HEO Robotics · Startup · Sydney
Provides high-resolution imaging of objects in orbit using hosted payloads on commercial satellites for space domain awareness.
- Interstellar Mapping · Startup · Gymea
Delivers high-resolution lunar maps using 4D thermal modelling — supports mission planning, landing site selection, hazard avoidance and ISRU resource targeting.
- LatConnect 60 (LC60 AI) · Startup · Perth
Australian Earth observation startup — developing the SWIRSAT shortwave-infrared LEO satellite constellation and geospatial analytics services.
- Optera · Startup · Pyrmont
Spin-out from WSU developing biologically-inspired neuromorphic smart sensors — Astrosite mobile SDA observatory and Astraeus in-orbit neuromorphic camera payload.
- SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) · Research Institution · Adelaide
Australian space research consortium — funds industry–university R&D in satellite communications, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation.
- Spiral Blue · Startup · Eveleigh
Developing a LiDAR satellite constellation to see through forest cover anywhere on Earth — 3D point clouds and canopy height maps for carbon, biodiversity and bushfire risk.
- THEIA Aerospace · Startup · St Ives
Develops the SPHERA Planetary Surveyor — a fully autonomous rolling drone for persistent exploration, mapping and ISRU resource surveillance on the Moon and Mars.
- VeloDX · Startup · Redfern
Uses edge AI to improve drone and satellite performance — delivers the CASTLE ground C3 interface and POD onboard autonomy module for GPS-denied operations.
Portugal (15)
- +ATLANTIC CoLAB · Research Institution · Lisbon
Portuguese collaborative laboratory for the Atlantic — applies satellite remote sensing, Copernicus data and AI to ocean and coastal monitoring.
- Agroinsider · Private Company · Évora
Portuguese agritech company — provides crop monitoring services such as AgroRadar using Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite data and AI.
- AIR Centre – Atlantic International Research Centre · Research Institution · Angra do Heroísmo
Intergovernmental Atlantic research network based in the Azores — works on space, Earth observation, climate and ocean data for Atlantic countries.
- Azulfy · Startup · Coimbra
Portuguese environmental monitoring startup — SaaS platform using Copernicus Earth observation data and AI to track water, air and soil pollution.
- CEiiA – Engineering and Product Development Centre · Research Institution · Matosinhos
Portuguese engineering and product development centre — designs small satellites such as AEROS MH-1 and runs space data and mission projects.
- Centre for Earth and Space Research of the University of Coimbra (CITEUC) · Academic Institution · Coimbra
University of Coimbra research unit for Earth and space sciences — studies geomagnetism, space weather and solar physics at the Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory.
- Centre for Research in Geo-Space Sciences (CICGE), University of Porto · Academic Institution · Vila Nova de Gaia
University of Porto Faculty of Sciences research unit — works on heliophysics, remote sensing and GIS at the Prof. Manuel de Barros Astronomical Observatory.
- Centro de Operações Espaciais da Força Aérea Portuguesa · Government Agency · Lisbon
Portuguese Air Force space operations centre in Monsanto — coordinates space-based data and services for operations and plans satellite and debris tracking.
- CTI Aeroespacial – Centro de Tecnologia e Inovação Aeroespacial · Research Institution · Guimarães
Portuguese aerospace technology and innovation centre — set up by the Air Force, CEiiA and GEOSAT; acquired the Atlantic Constellation's first SAR satellite.
- GEOSAT · Private Company · Matosinhos
Portuguese Earth observation satellite operator — owns and operates GEOSAT-1 and GEOSAT-2 and is building new VHR satellites for the Atlantic Constellation.
- HydroAI · Startup · Lisbon
Portuguese Earth observation startup — monitors reservoir storage, bathymetry and water quality from satellite data with AI, incubated at ESA BIC Tagus.
- N3O – NewSpace Earth Observation Orbital Objects · Startup · Matosinhos
Portuguese small-satellite integrator — designs, builds, integrates and tests Earth observation satellites, including VHR satellites for the Atlantic Constellation.
- Portugal Space · Government Agency · Vila do Porto
Portugal's space agency — promotes national space industry, ESA membership and downstream space applications.
- TEKEVER · Private Company · Lisbon
Portuguese drone and space technology company — builds unmanned aircraft and GAMALINK inter-satellite link radios flown on ESA's Proba-3 and Hera missions.
- Tesselo · Startup · Lisbon
Lisbon-based Earth observation startup — combines satellite imagery and machine learning to map and monitor forests, land cover and natural-disaster risk.
Italy (14)
- Advanced Computer Systems A.C.S. (ACS) · Private Company · Rome
Italian ground segment company — builds Earth observation payload data acquisition, processing and archiving systems for ESA and ASI missions.
- Aresys · Private Company · Milan
Italian Politecnico di Milano spin-off — develops SAR and optical remote-sensing processing software, instruments and EO data services for space missions.
- ASI (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana) · Government Agency · Rome
Italian Space Agency — promotes and coordinates space activities for science, exploration and Earth observation.
- Distretto Tecnologico Aerospaziale (DTA) · Industry Association · Brindisi
Apulian aerospace technology cluster — coordinates research, training and technology transfer in space, Earth observation and drones, and runs ESA BIC Brindisi.
- Latitudo 40 · Startup · Naples
Italian Earth observation analytics startup from Naples — turns satellite imagery into AI-driven insights for infrastructure, agriculture and cities.
- Leonardo Space · Private Company · Rome
Italian aerospace group developing satellites, space systems and Earth observation solutions.
- Media Lario · Private Company · Bosisio Parini
Italian optics manufacturer — produces X-ray mirrors, telescopes and optical payloads for space science, Earth observation and laser communication terminals.
- MEEO (Meteorological Environmental Earth Observation) · Private Company · Ferrara
Italian Earth observation SME — processes multispectral and hyperspectral satellite data for environmental monitoring and contributes to ESA and DestinE platforms.
- MESPAC · Startup · Turin
Italian Politecnico di Torino spin-off — combines satellite Earth observation and AI to deliver offshore wind and wave metocean data for marine energy projects.
- Officina Stellare · Private Company · Sarcedo
Italian opto-mechanical manufacturer — designs and builds telescopes and optical payloads for ground-based and space applications, listed on Euronext Growth Milan.
