Software-Defined
Technology 48Satellite or payload reconfigurable via software after launch
Sectors
| Company ↑ | HQ | Status | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAC Clyde Space | Uppsala, Sweden | operating | → | |
| AST SpaceMobile | Midland, Texas, USA | operating | → | |
| ATLAS Space Operations | Traverse City, Michigan, USA | operating | → | |
| Aalyria | Livermore, California, USA | operating | → | |
| Aerospacelab | Charleroi, Belgium | operating | → | |
| Aetherflux | San Carlos, California, USA | operating | → | |
| Antaris | Los Altos, California, USA | operating | → | |
| Astranis | San Francisco, California, USA | operating | → | |
| BlackSky Technology | Herndon, Virginia, USA | operating | → | |
| CesiumAstro | Austin, Texas, USA | operating | → | |
| Charter Space | El Segundo, California, USA | operating | → | |
| Cognitive Space | Houston, Texas, USA | operating | → | |
| D-Orbit | Fino Mornasco, Italy | operating | → | |
| EDGX | Ghent, Belgium | operating | → | |
| EnduroSat | Sofia, Bulgaria | operating | → | |
| Eutelsat Group | Paris, France | operating | → | |
| GalaxySpace | Beijing, China | operating | → | |
| GomSpace | Aalborg, Denmark | operating | → | |
| HEO | Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia | operating | → | |
| Hubble Network | Seattle, Washington, USA | operating | → | |
| Infostellar | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan | operating | → | |
| Kymeta | Redmond, Washington, USA | operating | → | |
| Leaf Space | Milan, Italy | operating | → | |
| Loft Orbital | San Francisco, California, USA | operating | → | |
| MDA Space | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | operating | → |
AAC Clyde Space
AAC Clyde Space
OperatingDesigns and manufactures small satellite platforms and subsystems, operates satellite constellations, and delivers space-based data services
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile
OperatingOperates a space-based cellular broadband network delivering 4G and 5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones via LEO satellites
ATLAS Space Operations
ATLAS Space Operations
OperatingOperates a cloud-native federated ground station network providing Ground Software as a Service for satellite telemetry, tracking, and command
Aalyria
Aalyria
OperatingDevelops network orchestration software and laser communication terminals that unify satellite, airborne, maritime, and ground networks into a single managed system
Aerospacelab
Aerospacelab
OperatingDesigns and manufactures satellite platforms, subsystems, and Earth observation payloads for LEO constellations, from 50 kg to 5,000 kg
Aetherflux
Aetherflux
OperatingDevelops space-based solar power satellites that collect sunlight in low Earth orbit and transmit energy to portable ground receivers via infrared lasers
Antaris
Antaris
OperatingProvides a cloud-based software platform for satellite mission design, digital twin simulation, flight software, and constellation operations
Astranis
Astranis
OperatingDesigns and operates small, radiation-hardened satellites for geostationary and medium Earth orbits, providing dedicated broadband and GPS resilience services.
BlackSky Technology
BlackSky Technology
OperatingOperates a high-revisit Earth observation constellation and AI-powered Spectra platform for real-time geospatial intelligence and automated monitoring
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro
OperatingDesigns, manufactures, and integrates software-defined phased array communications systems, payloads, and satellites for space, airborne, and ground platforms.
Charter Space
Charter Space
OperatingProvides mission management software and insurance brokerage services for satellite operators, connecting engineering data with underwriting to expand spacecraft coverage
Cognitive Space
Cognitive Space
OperatingDevelops AI-powered satellite constellation management and mission planning software for commercial operators and government agencies.
D-Orbit
D-Orbit
OperatingOperates orbital transfer vehicles for last-mile satellite delivery, hosted payload services, space cloud computing, and in-orbit servicing.
EDGX
EDGX
OperatingDevelops radiation-resilient onboard AI computers that enable satellites to process data and run inference directly in orbit
EnduroSat
EnduroSat
OperatingDesigns, builds, and operates software-defined small satellites and shared satellite platforms for commercial and scientific missions worldwide
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.
GalaxySpace
GalaxySpace
OperatingDesigns, manufactures, and operates LEO broadband communication and remote sensing satellites for constellation deployment and satellite internet services
GomSpace
GomSpace
OperatingDesigns, manufactures, and integrates nanosatellites and small satellite subsystems, with constellation operations and advanced mission capabilities for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
HEO
HEO
OperatingProvides on-demand non-Earth imagery and intelligence on satellites and space objects using a distributed network of space-based sensors and proprietary inspection software
Hubble Network
Hubble Network
OperatingOperates a satellite and terrestrial network enabling any standard Bluetooth chip to transmit location and sensor data globally without cellular infrastructure.
Infostellar
Infostellar
OperatingAggregates global ground station infrastructure into a cloud-native platform, enabling satellite operators to schedule communications across shared antenna networks via a single API.
Kymeta
Kymeta
OperatingDesigns and manufactures metamaterial-based flat-panel satellite antennas and terminals for mobile communications on the move.
Leaf Space
Leaf Space
OperatingOperates 40+ owned ground stations across 19 locations, providing satellite TT&C and payload data downlink through automated cloud-based scheduling.
Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital
OperatingOperates a satellite-as-a-service platform that integrates, deploys, and operates customer payloads and AI applications on standardized LEO spacecraft.
MDA Space
MDA Space
OperatingDesigns and manufactures satellite systems, orbital robotics, and geointelligence platforms for government, defense, and commercial space operators worldwide.