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Lena Okajima — ALE Co.

• HQ: Tokyo, Japan

• Category: Space Entertainment / Satellites

• What the company does: ALE develops satellite-based entertainment experiences, including artificial meteor showers.

• Notable themes: Space culture, creative technology, commercial satellites.

Neha Satak — Astrome

• HQ: India

• Category: Space Communications

• What the company does: Astrome develops high-capacity satellite communication technologies designed to improve broadband connectivity.

• Notable themes: Connectivity, telecom, satellite communications.

Claudia Kessler + Inka Helmke — Astronautin

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Human Spaceflight / STEM Advocacy

• What the company does: Astronautin is an initiative focused on enabling Germany’s first female astronaut mission while advancing STEM visibility and representation.

• Notable themes: Human spaceflight, astronautics, education.

Katie King + Leonor Teles — BioOrbit

• HQ: United Kingdom

• Category: Space Biotechnology / Microgravity Research

• What the company does: BioOrbit is a space biotechnology company focused on manufacturing and improving pharmaceutical products in microgravity. The company develops systems to crystallise and produce advanced medicines in space, leveraging the unique conditions of orbit to enable higher-quality drug development and novel therapeutics.

• Notable themes: Space biotech, microgravity manufacturing, pharmaceutical innovation, life sciences in space.

Muriel Richard-Noca + Catherine Perroud-Johnson — ClearSpace

• HQ: Switzerland

• Category: Space Sustainability / Debris Removal

• What the company does: ClearSpace develops in-orbit servicing and active debris removal missions designed to clean Earth orbit.

• Notable themes: Orbital debris, sustainability, in-orbit robotics.

Genevieve Patenaude — Earth Blox

• HQ: United Kingdom

• Category: Earth Observation / Climate Intelligence

• What the company does: Earth Blox enables organisations to analyse satellite data more efficiently for environmental monitoring and land-use intelligence.

• Notable themes: Climate tech, geospatial analytics, EO data.

Anne Särkilahti — Hytrade

• HQ: Finland

• Category: Renewable Energy / Optimization Software / Green Hydrogen (based on Hytrade’s focus on optimizing renewable‑energy production economics and reducing green‑hydrogen operational costs)

• What the company does: Hytrade develops advanced optimization software that improves the profitability of renewable‑energy production and significantly reduces the operational electricity costs of green‑hydrogen generation. Their platform uses AI, machine learning, and energy‑market trading models to balance fluctuating renewable‑power supply with industrial energy consumption, enabling more efficient and cost‑effective green‑hydrogen production.

• Notable themes: Green hydrogen, renewable‑energy optimization, AI & machine learning, energy‑market trading, industrial decarbonization.

Inés Picone — Lun

• HQ: Finland

• Category: Lunar Technology / Space Infrastructure

• What the company does: Lun develops technologies related to lunar operations and future Moon-based infrastructure.

• Notable themes: Lunar economy, Moon infrastructure, emerging space systems.

Gopika Suresh — Marble Imaging

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Earth Observation / Satellite Constellations

• What the company does: Marble Imaging is a German NewSpace company developing a very‑high‑resolution Earth observation satellite constellation to deliver hourly global imaging and advanced analytics. Their multispectral systems support environmental monitoring, disaster response, coastal surveillance, wildfire mapping, and security‑relevant use cases.

• Notable themes: Earth observation, multispectral imaging, climate resilience, security applications.

Kristina Nikolaus — OKAPI:Orbits

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Space Traffic Management / Space Sustainability

• What the company does: OKAPI:Orbits provides cloud‑based space traffic management services that help satellite operators monitor, predict, and mitigate collision risks. Their platform delivers conjunction analysis, maneuver planning, debris tracking, and automated operational support to improve safety and sustainability in orbit.

• Notable themes: Space sustainability, space traffic management, collision avoidance, orbital safety.

Daniela Jović — Orbitalyx

• HQ: Croatia

• Category: Space‑Adjacent Branding / Creative Strategy

• What the company does: Orbitalyx is a branding and digital design studio specializing in visual identity, brand strategy, and digital experiences for space and technology companies. They help founders and teams communicate clearly, build strong brand foundations, and present their missions with modern, high‑clarity design across web, product, and marketing touchpoints.

