Military Satellites
[Aerospace & Aviation]
Defence and intelligence satellite systems
- Companies
- 108
- Countries
- 18
- Listed
- 36
- Prime contractors
- 13
Top countries
Companies (108)
- AAC Clyde Space AAC.ST Swedish-Scottish small satellite company providing nanosatellites and mission services for defense and commercial. Sweden · SME SME
- ABL Space Systems Responsive launch vehicle company for small satellites. Founded in 2017, headquartered in El Segundo, United States, specializes in rs1 rocket, responsive launch. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Accion Systems Defense US company providing ion propulsion for small defense satellites. United States · SME SME
- Aeria Defense Aeria provides geospatial analytics and satellite imagery analysis for defense intelligence. United States · SME SME
- Aerospace Corporation American FFRDC providing space systems engineering. Founded in 1960, headquartered in El Segundo, California, USA. United States · Research Institution Research Institution
- Airbus Defence and Space AIR Division of Airbus focused on military aircraft, space systems, and defence electronics. Major European defence prime. Germany · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Albedo US very low Earth orbit satellite imaging company. Founded in 2020, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, specializes in vleo imaging satellites. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Amazon Kuiper Amazon Kuiper is a startup based in United States specializing in leo broadband satellites. Established in 2019, headquartered in Redmond, Washington. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Apex Spacecraft manufacturing company building buses at scale. Founded in 2022, headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, specializes in aries spacecraft bus. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Apex Space US satellite bus manufacturer for defense and commercial. Founded in 2022, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in aries satellite bus. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Arianespace Defense French company providing military satellite launch. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Astranis Astranis is a startup based in United States specializing in microgeo satellites and broadband. Established in 2015, headquartered in San Francisco, California. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Ball Aerospace BALL Aerospace systems including satellites and instruments. Founded in 1956, headquartered in Boulder, United States. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Ball Aerospace Defense United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Ball Corporation. Specializes in satellites, sensors, instruments for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Beyond Gravity Defense Beyond Gravity (formerly RUAG Space) provides space systems and satellite components for defense. Switzerland · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- BlackSky BKSY American geospatial intelligence company operating small observation satellites. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- BlackSky Defense BKSY US company providing real-time intelligence from space. United States · SME SME
- BlackSky Government BKSY United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of BlackSky Technology. Specializes in smallsats, imagery, spectra ai for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Boeing Defence Australia Boeing Defence Australia is a tier 1 supplier based in Australia operating in the fighter aircraft sector. Established in 1927, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Australia · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Boeing Defense, Space & Security BA Boeing Defense Space & Security is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in f/a-18 and f-15ex. Established in 1996, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Busek Defense US company providing electric propulsion for military satellites. United States · SME SME
- Capella Space American company operating synthetic aperture radar satellites for all-weather imaging. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Capella Space Defense US company providing SAR satellite imagery for defense and intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, primary contractor for Chinese space and missile programs. China · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Comdev International Comdev provides space hardware, satellite subsystems, and microwave electronics. Canada · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Comtech Telecommunications CMTL US satellite and communications technology company. Founded in 1967, headquartered in Melville, New York, specializes in satellite modems, troposcatter. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Digital Globe Defense Maxar (formerly DigitalGlobe) provides satellite imagery and geospatial services for defense intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Elara Nova Elara Nova provides space robotics, satellite servicing, and orbital technology for defense. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- EOS Space Systems Australian space situational awareness company operating laser tracking and debris-monitoring systems for military and government clients. EOS Space Systems is a division of Electro Optic Systems, operating the world's most powerful defence laser from its Canberra-area facility and tracking thousands of resident space objects. Australia · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Eutelsat ETL Eutelsat is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in satellite communications. Established in 1977, headquartered in Paris, France. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- GCI Defense Technologies NASDAQ:GNCMA GCI provides telecommunications, satellite services, and connectivity for military operations. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Gilat Satellite Networks GILT Gilat Satellite Networks is a tier 2 supplier based in Israel specializing in satellite ground systems. Established in 1987, headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel. Israel · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- Hawkeye 360 Hawkeye 360 is a startup based in United States specializing in rf signal geolocation and analytics. Established in 2015, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- HawkEye 360 Defense United States-based company, founded in 2015. Specializes in rf geolocation, sigint, maritime for defense and military applications. United States · SME SME
- Iceye Finnish-American company operating SAR microsatellites for all-weather imaging. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in iceye sar satellites, flood monitoring. Finland · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- ICEYE Defense Finnish company providing SAR satellite constellation for persistent monitoring. Finland · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Inmarsat Inmarsat is a tier 1 supplier based in United Kingdom specializing in maritime and aviation satcom. Established in 1979, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Integral Systems Integral Systems provides satellite ground systems and mission operations for defense customers. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Intelsat Intelsat is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in satellite communications. Established in 1964, headquartered in McLean, Virginia. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- INVAP Argentine technology company developing satellites, radar, and nuclear systems. Founded in 1976, headquartered in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, specializes in saocom satellites, 3d radars. Argentina · Government Entity Government Entity
