Origin Antares

Learn about Origin Antares, an aerospace company developing CubeSat platforms, satellite electronics, and spacecraft systems for Earth observation and defense applications.

Origin Antares is an Indian aerospace technology company developing small satellite platforms and spacecraft systems for commercial, scientific, and defense applications. Its STELLARSAT product line consists of modular CubeSat architectures designed for Earth observation, environmental monitoring, communications, and data collection. The company also develops RAKSH-Mk1, a satellite concept focused on remote sensing and defense-related observation. Its engineering activities cover satellite structures, payload integration, onboard electronics, and communications systems. Origin Antares is working on configurable spacecraft platforms for organizations requiring specialized small satellite missions.

Hera Systems

Hera Systems is a company that develops nanosatellite technologies for imaging satellites using high-resolution imagery and video,

Hera Systems was a satellite technology company specializing in small spacecraft platforms, Earth observation systems, and satellite technologies for defense and national security missions. Its Leoness Smart Bus supported spacecraft operations, space domain awareness, and proximity missions, while its AudaxSR system combined optical imaging payloads with onboard processing for intelligence applications. The company also developed the 1HOPSat Earth observation satellite concept. Founded in 2013, Hera Systems was acquired by Redwire in 2024, integrating its spacecraft technologies into Redwire’s national security space portfolio.

Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries.

Terran Orbital is a satellite manufacturing company specializing in modular spacecraft platforms, small satellite systems, and integrated space mission solutions for government and commercial customers. Its technologies include satellite buses, spacecraft components, and manufacturing systems used in low Earth orbit missions. The company supports satellite constellation programs, including defense communications and missile-tracking applications. Terran Orbital became part of Lockheed Martin in October 2024, integrating its satellite manufacturing capabilities and spacecraft engineering operations into Lockheed Martin’s space business.