Top Space Tech Companies in Europe

Aerospace Defense Review is proud to present the Top Space Tech Companies in Europe, a prestigious recognition in the industry. The top company award acknowledges the outstanding reputation and trust these companies have built with their customers and industry peers, as reflected in the numerous nominations we received from our subscribers. The top companies were chosen after a rigorous evaluation by a distinguished panel of C-level executives, industry experts, and editorial board.

    Top Space Tech Companies in Europe

  • EJR-Quartz delivers high-quality, carefully crafted content and hands-on support for all communication activities. Established in 1999, it directly employs 75 people of 20 nationalities in six European countries, and can call on its extensive network of trusted and experienced freelance specialist writers.

  • Spacetalk is a Swiss-based platform that pioneers global space traffic coordination through neutral and secure data exchange. It enables governments, commercial operators and research institutions to share orbital information, publish manoeuvre intentions and prevent collisions without compromising autonomy. By treating communication as shared infrastructure, Spacetalk fosters trust, reduces debris and safeguards the long-term sustainability of outer space.

  • OHB

    OHB

    OHB SE is a leading European space company, specialising in satellite systems, space applications, and aerospace structures. With key subsidiaries like OHB System AG and MT Aerospace AG, OHB drives innovation in navigation systems, space exploration, and digital technology, shaping the future of space.

  • TESAT

    TESAT

    TESAT-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG is a leading provider of advanced satellite communication technologies, specialising in laser and RF products for telecommunications, navigation, and Earth observation. The company offers engineering, operations, and parts services, focusing on innovation in satellite communications and space applications.

  • Beyond Gravity

    Beyond Gravity

    Beyond Gravity is a leader in space technology, providing payload adapter systems and critical components for space missions.The company supports satellite and launcher projects, delivering innovation and sustainable solutions for both commercial and institutional customers worldwide.

  • D-Orbit

    D-Orbit

    D-Orbit is a leader in space logistics, providing last-mile satellite delivery, orbital transportation, mission control as a service, and space waste management. the company focuses on sustainable space infrastructure, enabling the trillion-dollar space economy and human expansion in orbit.

  • Saltantis

    Saltantis

    Saltantis is a leading Space Technology company specializing in Earth Observation and Universe Exploration. The compnay provides innovative, customizable satellite solutions with high-resolution optical payloads, focusing on agility and spectral capture to meet end-users' specific geo-requirements for remote sensing.

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