• Notable themes: Branding, visual identity, digital design, creative strategy for space companies.

Hannah Brocke — PlanBlue

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Ocean & Earth Observation

• What the company does: PlanBlue develops underwater imaging and AI-driven environmental monitoring technologies for marine ecosystems.

Notable themes: Ocean tech, sustainability, environmental intelligence.

Margarita Khartanovich —Sensible 4

• HQ: Finland

• Category: Autonomous Vehicles / Robotics / AI (based on Sensible 4’s focus on all‑weather autonomous driving and Level‑4 autonomy)

• What the company does: Sensible 4 develops all‑weather autonomous driving software designed to operate reliably in harsh conditions such as snow, fog, and heavy rain. Their DAWN™ autonomy platform is built for industrial and defense environments where rugged, high‑uptime autonomous mobility is essential.

• Notable themes: Autonomous driving, robotics, AI, harsh‑weather autonomy, industrial mobility.

Bianca Cefalo — Space DOTS

• HQ: United Kingdom

• Category: Space Technology / Education / Inclusion

• What the company does: Space DOTS builds initiatives and programmes supporting innovation, education, and diversity within the space sector.

• Notable themes: Space ecosystem building, STEM, inclusion.

Katharina Weidmann + Allison Bajet — SPARK Microgravity

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Microgravity Research / Space‑Based Materials & Life Sciences

• What the company does: SPARK Microgravity develops and operates microgravity research platforms and experiments, enabling biotechnology, materials science, and life‑science investigations in space. The company supports end‑to‑end payload development, testing, and flight operations for commercial and scientific partners.

• Notable themes: Microgravity research, space‑based biotechnology, materials science, commercial payload development.

Sara Alão — Stars Edge

• HQ: United Kingdom

• Category: Space Education / STEM Outreach

• What the company does: Stars Edge develops space‑themed educational programs and learning experiences designed to inspire young people and broaden access to STEM pathways. The company creates workshops, curricula, and outreach initiatives that connect students with real space science, engineering concepts, and industry role models.

• Notable themes: Space education, STEM outreach, youth engagement, science communication.

Hélène Huby — The Exploration Company

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Space Transportation

• What the company does: The Exploration Company develops reusable spacecraft designed for cargo transportation to space stations and future lunar missions.

• Notable themes: Space logistics, reusable spacecraft, European space independence.

Louise Lindblad — Valispace

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Space Engineering Software

• What the company does: Valispace develops collaborative engineering and systems management software for aerospace and hardware teams.

• Notable themes: Engineering workflow, aerospace software, systems engineering.

Luisa Buinhas — Vyoma

• HQ: Germany

• Category: Space Sustainability / Space Traffic Management

• What the company does: Vyoma develops space situational awareness technologies focused on monitoring satellites and reducing collision risks in orbit.

• Notable themes: Orbital safety, SSA, debris mitigation.

Olga Bodet— Zero Gravity

• HQ: Espoo, Finland

• Category: Earth Observation / Space Data / Smart Cities (based on Zero Gravity’s focus on EO data applications, optical imaging payloads, and urban-environment analytics)

• What the company does: Zero Gravity is a Finnish deep‑tech company developing miniaturized optical imaging payloads for CubeSats and intelligent Earth‑observation data systems. Their technology supports environmental monitoring, water management, renewable energy, and smart‑city applications by enabling high‑resolution space data and AI‑driven insights.

• Notable themes: Earth observation, CubeSat payloads, climate & environmental intelligence, smart cities, AI‑driven geospatial analytics.

Anna Brady‑Estevez — American DeepTech

• HQ: United States

• Category: Dual‑Use Deeptech / Space‑Applicable Materials & Sensing

• What the company does: American DeepTech develops advanced materials, sensing technologies, and high‑performance systems with applications across aerospace, defense, and emerging space missions. Their innovations support next‑generation spacecraft materials, environmental sensing, and mission‑critical engineering challenges.

• Notable themes: Advanced materials, dual‑use innovation, aerospace applications, sensing technologies.

