Space Catalogue
Industry
The Portuguese space ecosystem is dynamic and diverse: from start-ups to large companies,
many with proven track records in international markets.
Active Space Technologies is a European based company operating in space, aerospace, nuclear and industry, offering bespoke electro-mechanical systems for extreme harsh environments, such as complex structures (primary, secondary, tertiary), instruments, mechanisms and actuators and wirelesse sensing systems.
Afipre – Ferramentas de Corte is a manufacturer that develops and produces special high-precision cutting tools for the metalworking industry, offering its customers a wide range of customizable and innovative solutions.
Altice is the largest Portuguese telecom. It has been involved in SATCOM for almost 50 years and has vast know-how and experience hosting gateways and control stations from operators. Its teleport facilities in mainland Portugal, Madeira and Azores are the perfect doorway between Europe and the Atlantic.
The Atlantic Space Consortium (ASC) is a partnership specialising in spaceport operations and has created a concept of commercial spaceport for launching small satellites from the Atlantic region. It offers essential services for launch vehicle operators, including optional access to telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) ground stations, propulsion testing, and regulatory assistance. Partner companies provide customised ground support equipment and launch vehicle structures. The ASC also aims to strengthen local and national economies by working with local suppliers and employing local staff. It supports community initiatives through educational projects in collaboration with local schools and universities.
Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles – including the European Ariane and Vega rockets. In addition, BG is a leader in selected satellite products and constellations.
Bluecover is a company specialising in geolocation services that provides solutions to aerospace, surveillance and sports based on real-time tracking technology. The company develops products for the global market, providing services on IoT and mobile applications using Space technology.
CEiiA is an engineering and product development centre promoting the development of technologies, products and systems, conceived, industrialised and operated from Portugal, within the automotive, urban mobility, aeronautics, ocean and space industries.
Controlar has been expanding its business to several advanced industrial applications, supported by skills such as hardware and software development and functional and quality tests for electronic devices. Controlar operates through a global network in Portugal, Spain, Mexico and Malaysia.
CyBELE provides geospatial intelligence to support environmental case management. Applying Earth Observation engineering, computer science and legal expertise, it enables the analysis of unique data to assess and monitor environmental risks or damages.
Deimos Engenharia is a Space systems engineering company providing end-to-end services for space systems, covering small satellite design and integration, micro-launcher subsystems development and operations, Earth observation satellite operations, data provision, applications and services.
Development Seed is an engineering company that accelerates the application of earth data to our most significant global challenges. We leverage earth data, cloud computing, geospatial AI, and product development to provide scientists and decision-makers with a clear view of a rapidly changing planet.
Founded in 1948, Efacec is the largest Portuguese Group in the electric field, present in several countries, exporting to all continents. Efacec focuses on developing products and systems for infrastructural sectors such as energy, environment, industry, transportation, electric mobility and space.
Eptune Engineering is a product-driven company dedicated to the development of new solutions for Space and Wind industries.
Hardware-oriented engineering, Evoleo is an SME focused on on-board computers, power subsystems, digital design and EGSE activities in both traditional and New Space.
Eyecon Group is a private company that was founded in 2017 to develop innovative solutions in remote sensing applications using machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms, particularly in predicting Natural Disasters, such as floods, landslides and toxic algae.
ForModAn is a startup company that provides IT solutions for data analysis and modelling in the environmental sector. ForModAn has extensive experience modelling and monitoring forest growth and material balances using remotely sensed data at multiple spatial and temporal scales.
GMV is a privately owned technological group with an international presence. Founded in 1984, GMV offers solutions, services and products in Space, aeronautics, automotive, cybersecurity, defence & security, finance, industry, healthcare, digital public Services, and intelligent Transportation Systems.
We are a service bureau of metal additive manufacturing by laser powder bed fusion.
ISQ is present over the entire Space supply chain and has interacted with most of the main European actors in the sector. In the upstream side of the supply chain, ISQ has a track record of R&D activities of space hardware up to TRL6. ISQ is the single Portuguese entity with a permanent team at the European Space Center in Kourou. In the Downstream side, ISQ develops EO services aiming the monitoring of infrastructures and assessment of mineral resources, for our industrial clients.