- Planetek Italia · Private Company · Bari
Italian Earth observation and geospatial company — processes satellite, aerial and drone data for environmental, defence and planetary missions.
- Serco Italia · Private Company · Frascati
Italian arm of Serco — runs Earth observation ground-segment infrastructure, data operations and user services for ESA at ESRIN.
- Techno System Developments (TSD Space) · Private Company · Pozzuoli
Italian space electronics maker — builds on-board data-handling units, imaging cameras and payload electronics for satellites and the ISS.
- Telespazio · Private Company · Rome
European reference in satellite services — operates satellite control centres, navigation and Earth observation.
Japan (14)
- Axelspace · Private Company · Chuo
Develops and operates microsatellite constellations for Earth observation — offers end-to-end satellite manufacturing and data services.
- Canon Electronics Inc. (Space Technology) · Private Company · Chichibu
Space business of Japan's Canon Electronics — builds and operates CE-SAT Earth-observation microsatellites and sells satellite components such as reaction wheels.
- iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space) · Private Company · Fukuoka
Develops compact SAR satellites enabling near-real-time Earth monitoring with a high-revisit small satellite constellation.
- Japan Space Imaging Corporation (JSI) · Private Company · Tokyo
Japanese satellite imagery distributor owned by Mitsubishi Corp. and Hitachi — supplies Maxar optical and ASNARO-2 SAR imagery and analysis.
- Japan Space Systems (J-spacesystems) · Research Institution · Tokyo
Japanese space systems foundation — conducts R&D, test and promotion work on satellites, Earth observation data and QZSS utilisation.
- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) · Government Agency · Chōfu
Japan's national aerospace and space exploration agency.
- Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) Space · Private Company · Chiyoda
Major manufacturer of commercial and government telecommunications and Earth observation satellites for JAXA and global operators — builds advanced optical and radar payloads.
- NEC Corporation Space · Private Company · Minato
Leads development of Japan's advanced observation satellites, deep-space probes and remote sensing systems — prime contractor for Hayabusa and ALOS satellite series under JAXA.
- Orbital Lasers Inc. · Startup · Tokyo
Japanese startup spun out of SKY Perfect JSAT — develops laser-based space debris detumbling/removal payloads and satellite LiDAR.
- Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC) · Non-profit · Tokyo
Japanese public-interest foundation — receives, processes and distributes Earth observation satellite data for JAXA and runs remote sensing R&D and training.
- Sagri Co., Ltd. · Startup · Tamba
Japanese agritech startup — uses satellite imagery and AI to map farmland boundaries, identify crops and analyse soil for fertiliser optimisation.
- Space Shift Inc. · Private Company · Tokyo
Japanese satellite data company — applies AI to SAR and optical Earth observation imagery for disaster, mapping and change-detection services.
- Synspective · Private Company · Koto
Builds and operates a constellation of SAR satellites providing high-resolution Earth observation data and analytics solutions.
- Tenchijin, Inc. · Startup · Tokyo
Japanese JAXA-certified startup — analyses satellite data with AI for land evaluation in water utilities, energy, infrastructure and agriculture.
Germany (11)
- Constellr · Startup · Freiburg im Breisgau
Operates a thermal infrared satellite constellation for precision agriculture — provides high-frequency land surface temperature data to help farmers optimise irrigation and mon…
- DLR (German Aerospace Center) · Research Institution · Cologne
Germany's national aeronautics and space research centre — conducts research across aerospace, transport and energy.
- DLR Space Agency (Bonn) · Government Agency · Bonn
Germany's space agency function within DLR — manages German space budget, ESA contributions and national space missions.
- EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG · Private Company · Seefeld
German Earth observation analytics firm — DLR spin-off providing satellite-derived bathymetry and water quality mapping; acquired by Fugro in 2025.
- EUMETSAT · Government Agency · Darmstadt
European intergovernmental organisation operating meteorological satellites — provides weather, climate and environmental data from Meteosat, MetOp and Sentinel satellites to 30…
- FlyPix AI GmbH · Startup · Darmstadt
Darmstadt geospatial AI startup — offers a no-code platform to detect, segment and track objects in satellite and drone imagery.
- GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences · Research Institution · Potsdam
German Helmholtz geoscience research centre — leads science data and operations for gravity missions such as GRACE-FO and GRACE-C and runs satellite laser ranging.
- LiveEO · Startup · Berlin
Provides AI-powered Earth observation analytics for infrastructure monitoring — uses satellite data to detect threats to power lines, pipelines, railways and forests for utiliti…
- Marble Imaging GmbH · Startup · Bremen
German Earth observation startup — building a very-high-resolution optical satellite constellation and analytics for defence and commercial users.
- OroraTech · Startup · Munich
Operates a thermal satellite constellation for early wildfire detection and monitoring from space.
- TALOS · Startup · Munich
Munich NewSpace startup — builds satellite-IoT animal trackers and the ICARUS 2.0 CubeSat receiver system with the Max Planck Society.
Poland (11)
- Blue Dot Solutions sp. z o.o. · Private Company · Gdańsk
Polish space applications company — develops GNSS and Earth observation services and satellite components, often with ESA funding.
- CloudFerro · Private Company · Warsaw
Polish cloud computing provider for the space sector — operates CREODIAS and the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem Earth observation data repository.
- Eycore sp. z o.o. · Startup · Warsaw
Polish new-space company — designs SAR radar payloads and Earth observation satellites; launched its first satellite, Eycore-1, in 2026.
- KP Labs · Startup · Gliwice
Polish NewSpace company — develops on-board AI data processing units, software and algorithms for satellites; operates the Intuition-1 satellite.
- POLSA (Polish Space Agency) · Government Agency · Gdańsk
Poland's space agency — supports participation in ESA programmes and national satellite technology development.
- QZ Solutions sp. z o.o. · Startup · Opole
Polish agritech company in Opole — maps soil nutrients from spaceborne hyperspectral data with its ESA-supported SoilEO service.
- SatAgro sp. z o.o. · Startup · Warsaw
Polish agritech startup — provides a satellite-based precision farming and crop monitoring platform using NASA, ESA and Planet imagery.
- SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny (SATIM) · Startup · Kraków
Polish SAR analytics company — uses AI to detect and classify vessels, aircraft and vehicles in satellite radar imagery for defence users.
- SatRev S.A. (formerly SatRevolution) · Private Company · Wrocław
Polish nanosatellite manufacturer and operator — builds and operates 6U-class Earth observation satellites from Wrocław.
- Scanway S.A. · Private Company · Wrocław
Polish optical payload maker — builds space telescopes and optical instruments for Earth and Moon observation, plus industrial vision systems.
- Wasat · Private Company · Gdańsk
Polish geoinformation company — provides GNSS, satellite remote sensing and GIS services, including the SAR-based Fertisat platform for farmers.
Brazil (10)
- AEB (Brazilian Space Agency) · Government Agency · Brasília
Brazil's civilian space agency — coordinates the national space programme, satellite development and Alcântara launch centre.
- Alya Space · Startup · Salvador
Brazilian NewSpace startup — plans an Earth observation nanosatellite constellation of about 108 satellites, working with Hong Kong aerospace partners.
- Centro Gestor e Operacional do Sistema de Proteção da Amazônia (Censipam) · Government Agency · Brasília
Brazilian Defence Ministry body — monitors the Amazon via satellite remote sensing and provides satellite communications to public agencies.
- Engesat Imagens de Satélites e Geotecnologias · Private Company · Curitiba
Brazilian satellite imagery distributor — supplies optical and radar imagery, elevation models and geoprocessing services and software.
- Fundação de Ciência, Aplicações e Tecnologia Espaciais (FUNCATE) · Non-profit · São José dos Campos
Brazilian non-profit foundation — manages space science and technology projects and geotechnology services in partnership with INPE, DCTA and other public institutes.
- Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) · Research Institution · São José dos Campos
Brazilian national space research institute — develops satellites such as Amazonia-1 and CBERS and runs Earth observation, weather and space science programmes.
- MundoGEO · Media & Publications · Curitiba
Brazilian geospatial and space media company — publishes daily news and organises the SpaceBR Show and MundoGEO Connect trade fairs.
- Opto Space & Defense · Private Company · São Carlos
Brazilian optronics manufacturer — develops space cameras for Earth observation satellites and thermal vision systems for the aerospace and defence sectors.
- SCCON Geospatial · Private Company · São Paulo
Brazilian geospatial company — Planet's distributor in Brazil, providing daily satellite-imagery platforms for deforestation, fire and land-use monitoring.
- Visiona Tecnologia Espacial · Private Company · São José dos Campos
Brazilian space systems integrator, an Embraer–Telebras joint venture — builds nanosatellites and attitude-control systems and integrates satellite programmes.
Belgium (9)
- Aerospacelab · Startup · Mont-Saint-Guibert
Belgian satellite manufacturer — builds and operates small satellites for Earth observation and telecoms, with a large-scale factory planned in Charleroi.
- Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) · Government Agency · Brussels
Belgian federal science policy administration — runs the national space programme and Belgium's participation in ESA, EUMETSAT and ESO.
- Caeleste · Private Company · Mechelen
Belgian CMOS image sensor design house — develops custom radiation-hardened sensors for space missions, including the FaintStar2 on ESA's Hera.
- Deltatec · Private Company · Ans
Belgian electronics design company — develops on-board imaging electronics, on-board computers and EGSE for Earth and Sun observation satellites.
- European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) · Industry Association · Brussels
Brussels-based non-profit trade association — represents and promotes European companies delivering Earth observation geo-information services.
- Lambda-X · Private Company · Nivelles
Belgian optical engineering company in the Verhaert group — designs optical and metrology systems for Earth observation, SSA and microgravity missions.
- OIP Space Instruments · Private Company · Oudenaarde
Belgian electro-optical space instrument maker, branch of OIP N.V. — builds spectrometers and imagers such as CLIM for CO2M and ALTIUS.
- Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy (BIRA-IASB) · Research Institution · Uccle
Belgian federal research institute — studies planetary atmospheres and space weather and builds instruments for satellites and the ISS.
- VITO Remote Sensing · Research Institution · Mol
Earth observation unit of the Flemish research institute VITO — processes satellite data, runs the Terrascope platform and PROBA-V user segment.
India (9)
- Azista BST Aerospace · Private Company · Ahmedabad
Indo-German satellite manufacturer — builds small Earth observation satellites at a series-production plant in Sanand near Ahmedabad.
- Eon Space Labs · Startup · Hyderabad
Indian deep-tech startup — designs electro-optical and infrared imaging payloads and telescopes for satellites and drones.
- GalaxEye Space · Startup · Bengaluru
Indian Earth observation startup — builds satellites combining SAR and optical imaging (OptoSAR), incubated at IIT Madras and based in Bengaluru.
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) · Government Agency · Bengaluru
India's national space agency — pioneers cost-effective launch vehicles, satellites and planetary missions.
- Pixxel · Startup · Bengaluru
Builds the world's highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation for planetary health monitoring and Earth observation.
- SatLeo Labs · Startup · Ahmedabad
Indian Earth observation startup — developing a LEO microsatellite constellation for thermal infrared imagery and analytics.
- SatSure · Startup · Bengaluru
Indian Earth observation analytics company — turns satellite data and machine learning into decision intelligence for agriculture, finance and infrastructure.
- Sisir Radar · Startup · Kolkata
Indian radar startup — develops drone-borne, airborne and spaceborne L- and P-band synthetic aperture radar systems.
- SkyServe · Startup · Bengaluru
Indian space software startup — provides edge computing and AI software that runs Earth observation applications on board satellites.
South Korea (8)
- Contec Co., Ltd. (CONTEC) · Private Company · Daejeon
South Korean KARI spin-off — operates a global ground station network (GSaaS) and provides satellite image processing services.
- Hancom InSpace · Private Company · Daejeon
Hancom Group affiliate in South Korea — operates the Sejong Earth observation satellites and provides drone and satellite imagery analysis services.
- Hanwha Systems Space · Private Company · Seongnam
Develops SAR satellites, optical payloads and space systems for defence and commercial customers in South Korea.
- KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute) · Research Institution · Daejeon
Korea's space research institute developing launch vehicles, satellites and space exploration systems.
