Involve Space is an Italian aerospace company that designs, develops, and launches advanced pseudo‑satellite platforms based on stratospheric balloons for Earth observation, defense, in‑flight validation, and scientific research. With dozens of successful missions and more than two hundred total flights, Involve Space is Europe’s leading player in stratospheric operations. Headquartered in Como and expanding across Europe and the United States, Involve Space aims to become a global reference in the High Altitude Platforms (HAPS) market, with a clear vision: bringing strategic data from near space down to Earth to generate concrete and sustainable impact. Involve Space is a certified B Corporation.
Hughes, an EchoStar Company
Hughes, an EchoStar company, provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments, airlines, and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship internet service, Hughesnet®, connects millions of people across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers internet access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, mobile network operators and military customers. Hughes products and services have helped bring in-flight video and broadband to thousands of aircraft for over twenty years. A managed network services provider, Hughes supports approximately half a million enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.hughes.com or follow HughesConnects on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
GOMEDIA SATCOM
GoMedia Satcom is an Italian company specializing in high-performance satellite communication services, with proprietary infrastructure and dedicated teleport facilities. We provide secure and reliable broadband satellite connectivity for government, institutional, and defense clients, including MILSATCOM, VoIP, IP, and videoconferencing services. Our network features state-of-the-art teleport facilities, such as the Gomedia Etna Teleport, offering high capacity and security, as well as high-performance mobile services for land, maritime, and aeronautical operations. GoMedia Satcom partners with key Italian public organizations, including the Civil Protection Department, Fire Brigade, and Ministry of Defense, providing operational solutions for critical connectivity in emergency situations and mission support.
Globalsat Group
Globalsat Group is a leading provider of satellite connectivity and mission-critical communication solutions across the Americas. With more than 25 years of experience, the company delivers reliable and scalable services for organizations operating in remote and demanding environments. Through a portfolio that integrates satellite, terrestrial and IoT technologies, Globalsat enables multi-orbit and hybrid connectivity solutions that support business continuity, operational efficiency and real-time data visibility. Its capabilities include satellite communications, IoT and asset tracking, mobility solutions, and customized connectivity services for sectors such as government, defense, maritime, energy, mining, transportation and emergency response. Globalsat has direct presence across the Americas, including the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, combining global technology partnerships with strong regional expertise to design, deploy and support end-to-end connectivity solutions. Reliable Connection. Global Reach.
Global Konet ESA Antenna
Global Konet at the 2026 Satellite Show: Showcasing Four Key Themes Global Konet, as a specialist in ESA, is showcasing a variety of solutions and ESA satellite antennas to our customers this year. 1. Dualsat Service Launch Event Global Konet utilizes advanced electronic beam precision pointing technology, making it possible to provide simultaneous services for two GEO satellites with a single ESA antenna. This capability allows for double the satellite service 2. Providing Customized Antenna Solutions to Meet Customer Needs. 3. Global Konet as an Innovative Software Development 4. Expertise in Defense System Design and Established Contracts
Galaxy 1 Communications LLC
Galaxy 1 is a global provider of secure, resilient satellite-enabled connectivity, bridging next-generation space networks with terrestrial infrastructure for mission-critical applications. At Satellite 2026, Galaxy 1 is showcasing advanced solutions spanning NB-NTN and Direct-to-Device, UAV and AAM connectivity, satellite IoT, and high-throughput multi-orbit networks. We enable scalable IoT and NB-NTN services for asset monitoring, remote operations, and critical infrastructure, alongside secure BVLOS-ready connectivity for UAV platforms supporting inspection, surveillance, and autonomous operations. Our high-throughput offerings integrate GEO, LEO, and hybrid architectures to deliver low-latency, high-capacity connectivity where performance and resilience matter most. Underpinning these services is Galaxy 1’s proven OSS/BSS and network management capability, delivering secure routing, real-time visibility, and commercial flexibility for partners and enterprises worldwide. Galaxy 1 helps customers move seamlessly from pilot to production—securely, globally, and at scale.
Edge Aerospace
Edge Aerospace builds space-qualified computing and data-networking hardware that lets spacecraft move, manage, and act on data in orbit. Our E-Series Data Processing Units (DPUs) combine robust onboard computing with high-speed data networking, serving as a primary flight computer or as an edge processor within distributed spacecraft architectures. By simplifying onboard networking and creating fast links between sensors, payloads, and processors, Edge enables real-time data transfer and in-space analytics that reduce reliance on ground processing. Designed for mission endurance, our systems are qualified for radiation and thermal-vacuum environments. A pragmatic manufacturing approach shortens integration timelines, supports scalable delivery, and lowers cost—enabling faster deployment for civil, commercial, and defense missions. From command and control and data handling to AI-enabled autonomy and emerging orbital compute infrastructure, Edge delivers the mission-ready processing foundation for smarter, more resilient space operations.
D-Orbit
D-Orbit develops space logistics systems for orbital transportation, hosted payload operations, and in-orbit data processing. Its ION Satellite Carrier is an orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) used for satellite deployment and hosted payload operations; since 2020 it has flown 21 missions and carried 200+ payloads, including hosted payloads and satellites deployed in orbit. The company also provides space cloud services based on onboard computing for in-orbit data processing and is developing GEA, a servicing spacecraft intended to support autonomous rendezvous, inspection, and refueling, as well as NOX, a synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) Earth observation satellite. In 2025 D-Orbit announced a strategic business combination with Planetek to expand capabilities in cloud-based space applications and AI-driven in-orbit processing. D-Orbit is a registered benefit corporation headquartered in Italy, with offices in Portugal, Greece, the UK, and an experienced US team focused on bus design, manufacturing, and commercialization.
Calspan
About Calspan Corporation For over 75 years, Calspan has been a key player in aerospace and automotive innovation. Our services turn creative concepts into commercial products, offering expertise in aerospace design, manufacturing, and flight-testing services. We accelerate groundbreaking innovations in both land and sky exploration. Choose Calspan for streamlined airborne satellite communication flight testing around the globe. | For over 75 years, Calspan has been an industry-leading research, testing and manufacturing partner to the great innovators of the aerospace and automotive industries. We assist companies in overcoming developmental and technical challenges to ensure their creative concepts become viable commercial products. Our teams ensure a streamlined process from aerospace model design and manufacturing to wind tunnel testing and secure data delivery. We also excel at the design and build of test engine cells, turbomachinery, force measurement balances, and hypersonic model testing. Calspan diligently helps to accelerate pioneering innovations on land or into the sky.