K1 DIGITAL is a Digital Transformation company focused on the integration of 4th industrial revolution technologies, based on an Earth Observation Artificial Intelligence platform, intelligent process automation and mobility interfaces, among others.
LeoLabs is transforming space operations. We provide the data and insights critical for mission success, from start to finish. With our global radar coverage, advanced analytics, and technical expertise, companies and governments around the world rely on us to realize their space ambitions.
LRB is an environmental consultancy company, based in Braga. LRB can offer their know-how and expertise in several business areas such as environment, sustainable energy, geography, GIS, FTTH, tourism, augmented reality, urbanism and strategical planning.
Active in the Space sector since 2002, Lusospace is a high-tech engineering company working on highly critical systems. Our multidisciplinary engineering teams design, develop, integrate, and test the most advanced and innovative technologies and components.
MATEREO is developing a data-driven platform designed to provide insights, metrics, and forecasts on the current state and evolution of the structural integrity of bridges and other critical assets. Our goal is to streamline data collection and information access, thereby enabling global decision-support strategies that safeguard these assets and prevent human losses due to potential structural failures.
Recognizing the threat Quantum Computing poses to current encryption, Quantum Keys Distribution (QKD) systems ensure top-tier security for long-range communication. N10gled is pioneering R&D for the future of data security using QKD products/solutions in view of Quantum Keys as a Service (QkaS).
The goal is to develop, manufacture and supply aerospace products, systems and technology. The company aims to sustain the growth of the Portuguese space industry following the Portuguese Space strategy. OHB Portugal deals with the development and implementation of microsatellite space systems.
Omnidea is an Aerospace and Energy company, with 20 years of heritage, focused on Propulsion for satellites and rockets, Integration of aerospace platforms, Advanced Manufacturing and Energy Systems for Non-Spatial applications.
Present Technologies is an innovation company with over 20 years of experience providing world-class software solutions. We work in the space sector, providing GNSS and Space Weather monitoring products for the aviation sector, focused on improving the safety of GNSS-based landing procedures.
Created on the 1st of April 1978, Ricardo & Barbosa is one of the largest national references in the manufacture of high-precision tools for the automobile, electronics, aeronautics and oil & gas industries, present in twenty-six countries around the world. We are experts in tooling design & manufacturing.
With over 25 years of experience, Sinuta is a world leader in satellite communications equipment production and has customers worldwide. Our people’s competence and dedication, quality, customer service, and innovation are the main pillars that hold our leading position.
Space Engineer is a company that develops impact-protective composites to absorb and dissipate high-speed debris strikes.
SpaceWay’s mission is to inspire, educate and connect the next generation of explorers, aspiring to build national capacity among students and professionals, as well as develop innovative technologies in the area of small satellites and astrodynamics.
Spotlite is a startup focused in infrastructure monitoring through remote sensing and Earth Observation imagery. Its platform provides actionable analytics on structural health and risk, using satellite data to track ground motion, vegetation, and other hazards. Designed for infrastructure managers in transport and energy, it offers an online platform with an integrated WebGIS environment. Its multi-hazard early-warning system enables timely preventive measures to avoid critical failures.
Founded in 2020 in the TECLABS, Synopsis Planet is a startup from the Laboratory for Scientific and Space Instrumentation and Modelling conceived with the goal of transferring academic know-how to the new space industry. Our flagship activities are framed within the HELENA and the HERA missions,
Founded in 2017 in the field of geodesy and geomatics. We combine scientific knowledge with field experience and focus on developing and implementing optimal solutions for Geo-applications.
Thales Edisoft Portugal has a long-standing experience in system development and integration in the domains of Defence and Security, including naval systems, C4ISR, airspace defence, and maritime surveillance. The company offers industry leading products and services such as space systems, air traffic management, telecommunications and cybersecurity.
ThothX is a world leading supplier of Deep Space Radar (DSR) data as a service. We provide low latency, ground-based DSR data on objects in geostationary (GEO) orbits for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and civil Space Traffic Management (STM) using our proprietary, digital Earthfence DSR technology.
Valispace is a digital management tool for Dynamic Engineering Data supporting managed data operations that help streamline product development across the entire organisation and enable leaner approaches to hardware engineering.
VisionSpace is a New Space company developing enterprise-grade software solutions for science and commercial satellite missions. We are a reliable and experienced partner for satellite and ground station monitoring and control systems, using automation and artificial intelligence applications.
