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Who supplies whom in the space industry?

Supply agreements and partnerships, and the dependence they create · 130 findings in the last 90 days · 474 since 4 Jun 2018 · latest 30 Oct 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 130 findings in the space industry did; the companies named most often were SpaceX (10), ICEYE (6), Nokia (4). Since 4 Jun 2018 the count is 474. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. KSAT and Morehead State University partnered to expand lunar communications infrastructure.

    The partnership strengthens KSAT’s Lunar Network and supports deep-space and lunar exploration, according to the Oct. 30, 2026 announcement.

    PR Newswire, all releases

  2. NASA and the Canadian Space Agency installed the seventh upgraded solar array on the International Space Station.

    NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk successfully installed and unfurled the seventh of eight new solar panels designed to supply power to the station through its planned retirement in 2030.

    Spaceflight Now · International Space Station (ISS), NASA

  3. Airbus Defence and Space received a contract to build two additional next-generation Galileo satellites.

    Airbus Defence and Space will supply two satellites for Europe’s Galileo navigation constellation, designed to be more accurate, efficient, and resilient than earlier-generation spacecraft.

    Space24 · Airbus Defence & Space

  4. Flexell Space and Satoro agreed to demonstrate next-generation space solar cells in orbit.

    The companies plan two demonstration missions aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 launches, with one scheduled for 2027 and another for 2028. Satoro will provide a satellite-as-a-service solution, while Flexell Space will supply the solar cells and test modules.

    SpaceNews

  5. MP Space has orders to supply batteries for more than 500 spacecraft.

    The company already holds orders supporting 500+ spacecraft, indicating substantial demand for its satellite battery systems.

    Payload · MP Space

  6. Aerospacelab will supply satellite platforms to Lockheed Martin.

    Belgian space company Aerospacelab is expanding its customer base with Lockheed Martin, a major U.S. aerospace company, as a customer for its satellite platforms.

    Space24 · Aerospacelab, Lockheed Martin Space

  7. ST Engineering iDirect will provide the ground network for Oman’s MB Sat-1 sovereign microGEO satellite.

    ST Engineering iDirect reached a new deal with MBSat, part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to supply the ground network for MB Sat-1, a sovereign microGEO satellite built by Astranis.

    Via Satellite · Astranis, MBSat, ST Engineering iDirect

  8. ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat partnered to build sovereign connectivity services across Oman and the Middle East.

    ST Engineering iDirect selected its Intuition ground system to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, with dynamic resource management and scalable service growth capabilities.

    PR Newswire, all releases · Intuition, MBSat, ST Engineering iDirect

  9. Nokia and ICEYE partnered with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence on satellite cooperation.

    Nokia and ICEYE entered a satellite-cooperation partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence on October 23, 2026, amid tensions between Ukraine and SpaceX over Starlink.

    Data Center Dynamics · ICEYE, Nokia, SpaceX

  10. Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, Orange, and Vodafone plan a joint European MSS spectrum bid and direct-to-device satellite network.

    The four mobile network operators plan to establish ground network infrastructure across Europe and partner with an as-yet undetermined satellite operator to provide direct-to-device connectivity. The consortium is exploring a joint bid for mobile satellite services spectrum.

    Payload · Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Vodafone

  11. ICEYE and OroraTech partnered to develop integrated wildfire intelligence capabilities.

    The collaboration combines ICEYE’s satellite intelligence with German startup OroraTech’s wildfire-monitoring technology to expand environmental monitoring.

    EU-Startups · ICEYE, OroraTech

  12. Ascent Solar Technologies partnered with Darley Defense to expand thin-film solar access across defense and government markets.

    Ascent Solar Technologies will use the partnership to expand access to its lightweight, flexible copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic panels across defense, federal, space and public-sector markets. Darley Defense provides defense, fire and emergency-services equipment.

    semiconductor-today.com

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Named most often, last 90 days

10SpaceX6ICEYE4Nokia3NASA2Apex Space2Blue Origin2HEO2Lite Coms

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Who supplies whom in the space industry?

130 dated findings in the space industry bear on this in the last 90 days (supply agreements and partnerships, and the dependence they create). The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (10), ICEYE (6), Nokia (4), NASA (3), Apex Space (2). Latest: KSAT and Morehead State University partnered to expand lunar communications infrastructure. (PR Newswire, all releases, 30 Oct 2026) NASA and the Canadian Space Agency installed the seventh upgraded solar array on the International Space Station. (Spaceflight Now, 29 Oct 2026) Airbus Defence and Space received a contract to build two additional next-generation Galileo satellites. (Space24, 28 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in the space industry are named most for supply agreements and partnerships?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: SpaceX (10), ICEYE (6), Nokia (4), NASA (3), Apex Space (2). Counted over 130 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on supply agreements and partnerships, and the dependence they create in the space industry?

KSAT and Morehead State University partnered to expand lunar communications infrastructure. (PR Newswire, all releases, 30 Oct 2026) NASA and the Canadian Space Agency installed the seventh upgraded solar array on the International Space Station. (Spaceflight Now, 29 Oct 2026) Airbus Defence and Space received a contract to build two additional next-generation Galileo satellites. (Space24, 28 Oct 2026)

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