Discover the groundbreaking companies driving the NewSpace Economy. From revolutionary space travel solutions to cutting edge satellite technology, these innovators are shaping the next frontier of exploration and economic growth. Explore their stories, technologies, and contributions to a thriving global space ecosystem.
Impulse Space Propulsion is redefining in-space transportation with cutting-edge orbital transfer vehicles and last-mile delivery services. By providing reliable, cost-effective solutions, the company enables faster access to final orbits, supporting commercial, defense, and scientific missions in an evolving space economy.
Location: Redondo Beach, California, USA
Impulso.Space delivers unrivaled end-to-end launch logistics and mission management services for NewSpace operators.
Location: Padua, Italy
Lightigo Space s.r.o., established in 2022 in Brno, Czech Republic, specializes in rapid elemental analysis using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). The company focuses on developing technologies for in-situ resource utilization and planetary exploration, contributing to advancements in space research.
Location: Renneská třída 329/13, 639 00 Brno, Czech Republic
NASTAR Center is the benchmark facility in the U.S. for human spaceflight physiology and training. With FAA‑approved programs, high‑performance human centrifuge, altitude and decompression chambers, and a broad suite of both research and commercial courses, it delivers mission‑critical readiness for spaceflight participants, aviation crews, and researchers alike.
Location: Southampton, Pennsylvania, USA
A US-based hardware innovator focused on enabling safe, flavorful, and hygienic cooking in microgravity and low-gravity environments for future space missions.
Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA
A digital media outlet founded by passionate space enthusiasts, Space Voyaging delivers timely, technical, and engaging coverage of space exploration, science, and industry developments—aiming to resonate with both newcomers and seasoned followers alike.
Location: Milan, Italy
Air Zero G, founded in 2012, is a France-based aerospace company offering parabolic flight services to simulate microgravity. Through research flights, astronaut training, and commercial zero-g experiences, Air Zero G plays a vital role in advancing space research and public engagement with space sciences. With over a decade of expertise and collaboration with European space institutions, the company remains a leader in the European zero-gravity flight sector.
Location: France
A-SpaX (Affordable Space Access B.V.), founded in 2022 and based in Delft, Netherlands, aims to make space accessible for various industries by providing infrastructure for manufacturing and research in microgravity environments.
Location: HS Delft, Netherlands
Absolut System is a leading provider of advanced cryogenic technologies and thermal management solutions for space, defense, and industrial applications. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative cooling systems, cryogenic propulsion technologies, and high-performance thermal insulation solutions for extreme environments.
Location: Seyssinet-Pariset, France
AcTLAbS, established in 2022 in Munich, Germany, focuses on creating AI-based CubeSat solutions for space debris detection.
Location: Munich, Germany
Adventus Interstellar, founded in 2020 and based in Luxembourg, focuses on developing rover-landing systems utilizing tensegrity structures to achieve ultra-low-cost space transportation solutions. The company emerged from the Argentinian space competition "Open Space" and has been recognized by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre's Start-up Support Programme. Their notable project, Pulqui XXI, aims to perform the smallest and most cost-effective lunar landing to date.
Location: Luxembourg
Airbus Defence and Space, a division of Airbus SE, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced aerospace and defense systems. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the division delivers a wide range of products and services, including satellites, spacecraft, and launch vehicles, to customers worldwide.
Location: Toulouse, France