AeroSpacefy is an aerospace engineering company, created through a spin-off from the Brazilian Orbital Engenharia. With 20 years of experience in space systems, AeroSpacefy has a broad portfolio, providing space-related services and products.
AgroInsider works with satellite data and provides large-scale MRV – Monitoring, Reporting and Verifying, CO2 Stocks, CO2, water, mineral fertilizers footprints using AI, remote and proximal sensing tools, helping businesses be more efficient and reduce their footprint.
Amorim Cork Composites researches, develops and manufactures sustainable and high-performance cork composite solutions for several applications in multiple industries such as aerospace, panels and composites, automotive, seals and gaskets, power industry, construction, among others. Our industry raw material is 100% natural, which allows us to promote a circular, sustainable economy at all stages of the industrial process.
In ATLAR we provide an intelligent ecosystem where hardware and software transform your sensing and compute infrastructure, from cloud and HPC/HTC of the research world to space and manufacturing industry.
BEEVERYCREATIVE develops and markets 3D printing technology, starting with the design of its own commercial portfolio, consisting of innovative and multi-award-winning 3D printers, recognized for their reliability and usability. BEEVC also designs and develops special projects on request.
BH4U is developing next-generation solutions for skin-interacting medical devices that improve health and quality of life, maintaining skin health by using sustainable biomaterials.
A spinoff company of the University of Coimbra, Bold Robotics is dedicated to developing and implementing state-of-the-art technology for dangerous and harsh environments. Bold Robotics has a highly skilled team with expertise in mechatronics, robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and remote sensing.
Connected is a Space tech company determined to provide easily accessible connectivity for everyone, everything, everywhere. CONNECTED aims to affordably connect humankind, unleashing a new wave of IoT-based business models while contributing to bridging the digital divide.
At Critical Software, we engineer change, helping to build a better and safer world. Since 1998, we’ve helped companies in global industries like space, aviation, transport, energy, healthcare and finance, building trusted solutions and meeting the most demanding standards for safety and performance.
D-Orbit is a last-mile supplier of satellites, orbital transportation, space logistics, mission control as a service, and space waste management services to optimize operations in orbit and on the ground.
Dragonfly Aerospace is an industry leader in high-performance imaging satellites and payloads. Our turnkey solutions for imaging satellites get these strategic assets operational on orbit with the minimum time, cost, and risk.
EDISOFT has a long-standing experience in system development and integration in the domains of Defence and Security, including Naval Systems and Maritime Security, and offers products and services to markets such as Space Systems, Air Traffic Management, Telecommunications and Cybersecurity.
Engenhotec offers competing globally engineering products and systems development, providing machining of high precision prototypes and moulds, metal 3D sintering and high precision finishing.
ESA Space Solutions Portugal focus on Portuguese entities searching for support in the context of space/ESA activities. It manages the national downstream activities from ESA in Portugal, also offering personalised ESA consultant and tailored project management support.
Eye2Map is a company focused on drone mapping, image processing and geographic information services using remote sensing and photogrammetry techniques applied to the environment and engineering.
FHP is an engineering company with 30+ flight missions. Our core business is designing, manufacturing and assembling thermal hardware, MLI blankets, mechanical hardware, MGSEs and structural items, lightweight mechanical components, struts and COPVs. FHP provides structural/thermal analysis and bake-out services.
GEOSAT is a leading satellite operator, with headquarters in Portugal, being one of only two Very-High Resolution optical data providers in Europe. GEOSAT delivers Earth Observation products and services based on very high-resolution imagery and extensive coverage from its own satellites. The services are developed by in-house experts and analytics, to provide our customers with near real-time, ready-to-use data and insights.
Ilex Space aims at providing a holistic view of space missions, as space is becoming, seamlessly, ever more part of our lives. Ilex Space is focused on helping “New Space” companies, and established industry players, develop their business, that will flourish into the space of the future.
Integrated global solutions in logistics and transportation with personalized service for the Space sector; but also in maritime transport, air transport, ground transport, multimodal transport, warehouse logistics, lifting equipment and cranes, customs duty and customs broker.
LC Technologies is a small company that builds innovative high-tech microwave/millimetre-wave instrumentation for research. We rely on a small team and well-equipped labs capable of dealing from Microwave to THz, providing custom specialised modules to complete scientific instruments.
