Largest Space Companies
215Space industry companies ranked by disclosed employee headcount. Companies that haven't published headcount are excluded; for funded-only ranking, see /companies/funded.
| Company ↑ | HQ | Status | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chavannes-près-Renens, Switzerland | OPERATING | → | ||
| Florida, United Kingdom | OPERATING | → | ||
| Ithaca, New York | OPERATING | → | ||
| Fukuoka, Japan | OPERATING | → | ||
| Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany | OPERATING | → | ||
| Falls Church, Virginia | OPERATING | → | ||
| Montreal, Canada | OPERATING | → | ||
| Kihei, Hawaii | OPERATING | → | ||
| South Korea | OPERATING | → | ||
| Berlin, Germany | OPERATING | → | ||
| Milan, Italy | OPERATING | → | ||
| Seattle, Washington | OPERATING | → | ||
| Broomfield, Colorado | OPERATING | → | ||
| Houghton, Michigan | OPERATING | → | ||
| Los Angeles, California | OPERATING | → | ||
| Ahmedabad, India | OPERATING | → | ||
| Burlington, Vermont | OPERATING | → | ||
| Los Angeles, California | OPERATING | → | ||
| Flagstaff, Arizona | OPERATING | → | ||
| Leudelange, Luxembourg | OPERATING | → | ||
| Sydney, Australia | OPERATING | → | ||
| Paris, France | OPERATING | → | ||
| San Jose, California | OPERATING | → | ||
| San Carlos, California | OPERATING | → | ||
| Utsunomiya, Japan | OPERATING | → |
Operates a nanosatellite IoT network providing bidirectional, low-power satellite connectivity for remote asset tracking and monitoring across maritime, agriculture, and industrial sectors
Manufactures advanced semiconductor materials and alloys in microgravity using reusable, returnable satellite platforms for return to Earth
Operates a GeoAI platform that fuses SAR, optical, and RF satellite data to deliver on-demand geospatial intelligence and analytic reports
Develops and operates a constellation of small SAR satellites providing high-resolution radar imagery for near-real-time Earth observation
Develops suborbital and orbital launch vehicles and an orbital transfer vehicle using paraffin-based hybrid rocket propulsion technology
Operates LEO nanosatellites providing direct-to-device connectivity to unmodified mobile phones via mobile network operator partnerships
Operates a space-based satellite constellation providing space domain awareness services and Earth observation data for environmental monitoring
Operates an all-domain geospatial intelligence platform that fuses satellite, terrestrial, and maritime data sources with AI-driven analytics for government and commercial customers
Hybrid rocket-powered small satellite launch vehicles delivering low-cost, customized rapid access to sun-synchronous and low Earth orbit
Provides rideshare launch services, mission management, and satellite deployment hardware for smallsats and CubeSats across multiple launch vehicles worldwide
Operates 40+ owned ground stations across 19 locations, providing satellite TT&C and payload data downlink through automated cloud-based scheduling
Operates a satellite and terrestrial network enabling any standard Bluetooth chip to transmit location and sensor data globally without cellular infrastructure
Designs and manufactures flight-proven Very Low Earth Orbit satellite buses for defense, communications, and specialized payload operators
Designs and manufactures Hall-effect plasma propulsion systems for small satellites, with AS9100D-certified high-volume production
Builds and operates a constellation of orbital mirror satellites that redirect natural sunlight to targeted areas on Earth for extended solar energy generation and on-demand illumination
Builds and operates a constellation of SAR and AIS satellites for persistent maritime surveillance and ocean monitoring
Designs and manufactures chemical, electric, and hybrid propulsion systems for spacecraft ranging from cubesats to orbital transfer vehicles
Develops autonomous reentry capsules for on-demand cargo delivery from orbit to anywhere on Earth in under an hour
Builds robotic spacecraft and modular payloads for in-space servicing, satellite upgrades, and space domain awareness
Operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation providing 5G NB-IoT and direct-to-device connectivity for global IoT applications in remote and underserved areas
Provides on-demand non-Earth imagery and intelligence on satellites and space objects using a distributed network of space-based sensors and proprietary inspection software
Develops AI-powered biospheric systems and autonomous greenhouse pods for plant cultivation on Earth and food production in space
Operates orbital service vehicles and manufactures satellite buses for in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and proximity operations
Develops space-based solar power satellites that collect sunlight in low Earth orbit and transmit energy to portable ground receivers via infrared lasers
Develops post-mission disposal devices using drag sail technology to prevent spacecraft and launch vehicle stages from becoming space debris