Savi Glowe + Eliah Overbey — BioAstra

• HQ: United States

• Category: Space Biotechnology / Life Sciences

• What the company does: BioAstra develops biotechnology solutions designed for space and extreme environments, including biomedical and life-support applications.

• Notable themes: Human spaceflight, biotech innovation, deep-space habitability.

Amanda Fadely — KeeperSpace

• HQ: United States

• Category: Space Domain Awareness / Space Sustainability

• What the company does: KeeperSpace is developing next‑generation space domain awareness technology to ensure the long‑term sustainability of the space environment. Their mission focuses on creating durable, scalable solutions that protect orbital resources and support responsible operations for future generations.

• Notable themes: Space domain awareness, space sustainability, orbital safety, long‑term stewardship.

Mary Glaz — Mission Space

• HQ: United States

• Category: Space Weather / AI Analytics

• What the company does: Mission Space develops satellite-based space weather monitoring and AI-powered predictive analytics.

• Notable themes: Space weather, AI, satellite intelligence.

Bridgit Mendler — Northwood

• HQ: United States

• Category: Space Communications / Ground Infrastructure

• What the company does: Northwood Space is building next-generation ground infrastructure and communications systems for the space industry.

• Notable themes: Ground stations, communications, NewSpace infrastructure.

Alicia Kavelaar + Erika Ilves — OffWorld

• HQ: United States

• Category: Space Robotics / Industrial Automation

• What the company does: OffWorld develops autonomous industrial robots designed for mining and operations in extreme environments, including the Moon and other planetary surfaces.

• Notable themes: Robotics, lunar industry, autonomous systems.

Shalini Vadhera —Ready Set Jet

• HQ: United States

• Category: Space‑Certified Biotech Beauty / Human Spaceflight Wellness

• What the company does: Ready Set Jet develops microgravity‑compatible, bioadaptive skincare and wellness formulations engineered for astronaut health and extreme environments. The company became the first beauty and wellness brand certified for human spaceflight, with products launched aboard Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS.

• Notable themes: Human spaceflight wellness, biotech innovation, microgravity resilience, dual‑use applications.

Carol Craig — Sidus Space

• HQ: United States

• Category: Satellites / Space Infrastructure

• What the company does: Sidus Space provides satellite manufacturing, mission support, and space data services.

• Notable themes: Commercial space infrastructure, satellite operations, mission services.

Kendra Rice Parlock — Space Phoenix Systems

• HQ: USA

• Category: Space Systems Engineering / Mission Operations

• What the company does: Space Phoenix Systems provides engineering, integration, and mission‑operations support for spacecraft programs, focusing on systems design, testing, and operational readiness. The company works across commercial and government space projects, supporting end‑to‑end mission development and technical execution.

• Notable themes: Space systems engineering, mission operations, spacecraft integration.

Merry Walker —Symphony Space

• HQ: United States

• Category: Space Infrastructure / Hosted Payload Platforms

• What the company does: Symphony Space provides a subscription‑based “Space‑as‑a‑Service” model, offering reusable hosted‑payload platforms that handle power, communications, thermal management, precision pointing, and robotics. Their Adagio platform and unmanned space stations let customers deploy payloads and build space‑based businesses without owning or operating satellites.

• Notable themes: Hosted payloads, space infrastructure, Space‑as‑a‑Service, mission operations.

Sarah Duggleby — Venus Aerospace

• HQ: United States

• Category: Aerospace / Hypersonics

• What the company does: Venus Aerospace develops advanced propulsion and hypersonic flight technologies intended to dramatically reduce travel times.

• Notable themes: Propulsion, hypersonic systems, advanced aerospace engineering.

Fia Jones Arshavskaya — Astrix Astronautics

• HQ: New Zealand

• Category: Aerospace / Advanced Space Systems

• What the company does: Astrix Astronautics focuses on advanced aerospace technologies and emerging space innovation.

• Notable themes: Aerospace engineering, NewSpace innovation.

Flavia Tata Nardini — Fleet Space

• HQ: Australia

• Category: Satellites / Earth Observation / Mining Tech

• What the company does: Fleet Space develops satellite-enabled geophysical technologies and connectivity systems for Earth and space applications.

• Notable themes: Mining technology, satellite connectivity, geospatial intelligence.

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