Localista.tech is an Information Technology company that provides innovative geospatial services and products for real estate, smart cities, transportation and tourism. Aiming at real estate brokers who want to increase the conversion rate of home seekers through an online-to-offline strategy.
The company’s core activity consists of the acquisition, storage, analysis, exploration and mapping of spatial data, with particular emphasis on producing satellite-based cartography dedicated to the sectors of commerce and industry.
ML Analytics designs Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to model, extract and act upon the knowledge hidden in data. It designs, develops and deploys SoA projects of data analytics, data science and machine learning.
As integrator for small satellites, N3O manages the complexity of developing and deploying EO systems, creating for the first time a satellite manufacturer in Portugal. N3O is the result of a partnership between CEiiA, GEOSAT and a strategic satellite development partner.
Founded in September 2020, Neuraspace is a startup focused on optimising space traffic and debris management. Its AI-based Space Traffic Management (STM) solution enhances efficiency for satellite operators, protecting assets from orbital collisions. Neuraspace specialises in space situational awareness (SSA), traffic management, and manoeuvre optimisation.
Open Cosmos design, build and operate space missions, providing access to satellite data and insights on a global scale. Our vision is to simplify access to space, providing organisations all around the world with the insights they need to make changes that, in time, will better protect our planet.
OPTIMAL’s mission is to provide integrated solutions from design to manufacturing for high-end products. It comprises the full chain from concept, design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly and testing until the integration of the product.
RFA Portugal develops and qualifies composite and metal structures for the RFA ONE launcher system, enabling high performance and customer-oriented service of the launcher, as well as low production costs. Activities are focused on the structures of the Redshift Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), the payload fairing and the Launch Vehicle separation flanges, as well as on their maturation towards series production.
Sintersa designs, manufactures and supplies electrical interconnection components and systems for professional applications in harsh environments, offering customised solutions in components, production and on-site assembly.
Spaceo is developing upstream products for the space industry focused on four verticals: clean space, recovery of space assets, exploration and habitats. Spaceo is developing a series of innovations on inflatable & deployable structures and providing engineering services for the Space industry.
Space Ballistics capitalizes on the technologies and knowledge developed at the Hypersonic Plasma Laboratory by focusing on atmospheric entry technologies, developing technology prototypes and engineering services on a laboratory-to-market basis.
Space Layer Technologies is a startup incubated at Instituto Pedro Nunes, since 2015, promoted by ESA-Business Incubation Center Portugal. It develops solutions based on Earth Observation for several verticals: civil protection, illegal construction, real estate, monitoring roads, tourism and infrastructures.
Spin.Works, founded in 2006, develops optical instruments with real-time processing and guidance systems for applications including Earth observation and space missions. It also provides satellite and drone/UAV remote sensing services for precision agriculture, forestry, and land surveying. Its global subscription-based app, www.mapp.it, leverages AI and satellite/drone data to provide insights for decision-making without requiring expert knowledge.
Stratosphere builds upon the legacy of Critical Materials. With extensive experience in advanced critical applications of materials and structures, the company maintains the same disruptive DNA and redefines its focus to become a leading Global Provider of Advanced Cyberphysical Systems.
Tekever is currently leading the market in unmanned systems technology and services, developing next-generation satellite systems and advanced RF payloads, and helping customers digitally transform their business. We provide our customers a constant edge, helping them deliver their mission.
Tesselo uses space imagery augmented with Artificial Intelligence (AI), leveraging open data to produce spatial intelligence for natural resources management and climatic risk mitigation. Provides automated asset monitoring services at scale in four sectors: forestry, infrastructure, insurance, urban planning.
THEIA focus on the development of a monitoring system for archaeological sites and cultural landscapes through satellite data. It’s also centred on the creation of 3D digital content, including laser scanning, 3D modelling and digital photogrammetry applied to landscape, buildings and heritage sites.
Founded in 2007, UbiWhere has an innate desire to change the world and is focused on Research, Development and Innovation of software-based solutions in the areas of Smart Cities, Telecommunications and Internet of the Future, and New Technologies, aiming to improve everyone’s lives.
VirtuaCrop’s mission is to provide an easy, intuitive, and affordable method for farmers to know their soils better. We aim to empower farmers through data to make informed management decisions.