- Lumir Inc. · Private Company · Yongin
South Korean satellite manufacturer — builds SAR Earth observation satellites and components and provides satellite imagery services.
- Nara Space Technology (NaraSpace) · Startup · Seoul
South Korean small-satellite company — builds Earth observation nanosatellites and runs the Observer constellation and NarSha methane-monitoring mission.
- Satrec Initiative · Private Company · Yuseong
Leading South Korean satellite manufacturer — develops small Earth observation satellites for government and commercial customers.
- TelePIX Co., Ltd. · Startup · Seoul
South Korean Earth observation startup — builds optical satellite payloads, in-space AI processors and satellite data analytics services.
Argentina (7)
- CONAE (Argentine Space Agency) · Government Agency · Buenos Aires
Argentina's civilian space agency — develops Earth observation satellites and manages the national space plan.
- Frontec S.A. · Private Company · San Carlos de Bariloche
INVAP-created company in Bariloche running a remote-sensing data platform; its FRONTEC-Agro service supports farm management with satellite data.
- Instituto de Altos Estudios Espaciales Mario Gulich (CONAE–UNC) · Academic Institution · Falda del Cañete
Argentine graduate institute of CONAE and the National University of Córdoba — trains specialists in space systems and applications of satellite information.
- Instituto de Astronomía y Física del Espacio (IAFE, CONICET–UBA) · Research Institution · Buenos Aires
Argentine research institute of CONICET and the University of Buenos Aires — studies space physics, astronomy and Earth observation from space, including SAR remote sensing.
- INVAP · Private Company · San Carlos de Bariloche
Argentine state-owned technology company — builds satellites such as ARSAT and SAOCOM, radars and nuclear reactors for domestic and export customers.
- Satellites On Fire · Startup · Buenos Aires
Argentine climate-tech startup using satellite data and AI with tower cameras for real-time wildfire detection and monitoring across the Americas.
- SpaceSUR (SUR Emprendimientos Tecnológicos) · Private Company · Buenos Aires
Argentine aerospace software company — builds solutions across the space mission cycle, including Geo.Platform for satellite data processing and risk management.
Finland (7)
- CollectiveCrunch · Startup · Helsinki
Finnish forestry analytics startup — combines satellite, SAR and LiDAR data with AI in its Linda Forest platform for forest inventory and monitoring.
- Finnish Meteorological Institute Arctic Space Centre (FMI-ARC) · Research Institution · Sodankylä
Finnish research centre and satellite ground station — receives Earth observation data and hosts the National Satellite Data Centre and Sentinel ground station.
- ICEYE · Private Company · Espoo
Operates the world's largest commercial SAR satellite constellation for persistent Earth monitoring.
- Kuva Space · Startup · Espoo
Finnish Earth observation company (formerly Reaktor Space Lab) — building a hyperspectral microsatellite constellation with AI-based analytics services.
- Skyfora · Startup · Helsinki
Finnish weather-tech startup — uses GNSS signals received by telecom networks and airborne radio occultation to produce real-time atmospheric data.
- Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory (SGO), University of Oulu · Research Institution · Sodankylä
Finnish geophysical observatory of the University of Oulu — studies near-Earth space and the ionosphere, operating radars and supporting EISCAT.
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) · Research Institution · Espoo
Finnish state research centre — develops hyperspectral cameras and space instruments flown on Aalto-1, Reaktor Hello World and Kuva Space satellites.
Greece (7)
- AgroApps · Private Company · Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki agritech firm — builds digital farming services from Copernicus satellite data and leads the agriculture service of Greece's national EO programme.
- BEYOND Centre of EO Research and Satellite Remote Sensing (NOA) · Research Institution · Athens
Earth observation centre at the National Observatory of Athens — provides satellite-based disaster monitoring services such as FireHUB and FloodHUB.
- Geosystems Hellas S.A. · Private Company · Athens
Greek geospatial SME — provides remote sensing, Earth observation data analysis, GIS software and AI-based geoinformation services.
- HSC (Hellenic Space Center) · Government Agency · Athens
Greece's space agency — coordinates national space activities and ESA cooperation.
- Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing (IAASARS), National Observatory of Athens · Research Institution · Penteli
Greek research institute of the National Observatory of Athens — works on space physics, space weather, astrophysics and satellite remote sensing.
- Planetek Hellas · Private Company · Athens
Greek Earth observation company — develops geomatics and EO ground-segment systems, including the governmental hub of the Greek EO constellation.
- Terra Spatium S.A. · Private Company · Koropi
Greek geospatial and ground-segment company — provides industrial support for the Hellenic HELIOS-II ground segment and satellite imagery services.
South Africa (7)
- Aerial & Maritime · Private Company · Midrand
South African company providing satellite-based Earth observation analytics and intelligence — serves defence, maritime, agriculture and natural resource management sectors.
- Cloudflight Africa (formerly EO Africa) · Private Company · Johannesburg
Provides Earth observation data analytics and downstream space applications for agriculture, mining and environmental management across Africa.
- Dragonfly Aerospace · Private Company · Stellenbosch
Develops high-performance imaging satellites and payloads for Earth observation — builds the Raptor sub-metre imager and turnkey smallsat solutions for global commercial and gov…
- Pinkmatter Solutions · Private Company · Centurion
Develops space data analytics and satellite mission management software — FarEarth platform provides real-time satellite processing and ground segment solutions for Earth observ…
- SANSA (South Africa) · Government Agency · Pretoria
South Africa's national space agency — operates ground stations, space weather research and Earth observation.
- SCS Space · Private Company · Stellenbosch
Provides commercial nanosatellite missions and tailored space technology solutions — built nSight-1 nanosatellite, South Africa's longest-running private smallsat mission provider.
- Simera Sense · Private Company · Somerset West
Develops intelligent satellite imaging cameras and optical payloads for Earth observation — xScape cameras have flown on 50+ nanosatellites with sub-metre resolution products in…
Norway (6)
- Integrated Detector Electronics AS (IDEAS) · Private Company · Oslo
Norwegian microelectronics company — designs radiation-detection integrated circuits and space radiation monitors flown on ESA and national missions.
- Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) · Private Company · Kongsberg
Norwegian defence and aerospace group — its space division builds satellite structures and mechanisms and owns small-satellite maker NanoAvionics.
- Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) · Private Company · Tromsø
Norwegian ground station operator — runs a global network of polar and other ground stations for satellite communication and data services.
- Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) · Government Agency · Kjeller
Norwegian defence research institute — develops satellite payloads and small satellites such as the NorSat-3 navigation-radar detector.
- Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) · Government Agency · Oslo
Norway's space agency — manages national space activities, ESA contributions and Arctic satellite services.
- NTNU SmallSat Lab · Academic Institution · Trondheim
Norwegian university small-satellite lab at NTNU — builds and operates the HYPSO hyperspectral CubeSats for ocean and Earth observation research.
Austria (5)
- Austrian Space Agency (ALR) · Government Agency · Vienna
Austria's space agency — manages Austrian space research and ESA contributions, operated within FFG.
- EODC Earth Observation Data Centre for Water Resources Monitoring GmbH (EODC) · Private Company · Vienna
Austrian Earth observation data centre — public-private partnership with TU Wien providing cloud and HPC infrastructure for processing Copernicus satellite data.
- EOX IT Services GmbH · Private Company · Vienna
Austrian geospatial software company — builds open-source cloud and web tools for Earth observation data, serving ESA and Copernicus.
- GeoVille Information Systems and Data Processing GmbH · Private Company · Innsbruck
Austrian Earth observation company — produces satellite-based land monitoring and mapping services, a long-standing Copernicus service provider.
- JOANNEUM RESEARCH – DIGITAL Institute for Digital Technologies · Research Institution · Graz
Austrian applied research institute in Graz — works on satellite communications and navigation, remote sensing analysis and vision systems for planetary rovers.
Czech Republic (5)
- EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) · Government Agency · Prague
EU space programme agency — manages Galileo and EGNOS operations, Copernicus market uptake, GOVSATCOM and EU space security accreditation.
- Stratosyst s.r.o. · Startup · Prague
Czech HAPS startup — develops high-altitude pseudo-satellites operating near 20 km for Earth observation, telecoms and testing services.
- TRL Space Systems s.r.o. · Startup · Brno
Czech satellite manufacturer and mission integrator — builds hyperspectral nanosatellites such as TROLL and CubeSat deployers in Brno.
- Varistar, s.r.o. · Startup · Řitka
Czech agritech startup — processes Sentinel and Landsat satellite imagery into crop-yield and variable-rate application maps for farmers.
- Zaitra s.r.o. · Startup · Brno
Czech space software startup — builds onboard AI and processing units that extract insights from Earth observation data aboard satellites.
Switzerland (5)
- GAMMA Remote Sensing AG · Private Company · Gümligen
Swiss remote sensing company — develops SAR/InSAR processing software and radar instruments for ground deformation monitoring.
- Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos / World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC) · Research Institution · Davos
Swiss research institute in Davos — builds solar radiometers for space missions such as PROBA-3 and calibrates radiation instruments.
- Picterra · Startup · Lausanne
Swiss geospatial AI startup — offers a no-code platform to detect objects and changes in satellite and drone imagery.
- Swiss Space Office (SSO) · Government Agency · Bern
Switzerland's space office — manages Swiss contributions to ESA and national space research programmes.
- UZH Space Hub (University of Zurich) · Academic Institution · Dübendorf
University of Zurich space cluster — coordinates research groups in space life sciences and Earth observation and runs parabolic and research flights at Dübendorf.
Ireland (4)
- CarbonSpaceTech · Startup · Dublin
Irish climate-tech startup in Dublin — uses space-based data to monitor and quantify carbon for environmental and climate applications.
- TechWorks Marine · Private Company · Dún Laoghaire
Irish marine data company in Dún Laoghaire — combines in-water metocean sensing with satellite Earth observation data services for coastal monitoring.
- Treemetrics · Private Company · Cork
Cork forestry technology company — provides forest management software using satellite-based monitoring, with ESA support, to the forestry industry worldwide.
- Ubotica Technologies · Startup · Dublin
Irish space AI company — provides the SPACE:AI onboard processing platform for Earth observation satellites and operates CogniSAT-6.
Israel (4)
- ASTERRA (formerly Utilis) · Private Company · Rosh HaAyin
Israeli satellite data company — uses L-band polarimetric SAR and AI to detect underground water leaks and monitor infrastructure and soil moisture.
- ImageSat International (ISI) · Private Company · Or Yehuda
Israeli geospatial intelligence company — operates EROS imaging satellites and provides satellite imagery and analytics to government customers.
- ISA (Israel Space Agency) · Government Agency · Tel Aviv
Israel's space agency — develops reconnaissance and communication satellites and manages sovereign launch capabilities.
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) · Private Company · Lod
Israeli state-owned aerospace and defence company — Israel's main space prime, building Ofeq, EROS, AMOS and TecSAR satellites and the Shavit launcher.
Kenya (4)
- Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) · Non-profit · Nairobi
Pan-African Earth observation programme — provides free, analysis-ready satellite data and tools for decision-making across Africa.
- KSA (Kenya Space Agency) · Government Agency · Nairobi
Kenya's space agency — promotes space science, satellite use and regional space applications for development.
- Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) · Research Institution · Nairobi
Intergovernmental geo-information centre in Nairobi — provides Earth observation and mapping services to eastern and southern African member states.
- Taifa Labs · Startup · Nairobi
Kenyan space technology company building satellite manufacturing capacity in East Africa — developed Taifa-1 Earth observation satellite and provides space systems engineering s…
Saudi Arabia (4)
- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) · Government Agency · Riyadh
Saudi national science and technology agency — has designed and built 13 Saudi satellites and runs space research incl. a 2026 lunar partnership with ispace.
- Neo Space Group (NSG) · Private Company · Riyadh
Saudi PIF-backed global space services company — provides satellite communications, geospatial analytics and PNT services, contributing to Saudi Vision 2030's space economy tran…
- SARsatX · Startup · Jeddah
Saudi spacetech startup from KAUST — building small SAR satellites and the ArabiaEye Earth observation constellation.
- SSA (Saudi Space Agency) · Government Agency · Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's national space agency — manages satellite programmes, astronaut missions and national space strategy.
Sweden (4)
- AAC Clyde Space · Private Company · Uppsala
Swedish-British small satellite company — builds smallsats and subsystems and sells space data services, with sites in Uppsala, Glasgow, Delft and Cape Town.
