Satellite Manufacturers and Subcontractors

• AAC Clyde Space: New Space company that specialises in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses, governments, and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space. This data has a vast range of applications, from weather forecasting to precision farming to environmental monitoring, and is essential to improving our quality of life on Earth.
• AEC-Able Engineering: In the aerospace industry ABLE Engineering Inc. is the leading independent supplier of deployable structures, providing hardware for NASA, the military and nearly every major aerospace prime contractor. ABLE produces deployable booms, solar arrays, antenna structures, and many other aerospace mechanisms. 
• Aeroflex: Aeroflex Incorporated is a multi-faceted high technology company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a diverse range of microelectronic, and test and measurement products. Much of Aeroflex's success in the semiconductor market is attributed to its space qualified and radiation hardened products used in satellite communications. 
• Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus Group – known as EADS until January 1, 2014 – is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. The Group comprises Airbus as a leading global manufacturer of highly innovative commercial aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space as defence and space leader in Europe, providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft as well as space systems, equipment and services, and Airbus Helicopters which offers the widest range of civil and military helicopters in the world. Airbus Group is a major partner in the Eurofighter consortium and a stakeholder in the missile systems provider MBDA and a 50% partner in turboprop aircraft maker, ATR.
• Aitech: Thanks to continuous development efforts and innovative technological approaches, Aitech has earned an outstanding reputation in the radiation-tolerant electronics for space market segment.
• Amptek: Amptek is a recognized world leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art preamplifiers, instrumentation, and components for the satellite, laboratory, analytical, and portable instrumentation industries. Space Applications of Amptek's products include hybrid preamplifiers, front end electronics, plasma analyzers, dosimeters, and high voltage supplies. 
• Anaren: An innovation-driver in its market segment, Anaren, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells complex microwave signal distribution networks and components for the wireless communications, satellite communications, medical, optics, automotive, and defense electronics markets.
• APCO Technologies: Through its various activities within ESA projects APCO Technologies SA has gained a recognised experience in different fields within space activities such as design, manufacturing, integration and test of flight hardware and design, manufacturing, integration and tests of MGSE. Furthermore, theirr operators located at the ISDC (Integral Space Data Centre in Versoix, Geneva) process the data transmitted by the INTEGRAL satellite.
• Ardé: ARDÉ offers pressure vessel and propulsion systems to the aerospace industry. Its products are found on launch vehicles, satellites, spacecraft, the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station.
• ATK: ATK is a $2.4 billion advanced weapon and space systems company with approximately 13,700 employees and operations in 23 states.  The company is the world's leading supplier of solid propulsion systems.
• Austrian Aerospace: Austrian Aerospace GmbH is the largest supplier of space products and related ground support equipment in Austria, focusing on electronics, mechanisms and thermal hardware. Austrian Aerospace is owned by the Swedish-based Saab Ericsson Space Group.
• Ball Aerospace &Technologies Corp: Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. (BATC) designs and manufactures complete spacecraft and space systems; space and scientific sensors; cryogenic subsystems, communication and antenna systems, video products, and provides systems engineering services for commercial and government customers.
• Boeing Space Systems: Since 1961, Boeing Satellite Systems has developed and produced state-of-the-art space and communications systems for military, commercial and scientific uses. These systems supply communications and meteorological observations for domestic and international customers and meet many of the military and scientific space system requirements of the U.S. government.
• Bradford Engineering: Bradford Engineering B.V. is a hundred percent Dutch company, specialized in engineering, design and development, production and test of spaceflight components and systems. Numerous Bradford products have flown in space and Bradford is one of the leading space engineering companies in The Netherlands.
• Broad Reach Engineering: Broad Reach Engineering is a privately owned business, dedicated to building space flight hardware, software, and vehicles that serve the needs of the science and space technology community.
• CAEN Aerospace: CAEN S.p.A. Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari is one of the most important industrial spin offs of the Italian Nuclear Physics Research. CAEN provides the design and production of high reliability electronics for Space applications and collaborates with the main Space Agencies (NASA, ESA, ASI, CNES). 
• CMC Electronics Cincinnati: CMC Electronics Cincinnati formerly known as "Cincinnati Electronics," is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of space and missile electronics, infrared detection, communications and electronic warfare. 
• CRISA: Computadoras, Redes e Ingeniería, S.A. (CRISA) is a spanish company, founded in 1985 to develop and manufacture electronics and software products for aerospace applications (satellites, launchers, space station, and space transportation), and for defense and telecommunications sectors. From its origin CRISA has actively contributed to most of the european space programmes and the European Space Agency (ESA) is by far the principal market of the company. 
• Dutch Space B.V. : Dutch Space is Europe's leading manufacturer of solar arrays for spacecraft. The solar array programme ranges from telecom and science, to earth and observation applications. Dutch Space is also an important supplier of launcher structural systems.
• EADS Space Services: EADS SPACE Services is a 100%-owned dedicated subsidiary of EADS SPACE for development and promotion of satellite services, concentrating on military telecommunications and navigation. Its wholly-owned Paradigm subsidiaries have pioneered a service provision route to delivery of military communications capacity. 
• EaglePicher: From the first Apollo mission to the last, EaglePicher Technologies, LLC was there, supplying battery power for such vehicles as the Apollo command module and the lunar excursion module. Today, EaglePicher continues to supply the world's most advanced satellites with a variety of batteries, materials and electronics. 
• Frequency Electronics: Founded in 1961 as a research and development company, FEI's goal from inception has been to provide the most advanced control of frequency and time- the essential factor for communication and data transfer in electronic spacecraft systems, in telecommunications networks, and in certain military applications.
• GEO-Ring: GEO-Ring is an aggresive proposal to kick-start the On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) industry in Europe. It consists of a tanker spacecraft that stores propellant and a chaser spacecraft that performs missions from the tanker to the satellites. 
• Honeywell: From the very start of the United States' space program, Honeywell Space Systems has been providing quality products that have contributed to the mission success of many different and varied space platforms. Honeywell has provided thousands of devices required for accurate momentum control, pointing, vibration isolation, guidance and navigation, semi-conductors, data control and other satellite, launch vehicle, missile and interceptor products. 
• ILC Dover: Whether protecting man in hostile environments or developing high-stressed inflatable devices, or specialized aerospace hardware, ILC has an enviable record of performance. 
• Interpoint: With over thirty years of experience, Interpoint is a first source for power conversion products for space and other hi-rel applications. Interpoint has provided innovative power solutions for space applications where size, weight and reliability are critical to mission success. Interpoint is a part of the Electronics Group of Crane Aerospace & Electronics.
• Jena-Optronik GmbH: Founded in 1992, Jena-Optronik GmbH develops and produces optoelectronic instruments and systems, laser control sensors, and software for the international aerospace industry and safety applications. Today Jena-Optronik GmbH is a leading sensor company in Europe.
• Kearfott: Kearfott Guidance & Navigation Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and supports highly reliable, quality products that satisfy the land, air, sea and space navigation and guidance requirements of military and commercial customers worldwide.
• L'Garde: L'Garde, Inc. is a manufacturer of inflatable space hardware and data electronic recorders. L'Garde has designed and fabricated lightweight objects for space since 1971, when MIT/Lincoln Laboratory contracted for the Inflatable Exoatmospheric Object, a warhead decoy.
• Lockheed Martin Space Systems: Space Systems Company, a major business area of Lockheed Martin, is a world leader in the design, production and integration of launch vehicles and systems, spacecraft for telecommunications, remote sensing and space science, as well as missile systems for defensive and strategic missions.
• M/A-COM: M/A-COM has more than 30 years of experience providing RF and microwave products to space programs. M/A-COM has been a trusted supplier to most of the major satellite producers throughout the world, with centers of excellence in both the U.S. and Europe focused on space programs. 
• MacDonald Dettwiler: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) is an information company that provides customers around the world with essential information used for decision making in the workplace. For customers who need operational systems to carry out their primary mission, MDA offers a range of information and robotic systems to monitor the planet, to support defence and public safety, and to assist in space operations.
• Malin Space Science Systems: Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS) was established in 1990 to design, develop, and operate instruments to fly on unmanned spacecraft.
• Marotta: Marotta designs and manufactures fluid control systems, components and actuators designed specifically for the Aerospace, Military, Space and Industrial markets. 
Applications include reaction control systems on launch vehicles and small satellites.

Maxwell Technologies Microelectronics:

Maxwell Technologies Microelectronics is a leader in providing semiconductor components and single board computers for military and space. They provide radiation hardened microelectronic components and single board computers to the space community.

• MCL: MCL, Inc. has been a world-leading manufacturer of power amplifiers and systems for the satellite communications market for over 40 years. Today, MCL provides a broad line of both Klystron and TWT tube amplifiers for a wide range of low to high power applications. 
• MD Robotics: MD Robotics is a wholly owned subsidiary of MacDonald,Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) of Richmond, B.C. MD Robotics is the prime contractor to the Canadian Space Agency for the Mobile Servicing System, a sophisticated robotic system critical to the assembly, maintenance and servicing of the International Space System.