- Iran Aerospace Industries Organization Iranian state-owned organization responsible for the development and production of missiles, space launch vehicles, and satellite systems. Oversees major Iranian ballistic and cruise missile programs. Iran · Government Entity Government Entity
- Iridium Communications IRDM Iridium Communications is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in satellite communications. Established in 2001, headquartered in McLean, Virginia. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Israel Aerospace Industries Israeli government-owned aerospace and defence company. Pioneer in UAVs, missiles, and electronic warfare systems. Israel · Government Entity Government Entity
- ISRO Commercial Arm India-based state-owned. Specializes in pslv, gslv, satellites for defense and military applications. India · Government Entity Government Entity
- Jupiter Aerospace Industries Manufacturer of satellite components and space-based defence systems. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Denver, CO. United States · SME SME
- K2 Space US developer of large, affordable satellite buses for defense and national security space missions. Building heavy-class platforms for military and intelligence constellations. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Kongsberg Satellite Services Norwegian company providing satellite ground station services. Founded in 2002, headquartered in Tromsø, Norway, specializes in ground stations, data services. Norway · Services Provider Services Provider
- L3Harris Space US space and satellite systems division of L3Harris. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, specializes in satellites, space payloads. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- LiveEO German satellite analytics company using AI to monitor critical infrastructure and terrain changes for defence, government, and utility customers. LiveEO's platform automatically detects threats, intrusions, and environmental changes across large areas using multi-spectral satellite imagery updated daily. Germany · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Lockheed Martin Space Lockheed Martin Space is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in gps iii and orion. Established in 1956, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Loft Orbital US space-as-a-service provider enabling defense customers to deploy satellite payloads without building spacecraft. Offers standardized buses and on-orbit hosting for ISR and comms. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Lumen Orbit US space startup developing in-orbit data processing and edge computing for satellite constellations, reducing downlink latency for defense and intelligence applications. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Maxar Defense US company providing satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Maxar Defense & Intelligence MAXR US company providing satellite imagery for defense. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Maxar Technologies American space technology company specializing in earth observation satellites and geospatial intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- MDA MDA MDA is a tier 1 supplier based in Canada specializing in canadarm and satellites. Established in 1969, headquartered in Brampton, Canada. Canada · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- MDA Space Canadian company providing space robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence. Canada · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- MDA Space Defense MDA Canada-based subsidiary, subsidiary of MDA Ltd. Specializes in canadarm, radarsat, satellites for defense and military applications. Canada · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Mercury Space Systems Provider of small satellite technology for military reconnaissance missions. Founded in 2015, headquartered in El Segundo, CA, specializes in cubesats, smallsats. United States · SME SME
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Space Japan-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Specializes in h-iia, h3, launch for defense and military applications. Japan · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Momentus MNTS Momentus is a startup based in United States specializing in vigoride space tug. Established in 2017, headquartered in San Jose, California. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Muon Space US vertically integrated small satellite company building Earth observation constellations for weather, climate security, and tactical weather forecasting with defense applications. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- NEC Corporation Defense NEC Corporation provides defense electronics, communications systems, and satellite systems for Japan's Self-Defense Forces. Japan · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Northrop Grumman NOC Global aerospace and defence technology company, known for stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, and space technologies. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Northrop Grumman Space Northrop Grumman Space is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in jwst and cygnus. Established in 2018, headquartered in Dulles, Virginia. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Northrop Grumman Space Systems Division building satellites, rockets, and space systems. Founded in 1958, headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, USA, specializes in james webb, antares. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- OHB Defense OHB Germany-based subsidiary, subsidiary of OHB SE. Specializes in satellites, galileo, space for defense and military applications. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- OHB SE OHB German space and technology company developing satellites and launch vehicles. Founded in 1981, headquartered in Bremen, Germany, specializes in galileo satellites, observation satellites. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- OneWeb OneWeb is a sme based in United Kingdom specializing in leo broadband satellites. Established in 2012, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. United Kingdom · SME SME