- PandionAI · Startup · Stockholm
Swedish Earth observation startup — designs the AlertSat optical smallsat constellation with on-orbit AI change detection for emergency response.
- Rymdstyrelsen (Swedish National Space Agency) · Government Agency · Solna
Sweden's national space agency — funds space research, manages ESA contributions and operates Esrange Space Center.
- Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) · Research Institution · Kiruna
Swedish government research institute — studies space plasma, atmospheric physics and the solar system, with head office at the Kiruna space campus.
Estonia (3)
- Crystalspace OÜ · Startup · Tartu
Estonian space camera maker — builds compact cameras and optical payloads for satellites, lunar missions and defence applications.
- KappaZeta · Startup · Tartu
Estonian Earth observation company — provides SAR and optical satellite-based vegetation monitoring for agriculture, forestry, carbon and insurance.
- Tartu Observatory, University of Tartu · Research Institution · Tõravere
Estonian space research institute of the University of Tartu — works on astrophysics, remote sensing and space technology including student satellites.
Hungary (3)
- 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (4iG SDT) · Private Company · Budapest
Hungarian space and defence company — runs the HUSAT programme for a GEO telecom satellite and a LEO Earth observation constellation.
- DATelite Informatics Ltd. (DATelite) · Startup · Pécs
Hungarian EO company, a University of Pécs spin-off — provides InSAR-based structural health monitoring of infrastructure and industrial sites.
- Hungarian Space Office (HSO) · Government Agency · Budapest
Hungary's space office — manages national space activities and participation in ESA and international programmes.
Mexico (3)
- AEM (Mexican Space Agency) · Government Agency · Mexico City
Mexico's space agency — promotes space science, satellite use and international cooperation.
- Laboratorio Nacional de Observación de la Tierra (LANOT) · Research Institution · Mexico City
Mexican national Earth observation laboratory at UNAM — receives and processes GOES and polar-orbit satellite data for agencies such as CONAFOR and CFE.
- Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) – Space Programme · Academic Institution · Puebla
Mexican university in Puebla — develops national CubeSats, including AztechSat-1 (with NASA) and the volcano-monitoring GXIBA-1 deployed from the ISS via KiboCUBE.
Nigeria (3)
- African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education – in English Language (ARCSSTE-E) · Research Institution · Ile-Ife
UN-affiliated Nigerian space education centre at Obafemi Awolowo University — runs postgraduate diplomas in remote sensing, satcom and space science.
- Defence Space Administration (DSA) · Government Agency · Abuja
Nigerian Ministry of Defence space agency — provides military satellite, geospatial intelligence and space capabilities and operates DELSAT-1.
- NASRDA (Nigeria) · Government Agency · Abuja
Nigeria's space research and development agency — operates NigeriaSat Earth observation satellites.
Singapore (3)
- Aliena · Startup · Singapore
Singapore space propulsion startup spun out of NTU — builds Hall-effect electric thrusters for small satellites and plans VLEO imaging missions.
- Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP), National University of Singapore · Research Institution · Singapore
NUS research centre operating Singapore's multi-mission satellite ground station — receives and processes Earth observation data for research and agencies.
- Space Ark · Startup · Singapore
Develops specialty remote sensing satellites and custom payload architecture — provides tailored Earth observation solutions for government and commercial customers.
Slovenia (3)
- Bias Variance Labs · Startup · Ljubljana
Slovenian AI company — applies machine learning to Earth observation imagery and satellite operations and maintains the open-source AiTLAS EO toolbox.
- Centre of Excellence for Space Sciences and Technologies (SPACE-SI) · Research Institution · Ljubljana
Slovenian space R&D centre — developed the NEMO-HD microsatellite and operates ground stations for remote sensing and satellite communications.
- GeoCodis Ltd. · Private Company · Kranj
Slovenian geospatial company — processes satellite imagery with AI and machine learning for flood, drought, water and land-change monitoring.
Algeria (2)
- Agenium (Algeria) · Private Company · Algiers
Algerian space technology startup providing satellite data analytics and Earth observation services for agriculture, infrastructure and territorial planning.
- ASAL (Algerian Space Agency) · Government Agency · Oran
Algeria's space agency — develops Earth observation satellites and manages the national space infrastructure.
Bulgaria (2)
- Sfera Technologies · Startup · Sofia
Bulgarian space data startup — runs the HomePort platform for tasking and delivering optical, radar and hyperspectral satellite imagery.
- Space Research and Technology Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) · Research Institution · Sofia
Bulgarian space research institute — conducts space physics, Earth and planetary remote sensing and aerospace systems research in Sofia.
Cameroon (2)
- CNES Cameroon (Commission Nationale de l'Espace) · Government Agency · Yaoundé
Cameroon's national space commission — coordinates space activities and satellite programmes under the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation.
- NMD (Nanosatellite Missions Design) · Startup · Yaoundé
Cameroon's first and Francophone Africa's premier SpaceTech company — provides nanosatellite design, AIT, satellite mission integration and space data services, training 200+ Af…
Colombia (2)
- Centro de Investigación en Tecnologías Aeroespaciales (CITAE), Fuerza Aérea Colombiana · Research Institution · Cali
Colombian Air Force aerospace research centre in Cali — runs the FACSAT nanosatellite programme and its ground station at the Military Aviation School.
- Xelestia · Private Company · Bogotá
Bogotá aerospace firm offering stratospheric balloon advertising flights and satellite-based geospatial intelligence; developing a sounding rocket.
Costa Rica (2)
- AEC (Costa Rica Space Agency) · Government Agency · San José
Costa Rica's space agency — managed the Irazú CubeSat and promotes national space education.
- Laboratorio de Sistemas Espaciales (SETEC Lab), Tecnológico de Costa Rica · Academic Institution · Cartago
Costa Rican university space systems lab — developed the Irazú CubeSat, Costa Rica's first satellite, and runs small-satellite environmental monitoring work.
Cyprus (2)
- ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence · Research Institution · Limassol
Cypriot Earth observation research centre — operates a satellite ground receiving station and atmospheric remote sensing station in Limassol.
