Index

United States civil space agency. Operator of Artemis, ISS programmatic lead, CLPS buyer.

European civil space agency. Operator of Ariane 6 procurement, Copernicus, Galileo.

Vertically integrated launch + broadband provider. Operates Falcon 9/Heavy, Starship, Crew Dragon, and the Starlink constellation.

Reusable two-stage medium-lift launcher; Merlin engines.

SpaceX LEO broadband megaconstellation.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation develops and manufactures aerospace products and technologies.

Jared Isaacman is an American billionaire entrepreneur, pilot, and commercial astronaut, currently serving as NASA Administrator.

Legacy prime — Orion, GPS III, national-security payloads.

Legacy prime — Cygnus cargo, HALO lunar module, Antares/Eclipse with Firefly.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a leader in robotic space exploration.

U.S. Department of Defense oversees national security and military operations.

Vega-C is a European medium-lift launch vehicle developed by Avio.

Legacy prime — Starliner CCP, SLS core stage, WGS/X-37B.

European legacy prime — OneWeb (with Airbus OneWeb Satellites JV), Pléiades Neo, ATV heritage.

European Space Agency is an international organization devoted to space exploration.

SpaceX heavy-lift derivative — three Falcon 9 cores.

Commercial space station developer (Haven-1, Haven-2); targeting artificial gravity.

Canadian robotics / satellite-systems prime (Canadarm, CHORUS).

Small-lift launch provider (Electron) and spacecraft systems supplier developing the medium-lift Neutron and Photon bus.

Voyager 1 is a robotic space probe launched by NASA to explore the outer planets and interstellar space.

Guowang is a Chinese satellite constellation program aiming to deploy over 13,000 satellites.

U.S. Army conducts space and missile defense operations and integrates Army capabilities in support of U.S. Strategic Command missions.

Eutelsat is a high-performance multi-orbit satellite communications operator.

Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) is a command and control system for the military's GPS satellite constellation.

Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, and Earth observation.

Haven-1 is a single-module commercial space station designed for microgravity research and manufacturing.

Mars Sample Return is a NASA and ESA program to bring Martian samples to Earth for scientific analysis.

CASC develops and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including satellites and launch vehicles.

Lunar-delivery services and rover technology.

Atomic-6 specializes in advanced composite manufacturing for aerospace, ballistic, and hypersonic applications.

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's next great observatory designed for wide-field astronomical observations.

ODC Space specializes in design, automation, and deployment of operations systems for space-based missions.

Mynaric develops and manufactures wireless laser communication systems for aerospace applications.

Space Rider is Europe's first reusable space transportation system designed for low Earth orbit missions.

Qianfan is a satellite program aimed at creating a large constellation to rival Starlink.

Blackbird Capital Group is an Australasian investment firm focused on ambitious technology ventures.

SpaceFund is an early-stage venture capital investment fund, dedicated to supporting the most promising entrepreneurs in the most exciting high-growth industry of this century.

Varda Space Industries processes materials in orbit and returns them to Earth, focusing on pharmaceuticals.

Boston Global Space Tech Investors focuses on investing in space technology and aerospace startups.

Iron Prairie Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in seed-stage startups.

Purdue Research Foundation invests in early-stage, Purdue-connected startups across various sectors.

Smallsat prime and subsystems supplier (Tranche 1 Transport Layer).

Italian Aerospace Research Centre promotes aerospace industry growth and technological development in Italy.

GMT Consortium develops and manufactures anti-vibration systems for aerospace applications.

MAYHEM 10 is a multi-role launched effects system drone developed by AeroVironment.

NHIndustries is a helicopter manufacturing company focused on the NH90 helicopter platform.

OneWeb delivers global broadband internet coverage using a low Earth orbit satellite constellation.

Switchblade is a tactical missile system designed for loitering and precision strikes.

Giant Magellan Telescope is a $2.6 billion project to build the world's largest optical telescope.

AeroVironment designs and manufactures autonomous systems and counter-UAS systems for defense applications.

GPS IIIF program develops next-generation satellites for global positioning and navigation.

Daniel Jaffe is an American astronomer and professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

NH90 is a multi-mission medium transport/utility helicopter with advanced military capabilities.

Max Space pioneers space real estate with expandable habitats for LEO, Moon, and Mars.

NATO Helicopter Management Agency oversees the NH90 helicopter program for NATO member nations.

Drew Feustel is a former NASA astronaut and Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office.

Gauss is an electric satellite thruster system designed for high efficiency in space missions.

Shenzhen is a company involved in aerospace technology and manufacturing.

APT Satellite Hong Kong operates as a satellite service provider in the Asia Pacific region.

Peregrine is a lunar delivery vehicle designed to transport payloads to the moon's surface.

Mars Ascent Vehicle is a lightweight rocket designed to transport samples from Mars to orbit.

CNES is the French national space agency responsible for shaping and implementing France’s space policy.

Geo is a provider of enterprise drone services and geospatial solutions.

China Satcom is a Chinese aerospace company providing satellite communication services.

APT Mobile Satcom provides high-throughput satellite communication services across various sectors.

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's next flagship astronomy mission set to explore cosmic mysteries.

Pittsburgh is a hub for aerospace companies, including Astrobotic Technology and Howmet Aerospace.

Perseverance is a NASA rover exploring Mars as part of the Mars 2020 mission.

Rideshare integration and deployment-system specialist.

Full-stack climate + weather satellite systems developer.

Mass-producible smallsat bus manufacturer, SDA tranche supplier.

Space infrastructure + digitally engineered subsystems and in-space manufacturing.

Italian-French JV — ISS Cygnus PCM, Cyclops, satellite buses.

Atoms builds physical automation for food, mining, and transport.

Helium Aerospace provides autonomous high-payload drones for various applications globally.

Big Bang Boom Solutions specializes in aerospace and defense technologies.

"Space infrastructure as a service" — operates standardized buses carrying third-party payloads.

National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering research across the U.S.

Qin Weizhong is the mayor of Shenzhen, China, since April 2021.

Sample Return Lander is a NASA vehicle designed to retrieve Martian samples for return to Earth.

China Hi Tech Fair is a major technology exhibition showcasing innovations across various industries.

Stars is a diversified manufacturing and development unit for aerospace and defense products.

Lunar Trailblazer is a lunar exploration spacecraft designed to search for water on the Moon.