Legacy Prime
Thematic 20Traditional aerospace prime contractor or direct descendant
Sectors
| Company ↑ | HQ | Status | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arianespace | Évry-Courcouronnes, France | operating | → | |
| Avio | Colleferro, Italy | operating | → | |
| China National Space Administration | Haidian, Beijing, China | operating GOV | → | |
| Electro Optic Systems | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | operating | → | |
| European Space Agency | Paris, France | operating GOV | → | |
| Eutelsat Group | Paris, France | operating | → | |
| Globalstar | Covington, Louisiana, USA | operating | → | |
| ISRO | Bengaluru, India | operating GOV | → | |
| Intelsat | McLean, Virginia, USA | operating | → | |
| JAXA | Chofu, Tokyo, Japan | operating GOV | → | |
| MDA Space | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | operating | → | |
| NASA | Washington, District of Columbia, USA | operating GOV | → | |
| OHB SE | Bremen, Germany | operating | → | |
| SES S.A. | Betzdorf, Luxembourg | operating | → | |
| Swedish Space Corporation | Solna, Sweden | operating GOV | → | |
| Telesat | Ottawa, Canada | operating | → | |
| Tesat-Spacecom | Backnang, Germany | operating | → | |
| United Launch Alliance | Centennial, Colorado, USA | operating | → | |
| Vantor | Westminster, Colorado, USA | operating | → | |
| Viasat | Carlsbad, California, USA | operating | → |
Arianespace
Arianespace
OperatingOperates Ariane 6 and Vega C launch vehicles from the Guiana Space Centre, serving European institutional and global commercial satellite customers.
Avio
Avio
OperatingManufactures solid and liquid propulsion systems for European space launchers and produces the Vega family of small-lift launch vehicles.
China National Space Administration
China National Space Administration
OperatingGoverns China's civil space programs, oversees lunar and planetary exploration missions, and coordinates international space cooperation
Electro Optic Systems
Electro Optic Systems
OperatingDesigns and manufactures defence weapon systems, high energy laser weapons, counter-drone systems, and space domain awareness technologies
European Space Agency
European Space Agency
OperatingIntergovernmental agency coordinating European space programs across science, Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, and human spaceflight
Eutelsat Group
Eutelsat Group
OperatingOperates a multi-orbit satellite fleet combining 33 geostationary satellites and a 600+ LEO constellation to deliver broadcast, broadband, and connectivity services globally.
Globalstar
Globalstar
OperatingOperates a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation providing mobile voice, data, and IoT connectivity services, and licenses Band n53 terrestrial spectrum for private 5G networks.
ISRO
ISRO
OperatingIndia's national space agency developing launch vehicles, satellites, and interplanetary missions for societal benefit
Intelsat
Intelsat
OperatingOperates the world's largest GEO satellite backbone delivering broadband, media, and mobility connectivity across 200+ countries via multi-orbit infrastructure
JAXA
JAXA
OperatingJapan's national space agency conducting launch operations, satellite development, Earth observation, asteroid exploration, and human spaceflight research
MDA Space
MDA Space
OperatingDesigns and manufactures satellite systems, orbital robotics, and geointelligence platforms for government, defense, and commercial space operators worldwide.
NASA
NASA
OperatingConducts civilian space exploration, aeronautics research, and space science across human spaceflight, robotic missions, and Earth observation programs
OHB SE
OHB SE
OperatingDevelops and manufactures satellite systems for navigation, Earth observation, telecommunications, and reconnaissance, and produces aerospace structures and launcher components
SES S.A.
SES S.A.
OperatingOperates a multi-orbit fleet of GEO and MEO satellites delivering video distribution, data connectivity, and managed network services to broadcasters, telecom operators, and governments worldwide.
Swedish Space Corporation
Swedish Space Corporation
OperatingProvides global ground station networks, satellite launch services, sounding rocket and balloon systems, and spacecraft engineering from Esrange Space Center and stations on six continents.
Telesat
Telesat
OperatingOperates a global GEO satellite fleet and is building Telesat Lightspeed, an enterprise-class LEO constellation delivering fiber-like broadband with ultra-low latency.
Tesat-Spacecom
Tesat-Spacecom
OperatingManufactures satellite communication payloads and laser inter-satellite link terminals, with equipment aboard more than half of all communication satellites in orbit
United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance
OperatingManufactures and operates the Vulcan Centaur and Atlas V launch vehicles for national security, NASA, and commercial customers.
Vantor
Vantor
OperatingOperates high-resolution Earth observation satellites and develops AI-powered spatial intelligence software for defense, intelligence, and commercial mapping applications
Viasat
Viasat
OperatingOperates a global multi-orbit satellite network providing broadband, narrowband, and secure communications for commercial aviation, maritime, enterprise, and defense markets.