- Oorbit AI Israel-based company, founded in 2019. Specializes in satellite ai, analytics, geospatial for defense and military applications. Israel · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Open Cosmos UK company providing end-to-end small satellite missions from design through launch and operations. Open Cosmos builds and operates CubeSat and microsatellite platforms for defence, intelligence, and scientific payloads, offering rapid mission timelines of under 12 months. United Kingdom · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Orbital Sciences Legacy Orbital Sciences Legacy is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in antares and cygnus. Established in 1982, headquartered in Dulles, Virginia. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Orbital Sidekick US hyperspectral satellite imagery and analytics company providing persistent monitoring and change detection for defense and intelligence. Operates the GHOST constellation for spectral intelligence. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Planet Federal PL United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Planet Labs. Specializes in dove, skysat, imagery for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Planet Labs PL American earth imaging company operating the largest fleet of observation satellites. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Redwire Defense RDW US space infrastructure company providing defense solutions. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Redwire Space RDW Redwire Space is a sme based in United States specializing in solar arrays and sensors. Established in 2020, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. United States · SME SME
- Redwire Space Defense RDW US company providing space infrastructure and components for defense missions. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Rocket Lab RKLB Rocket Lab is a New Zealand-American aerospace company providing launch services and spacecraft for commercial, defense, and civil customers. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Rocket Lab Defense RKLB US-New Zealand company providing small satellite launch and space systems for defense. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Rocket Lab Space Systems US company providing satellite components, solar panels, and space electronics. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Rocket Lab USA RKLB American aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Long Beach, United States, specializes in electron rocket, neutron rocket. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Scout Space Space domain awareness company using small satellites. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Washington, United States, specializes in owl ssa satellites. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- SES SESG Luxembourg satellite operator with defense services. Founded in 1985, headquartered in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, specializes in satellite communications. Luxembourg · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- SES S.A. SESG SES S.A. is a tier 1 supplier based in Luxembourg operating in the satellite communications sector. Established in 1985, headquartered in Betzdorf, Luxembourg. Luxembourg · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Sidus Space SIDU American company developing AI-enabled satellites and space manufacturing. Founded in 2012, headquartered in Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, specializes in lizziesat, 3d printing. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Sierra Space Commercial space company developing Dream Chaser and space stations. Founded in 2021, headquartered in Louisville, United States. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- SpaceX American aerospace company developing reusable rockets and spacecraft, with growing defense and national security missions. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Spectra Group Spectra Group provides satellite communications, tactical networks, and interoperability solutions for defense customers. United Kingdom · SME SME
- Spire Global SPIR American space-to-cloud data company operating satellites for weather and maritime tracking. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Spire Global Defense SPIR US company providing satellite data and analytics for defense applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- SSTL SSTL is a sme based in United Kingdom specializing in small satellites and imaging systems. Established in 1985, headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom. United Kingdom · SME SME
- SSTL Defense United Kingdom-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Airbus. Specializes in smallsats, dmc, earth observation for defense and military applications. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Starlink Starlink is a startup based in United States specializing in leo broadband satellites. Established in 2015, headquartered in Hawthorne, California. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Telesat TSAT Telesat is a tier 1 supplier based in Canada specializing in satellite communications and lightspeed. Established in 1969, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Canada · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Telespazio Italian space services company providing satellite operations. Founded in 1961, headquartered in Rome, Italy, specializes in satellite services, ground systems. Italy · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Terran Orbital LLAP American satellite manufacturer building small satellites for defense and commercial customers. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Terran Orbital Defense LLAP US company providing small satellites and constellation solutions for defense. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Thales Alenia Space Franco-Italian joint venture and Europe's largest satellite manufacturer. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Cannes, France, specializes in observation satellites, telecom satellites. France · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Thales Alenia Space Defense French-Italian company providing space systems. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Umbra American company developing high-resolution SAR satellites. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, USA. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Umbra Space Defense US company providing high-resolution SAR imagery. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- United Launch Alliance American launch service provider, joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA, specializes in vulcan centaur, atlas v. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Varda Space Industries Varda Space Industries manufactures products in space and returns them to Earth. Defense applications include in-space manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and materials. Partnership with Rocket Lab for launch and reentry capabilities. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Viasat VSAT US satellite communications and defense electronics company. Founded in 1986, headquartered in Carlsbad, California. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Voyager Space American space holding company building commercial space infrastructure. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, specializes in starlab space station, nanoracks. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Voyager Space Defense Voyager Space Defense provides space systems, satellite services, and exploration technologies. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- York Space Systems American company building standard satellite platforms for defense and commercial. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier