Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st century vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. The spacecraft and systems that we design, build and operate have been a part of exploring every planet in our solar system. They have landed on Mars, executed tiny orbits around asteroids, flown past Pluto and explored the Kuiper Belt. The Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to deep space exploration.
To promote, develop, and disseminate scientific research and space and aerospace technology, and to implement Italy’s space policy in accordance with government guidelines: this is the mission of ASI, the public agency established in 1988 and now one of the world’s leading space agencies. With these objectives in mind, the Agency contributes daily to advancing our understanding of the universe and to the development of innovative technologies. In addition to its headquarters in Rome, which also houses the Space Science Data Centre, ASI has operational centers in Matera (Giuseppe Colombo Space Centre), in Selargius near Cagliari (Sardinia Deep Space Antenna), and in Malindi, Kenya (Luigi Broglio Space Centre). It holds stakes in companies in the sector (Altec, e-Geos, SpaceLab) and participates in the E. Amaldi Foundation. ASI also boasts solid diplomatic expertise, which it uses to develop strategic partnerships with all major space agencies.
HEX20 delivers end-to-end satellite mission solutions spanning design, development, qualification, launch integration, deployment, and in-orbit operations. We develop modular and scalable CubeSat to microsatellite platforms supporting technology demonstrations, SATCOM, Earth Observation, PNT, and hosted payload missions across LEO, cislunar, and deep-space environments. Currently, we are executing an Earth Observation constellation integrating SWIR payloads, GHG monitoring instruments, and optical imaging systems with high-bandwidth inter-satellite links (ISL), offering long-term rideshare opportunities. With multiple programs advancing, HEX20 continues to expand its capabilities in launch services, capacity development, and FLATSAT-based training initiatives globally.
Drawing on over 40 years of experience and a unique combination of skills, expertise and cultures, Thales Alenia Space delivers cost-effective solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, environmental monitoring, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space also teams up with Telespazio to form the Space Alliance, which offers a complete range of solutions including services. The Company has more than 8,100 employees in 7 countries with 14 sites in Europe.
Teledyne Space is a trusted global leader in innovative engineered solutions, manufacturing advanced electronics, imaging and sensor systems for space. Working with the world’s foremost space agencies, NASA, ESA, JAXA, and KASA, collaborating on space projects for over half a century, we deliver across a wide range of applications for institutional requirements through to commercial space specifications.
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is the national research institute dedicated to advancing astronomy and space science in the Republic of Korea. KASI conducts cutting-edge research in astrophysics, space exploration, and the development of scientific satellite payloads, contributing to global scientific progress. The institute operates world-class observational facilities and develops innovative space missions and instruments. KASI also actively promotes international collaboration with leading research organizations and plays a key role in fostering public engagement and science outreach. Through its efforts, KASI continues to expand humanity’s understanding of the universe and inspire future generations in science and technology.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence and Security, with a prominent role in the space sector since the 1960s. Through its Space Division, coordinating the Company’s Space Business Unit and its joint ventures Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space, Leonardo operates across the entire space value chain, from satellite manufacturing and advanced equipment development to launch support, satellite operations and geo-information services. The Company contributes to major international programmes in Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation and space exploration, supporting missions and initiatives led by key international agencies and institutions, while driving innovation and scientific progress worldwide.
Nuclear Instruments is an Italian company specialising in advanced electronic systems for scientific research, with a strong focus on astrophysics, space instrumentation, and radiation detection. The company designs space-qualified front-end and back-end electronics, FPGA firmware, control software, and high-performance data acquisition chains for complex detector systems. Its space-related experience includes payload electronics, readout architectures, real-time processing, electronic ground support equipment, low-power neural-network implementation on FPGAs for onboard data processing, and synchronisation of detectors with thousands of acquisition channels. Nuclear Instruments works closely with research institutes and scientific collaborations, translating demanding experimental requirements into reliable hardware, firmware, and software solutions for high-quality scientific data acquisition.
For over fifty years, Pecchioli Research has been designing and manufacturing precision optics for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, scientific research, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Thanks to our proven expertise in optical manufacturing, rigorous quality control, and meticulous process management, we guarantee consistent performance, full traceability, and expert technical support throughout the entire product lifecycle.
We develop customized, reliable optical solutions suitable for highly complex applications.
Science Explorer (SciX) is a NASA-funded digital library operated by the Center for Astrophysics. Building on the successful Astrophysics Data System (ADS), SciX connects researchers to over 35 million records—including literature, data, and software—across astronomy, Earth science, heliophysics, physics, and planetary science. The platform offers a user-friendly search interface with citation tracking and direct links to external datasets. By adhering to FAIR principles and NASA’s open science goals, SciX makes scientific knowledge highly accessible, ultimately fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerating research.
Space It Up! connects Italy’s leading universities, research centers, and companies to advance space research and technology. Through the Space It Up! Program, funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Ministry of University and Research (MUR), it explores nine key research areas, ranging from robotics and autonomous systems to human spaceflight, planetary resources, life sciences, and advanced habitats. By combining academic expertise with industrial know-how, the program addresses critical challenges such as resource mapping, in-situ resource utilization, astronaut health, and bioregenerative life-support systems. Shared infrastructures and coordinated strategies foster collaboration, accelerate technological development, and strengthen space capabilities, contributing to a more sustainable space economy.
Find out more on our website: https://spaceitup.it/
Yuri is a leading commercial space biotech company that leverages the unique conditions of microgravity to research and develop groundbreaking biotechnological innovations and provide an end-to-end implementation service (Yuri Lab-as-a-Service). With over 25 successful research missions and 150+ experiments flown to the ISS, including partnerships with NASA, ESA, GSK, Charité Berlin, and MIT, our interdisciplinary team of aerospace engineers and biologists is taking pharmaceutical and biotech research to a new level—advancing drug discovery, optimized biomaterials, and sustainable food production processes both in space. And offering microgravity simulator products (3D) RPM and (2D) Clinostat for microgravity research on Earth.