• Michigan Aerospace: Michigan Aerospace Corporation (MAC) core business areas include Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) systems to measure the wind in the atmosphere from the ground and space; optical systems to improve the performance of manned and unmanned stealth aircraft & weapon systems; mechanisms for autonomous vehicles operating in space and undersea environments; a line of standard optical products as well as custom optical services; and software for computer vision applications.
• Moog: Moog is a worldwide manufacturer of precision motion control components and systems for aerospace, industrial and military applications. Moog has a very high market share in satellite propulsion controls and steering controls for launch vehicles.
• NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems: NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems, Ltd. has consolidated the technology and knowledge that have fostered space development unit now into a new, fresh start. They have realized a system that provides development and manufacturing of space development and application systems, such as satellites, and total system services.
• Northrop Grumman Space Technology: From space segment to ground systems, from satellite constellations to component-level technologies, Space Technology manages the development and advances the technology for the full range of defense, communications, earth-observing and scientific missions.  Since delivering the first contractor-built satellite, Pioneer 1, to NASA in 1958, Space Technology has built and launched more than 195 spacecraft and 300 sensors and science instruments.
• OHB-System: OHB-System is the No. 1 German company in the small-satellite segment. With its experience in developing systems and sub-systems for small satellites, OHB-System is able to handle complex projects such as SAR-Lupe the first German satellite-based reconnaissance system as the system manager.
• Orbitec: Headquartered in Madison, ORBITEC is Wisconsin’s aerospace research and product development leader. Major developments are occurring in controlled environment systems for spaceflight, advanced rocket propulsion systems, advanced ground vehicle navigation and control systems, and many other sensors, instrument, and systems developments.
• Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion: Pratt & Whitney's liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors have both advanced space exploration and bolstered the defense of the United States. Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion has powered missions to nearly every planet in the solar system and has supported the Space Shuttle program from its inception.
• PSI: ATK PSI Operations is the largest manufacturer of propellant and pressurant tanks for the space industry. PSI's extensive product line includes propellant tanks, some containing elastomeric diaphragms or propellant management devices (PMDs), pressurant tanks, xenon tanks, and motor cases.
• QinetiQ Space: QinetiQ Space, the leading Belgian small space systems company, provides advanced small satellites, advanced space mechanisms & structures, and instruments & facilities for micro gravity research in manned and unmanned missions.
• Raytheon: Raytheon is an industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business aviation and special mission aircraft providing integrated mission systems to meet the critical defense and non-defense needs of its customers.
• Rocketdyne: Rocketdyne was created to build rocket engines in support of national defense and U.S. involvement in space. Since the founding of Rocketdyne in 1955, the company has evolved into a global leader in applied power, from the world's most sophisticated aerospace propulsion systems to space-borne electrical power.
• Routes: Routes AstroEngineering designs and builds instruments and subsystems for space science applications, including Space Transport System (STS) and International Space Station (ISS) payload. Routes performs complete systems design, including mechanical, thermal, and optical elements.
• Saab Ericsson Space: Saab Ericsson Space is an independent supplier of highly qualified equipment to the international space industry. They specialize in digital and microwave electronics and antennas to satellite manufacturers and supply payload adapters and separation systems as well as guidance systems to launch providers and sounding rocket operators.
• Saft: For many years, Saft has been the main supplier of batteries for Ariane launchers. Saft batteries are used on all types of satellites, ranging from Geostationary (GEO) to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Low Earth Orbits (LEO) and microsatellites. 
• SBS Technologies: SBS Technologies designs and manufactures embedded board level products used in the Space systems, test laboratories and simulators. Additionally, SBS provides interfaces for analog & discrete I/O as well as space and ground-based chassis solutions.
• SEAKR Engineering: SEAKR Engineering Incorporated is acknowledged throughout the aerospace industry as the World’s leading supplier of solid state recorders for spacecraft. Since it’s inception, the company has designed and built over ninety-two (92) spacecraft solid state memory systems. Over 55 of these systems have launched and are operating flawlessly
• SENER: SENER capability in the field of aerospace is fully recognised in Spain and throughout the world, a fact clearly demonstrated by there being more than 17 satellites at present in orbit with company-supplied equipment on board.
• Servo: Servo Corporation of America is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of components for satellite attitude determination, Earth resource monitoring, infrared detectors, and radio navigation systems for harbors and airports.
• Snecma: Snecma is a major supplier of propulsion systems and equipment for satellites and space vehicles. Over 350 satellites to date have used Snecma engines and other equipment. Snecma also offers rocket propulsion systems for all launcher stages. It has developed world-class technologies in this field, with products used not only by Ariane, but also on Boeing's Delta III and IV launchers.
• Sodern: Sodern has been developing cutting-edge technology for the space, defense and neutron analysis markets for 60 years. It is our conviction that experience is an essential factor for excellence and credibility and throughout our history we have been able to capitalize on this strength to generate breakthrough innovations.
• Space Systems/Loral: Building on more than 45 years of pioneering spacecraft development, Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has become a premier producer of reliable communications and weather satellites. The company, a subsidiary of Loral Space and Communications, designs, builds, and tests satellites, subsystems, and payloads; provides orbital testing; procures insurance and launch services; and manages mission operations from Mission Control Center in Palo Alto.
• Spacebridge Networks Corporation: SpaceBridge Networks Corporation is focused on the broadband satellite network market. The company offers engineering design, development, manufacturing and integration of network products for all aspects of multimedia satellite networks. 
• SpaceDev: SpaceDev creates and sells affordable and innovative space products and solutions to government and commercial enterprises. SpaceDev products and solutions include the design, manufacture, marketing and operation of sophisticated micro and nano satellites, hybrid rocket-based orbital Maneuvering and orbital Transfer Vehicles (MoTVs) as well as safe sub-orbital and orbital hybrid rocket-based propulsion systems. 
• Spectrolab: Spectrolab was founded in 1956, and is one of the world's leading suppliers of photovoltaic solar cells, solar panels, searchlights, and solar simulators. With an employee population of approximately 400, Spectrolab has been supplying solar array panels to the space industry for 40 years.
• Spur Electron: Originally established to offer Component Engineering services to the Space and Aerospace community, Spur has significantly increased its capability to include High-Rel Component Procurement, Laboratory Services, and Clean Room based Assembly and Manufacturing facilities.
• SunSpace: SunSpace and Information Systems (Pty) Ltd. is a provider of high-performance systems and solutions to the international aerospace market. SunSpace focuses on small- and micro-satellite systems, offering clients the complete design and development of high-performance satellites and payloads, related sub-systems, support equipment, and ground applications.
• Surrey Satellites Technology Ltd: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited is an enterprise company formed in 1985 by the University of Surrey to commercialise the results of its innovative small satellite engineering research. Today, SSTL employs over 200 staff and has been involved in 23 small satellite missions, making it the most successful and experienced small satellite supplier in the world.
• Swales Aerospace: During its 25-year history, Swales has offered a full range of aerospace engineering services. Swales is the global leader in the development and manufacture of two-phase thermal solutions for spaceflight applications, and is a small satellite mission provider.
• Teledyne Brown Engineering: Teledyne offers unparalleled experience in the integration of mission payload experiments, materials processing in space, every aspect of mission planning, and the design, production, and testing of mission software and ground support equipment.
• Tethers Unlimited: Tethers Unlimited, Inc. (TUI) is a research and development company specializing in advanced space technologies and scientific computing solutions. TUI was founded in 1994 to develop products based upon space tether technologies. Over the past several years, TUI has expanded its focus and expertise to address technology needs in spacecraft grappling systems, radiation protection architectures, distributed sensor systems, and other advanced space technology areas. 
• Thales Alenia Space: Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%), is a key European player in space telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, exploration and orbital infrastructures. Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio form the two parent companies' “Space Alliance”, which offers a complete range of services and solutions. Because of its unrivaled expertise in dual (civil/military) missions, constellations, flexible payloads, altimetry, meteorology and high-resolution optical and radar instruments, Thales Alenia Space is the natural partner to countries that want to expand their space program. The company posted consolidated revenues of 2.1 billion euros in 2015, and has 7,500 employees in eight countries.
• Thales Electron Devices: Since the invention of traveling wave tubes, Thales Electron Devices has made its mark by perfectly matching innovative technology to real market needs. Today, their proven capabilities have made TED the world's leading supplier of TWTs for commercial satellites.
• TNO Space: As a prominent player in the Dutch knowledge infrastructure, TNO has the mission to be the crucial link from Research & Development to the commercial exploitation of knowledge in terms of new products and services. With respect to space-related activities TNO has nearly 35 years of experience, with over 60 fulltime equivalent staff dedicated to space activities.
• ZIN Technologies: Headquartered in Cleveland, ZIN Technologies, Inc. is a growing provider of engineered systems to NASA, the Department of Defense, and major aerospace customers.  ZIN-Tech has supported the full life-cycle development of space experiments from the conceptual design to on-orbit in-flight operations.