- Periopsis · Startup · Nicosia
Cypriot CYENS spin-off — provides AI and computer-vision analytics on satellite and aerial imagery, including the DumpMapper illegal-dumping detection service.
Czechia (2)
- Gisat s.r.o. · Private Company · Prague
Czech Earth observation and geoinformation company — delivers remote sensing analytics and land-monitoring products for ESA, the EU and the World Bank.
- World from Space s.r.o. · Startup · Brno
Czech Earth observation startup — offers the DynaCrop satellite crop-monitoring platform and EO data processing services; ESA BIC alumnus.
Denmark (2)
- DTU Space – National Space Institute, Technical University of Denmark · Academic Institution · Kongens Lyngby
Danish national space institute at DTU — researches astrophysics, Earth observation and geodesy and builds space instruments such as star trackers.
- EOatDHI (formerly DHI GRAS) · Private Company · Hørsholm
Danish Earth observation services unit of DHI Group — processes satellite imagery for water, flood, land-use, coastal and climate mapping worldwide.
Egypt (2)
- EGSA (Egyptian Space Agency) · Government Agency · Giza
Egypt's space agency — operates EgyptSat remote sensing satellites and develops national space capabilities.
- NARSS (National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences) · Government Agency · Cairo
Egypt's national authority for remote sensing and space sciences — operates Earth observation satellites and conducts space research for government agricultural, environmental a…
Hong Kong (2)
- Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group (HKATG) · Private Company · Hong Kong
Hong Kong-listed satellite manufacturer — builds and operates small satellites from its ASPACE manufacturing centre at Tseung Kwan O.
- Space Science and Technology Institute, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST SSTI) · Academic Institution · Hong Kong
Hong Kong university space institute — leads a CO2 and methane observatory payload for the Tiangong station, Hong Kong's first station payload.
Luxembourg (2)
- Kleos Space · Private Company · Luxembourg City
Operates a satellite constellation for radio frequency geolocation and maritime intelligence.
- LuxSpace · Private Company · Betzdorf
Provides small satellite development, launch services and Earth observation solutions.
Malaysia (2)
- Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (ATSB) · Private Company · Shah Alam
Malaysian state-owned satellite company under the Minister of Finance Inc. — designed and built the RazakSAT Earth observation satellite.
- MYSA (Malaysian Space Agency) · Government Agency · Shah Alam
Malaysia's space agency — manages remote sensing satellites and the national astronaut programme.
Morocco (2)
- CRTS (Centre Royal de Télédétection Spatiale) · Government Agency · Rabat
Morocco's national remote sensing institution — coordinates national space programmes and manages the Mohammed VI-A and Mohammed VI-B Earth observation satellites.
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Space Research Center · Academic Institution · Ben Guerir
Space research hub within UM6P — develops Earth observation applications, geospatial AI and space systems engineering training for Africa, with a focus on agriculture and climat…
New Zealand (2)
- Starboard Maritime Intelligence · Startup · Alexandra
New Zealand maritime domain awareness startup — fuses AIS, satellite imagery and radar data in an AI platform to flag suspicious vessel activity.
- Te Pūnaha Ātea – Space Institute, University of Auckland · Academic Institution · Auckland
New Zealand university space institute — runs space science, SAR, electric propulsion and CubeSat missions with its own mission control centre.
Pakistan (2)
- National Center of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA) · Research Institution · Islamabad
Pakistani national research centre — HEC consortium led by IST covering remote sensing, GNSS and small satellite technology labs.
- SUPARCO (Pakistan) · Government Agency · Karachi
Pakistan's space research commission — operates Earth observation satellites and manages the national space programme.
Romania (2)
- ROSA (Romanian Space Agency) · Government Agency · Bucharest
Romania's space agency — manages ESA participation and national satellite and remote sensing activities.
- Terrasigna · Private Company · Bucharest
Romanian Earth observation company — processes satellite radar and optical data for ground-motion, environmental and infrastructure monitoring.
Senegal (2)
- Agence Sénégalaise d'Études Spatiales (ASES) · Government Agency · Dakar
Senegal's national space agency — promotes the development and use of space technologies for national development, Earth observation and telecommunications.
- SenEspace (Groupement d'Intérêt Economique - Senegal Space) · Government Agency · Dakar
Senegal's economic interest group for space activities — managed the development of Gaindesat-1A, Senegal's first Earth observation satellite launched in 2024.
Taiwan (2)
- Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research (CSRSR), National Central University · Research Institution · Taoyuan
Taiwanese university research centre — receives and processes satellite imagery and conducts remote sensing and space science research.
- TASA (Taiwan Space Agency) · Government Agency · Hsinchu
Taiwan's space agency — develops FORMOSAT Earth observation satellites and domestic small launch capabilities.
Tunisia (2)
- ASRT (Agence Spatiale de Reconnaissance et de Télédétection) · Government Agency · Tunis
Tunisia's national space agency — coordinates remote sensing activities, Earth observation satellite programmes and national geospatial data for environmental monitoring and pla…
- Centre National de la Cartographie et de la Télédétection (CNCT) · Government Agency · Tunis
Tunisian national mapping and remote sensing centre under the Ministry of Defence — produces geographic data and Earth observation products.
Turkey (2)
- TUA (Turkish Space Agency) · Government Agency · Çankaya
Turkey's space agency — manages national satellite programmes and human spaceflight participation.
- TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute (TÜBİTAK UZAY) · Research Institution · Ankara
Turkish national space R&D institute in Ankara — designs, builds and tests satellites incl. RASAT, GÖKTÜRK-2 and İMECE.
UAE (2)
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) · Government Agency · Dubai
Dubai's government space centre managing the UAE National Space Program — responsible for the Emirates Mars Mission (Hope Probe), DubaiSat satellites, UAE astronaut programme an…
- NSSTC (National Space Science and Technology Center) · Research Institution · Al Ain
UAE's national centre for space science research — conducts scientific research in space physics, planetary science and astronomical observation within UAE University.
United Arab Emirates (2)
- Space42 · Private Company · Abu Dhabi
UAE space technology company formed by the Bayanat–Yahsat merger — operates Yahsat and Thuraya satellites and provides geospatial and AI services.
- UAE Space Agency · Government Agency · Abu Dhabi
UAE federal authority for space activities, policy and international cooperation.
Azerbaijan (1)
- Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos) · Government Agency · Baku
Azerbaijani national space agency and satellite operator — runs the Azerspace communications satellites and Azersky Earth observation services.
Bangladesh (1)
- Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO) · Government Agency · Dhaka
Bangladeshi national space agency under the Ministry of Defence — applies remote sensing and space technology to agriculture, water, disasters and weather.
Botswana (1)
- BIUST Space Programme (Botswana) · Academic Institution · Palapye
Botswana's national space programme hosted at BIUST — developing a 3U Earth observation nanosatellite constellation in partnership with international space agencies.
Chile (1)
- Lemu · Startup · Frutillar
Chilean nature-intelligence startup — operates the Lemu Nge biodiversity-monitoring satellite and provides satellite-based ecosystem data for companies.
Côte d'Ivoire (1)
- Côte d'Ivoire Remote Sensing Centre (CRO-CI) · Government Agency · Abidjan
Ivory Coast's national remote sensing centre — coordinates satellite image acquisition and geospatial data for environmental monitoring, agriculture and urban planning.
Djibouti (1)
- Djibouti National Centre for Space Studies (CNSE) · Government Agency · Djibouti City
Djibouti's national space studies centre — launched Djibouti-1A and Djibouti-1B nanosatellites for climate and water resource monitoring, and is developing the USD 1B Obock spac…
Ethiopia (1)
- ESSTI (Ethiopia) · Government Agency · Addis Ababa
Ethiopia's space science institute — operates the ETRSS-1 Earth observation satellite and Entoto Observatory.
Ghana (1)
- GSSTI (Ghana) · Government Agency · Accra
Ghana's space science and technology centre — develops and operates the GhanaSat CubeSat constellation.
Honduras (1)
- Facultad de Ciencias Espaciales (FACES), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras · Academic Institution · Tegucigalpa
Honduran university faculty of space sciences — astronomy, astrophysics and geographic information science; grew out of the Suyapa Central American Observatory.
Indonesia (1)
- INASA (Indonesian Space Agency) · Government Agency · Bogor
Indonesia's national space agency (under BRIN) — develops satellites and manages the national launch site at Biak.
Kazakhstan (1)
- National Company Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary (KGS) · Private Company · Astana
Kazakh state space company — operates the national KazEOSat Earth observation satellite system and supplies imagery across the country.
Latvia (1)
- Baltic Satellite Service · Private Company · Riga
Latvian Earth observation company — develops satellite-data services such as ForestRadar for forestry, agriculture and public-sector monitoring.
Libya (1)
- LCRSSS (Libyan Centre for Remote Sensing and Space Science) · Government Agency · Tripoli
Libya's governmental space and remote sensing research organisation — 300+ staff across 5 research stations covering remote sensing, space science, seismology and astronomy.
Lithuania (1)
- Geomatrix UAB · Private Company · Vilnius
Lithuanian Earth observation company — processes Sentinel-1 SAR data into land-use and CAP agricultural monitoring services for paying agencies.
Mauritius (1)
- MRIC (Mauritius Research and Innovation Council) · Government Agency · Port Louis
Mauritius's national research and innovation council managing space technology initiatives — promotes satellite applications for socioeconomic development on the island.
Namibia (1)
- NCRST (Namibia Commission on Research, Science and Technology) · Government Agency · Windhoek
Namibia's national science and technology commission coordinating space activities — partnering with China for a satellite receiving station and national capacity building in Ea…
Oman (1)
- Oman Lens LLC · Startup · Muscat
Omani space startup deploying AI-powered Earth observation satellites — operates the OL-1 satellite and is a member of the OSE constellation, providing satellite imagery and geo…
Paraguay (1)
- AEP (Agencia Espacial de Paraguay) · Government Agency · Asunción
Paraguay's space agency — manages the GuaraníSat-1 CubeSat and national space development.
Peru (1)
- CONIDA (Peru) · Government Agency · Lima
Peru's national aerospace research commission — operates the PerúSAT-1 Earth observation satellite.
Philippines (1)
- PhilSA (Philippine Space Agency) · Government Agency · Quezon City
The Philippines' space agency — builds national space capacity for disaster risk reduction and environmental monitoring.
Rwanda (1)
- RSA (Rwanda Space Agency) · Government Agency · Kigali
Rwanda's space agency — develops national satellite capabilities for socioeconomic development.
Sudan (1)
- Sudan National Remote Sensing Authority (SNRSA) · Government Agency · Khartoum
Sudan's national remote sensing authority — manages satellite imagery acquisition, Earth observation and geospatial data for land planning, water resources and agriculture.
Tanzania (1)
- Tanzania Space Agency (TSA) · Government Agency · Dodoma
Tanzania's national space agency — coordinates national space activities, promotes satellite applications for development and manages Tanzania's participation in international s…
Thailand (1)
- GISTDA (Thailand) · Government Agency · Klong Luang
Thailand's space agency — operates Earth observation satellites for disaster management and national development.
Uganda (1)
- UARI (Uganda Astronomical Society / Space Research Initiative) · Research Institution · Kampala
Uganda's space science research initiative based at Makerere University — promotes astronomy, space education and Earth observation capacity building across East Africa.
Uruguay (1)
- Satellogic · Private Company · Montevideo
Designs, builds and operates a satellite constellation for high-frequency, high-resolution Earth imaging.
Uzbekistan (1)
- Uzbekcosmos (Uzbekspace Agency) · Government Agency · Tashkent
Uzbekistan's national space agency — coordinates space research, satellite remote sensing for agriculture, geology and roads, and manages international cooperation under the Min…
Vietnam (1)
- VNSC (Vietnam National Space Center) · Government Agency · Hanoi
Vietnam's national space centre — operates VNREDSat Earth observation satellites and builds national space capabilities.
Zambia (1)
- Zambia Space Agency (ZSA) · Government Agency · Lusaka
Zambia's national space agency — promotes space science and technology applications for national development, disaster management and resource monitoring.
Zimbabwe (1)
- ZINGSA (Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency) · Government Agency · Harare
Zimbabwe's national geospatial and space agency — launched ZimSat-1 and ZimSat-2 satellites, operates the Mazowe Satellite Centre and develops national Earth observation capabil…