Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

JAXA is the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. It is responsible for the development and implementation of Japan's aerospace program.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan’s national aerospace research organization developing launch vehicles, scientific satellites, and robotic spacecraft for Earth observation and planetary exploration. Its technology programs include the H3 launch vehicle, Hayabusa asteroid sample-return missions, and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM). JAXA also develops spacecraft instrumentation, satellite navigation technologies, and scientific missions for studying the Moon, planets, and distant astronomical objects. Its activities support human spaceflight research, international space station operations, and the development of aerospace technologies through partnerships with research institutions and industry.

Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is a space company dedicated to making space accessible to everyone by developing a unique spaceflight system.

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace company developing reusable suborbital spaceplanes for commercial human spaceflight, astronaut experiences, and microgravity research. Its air-launch system uses a carrier aircraft to transport a rocket-powered spaceship to altitude before releasing it for a suborbital flight. The company previously operated VSS Unity and is developing its next-generation Delta-class spacecraft, including Spaceship Apeiron, for higher-frequency operations. Its technology combines reusable spacecraft structures, rocket propulsion, flight control systems, and a feathering reentry mechanism to support passenger and research missions.

Boeing

Boeing is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, and manufactures airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles.

Boeing is an aerospace and defense manufacturer developing satellites, spacecraft, and launch vehicle systems for commercial, government, and scientific space missions. Its space technology includes communications satellites, the CST-100 Starliner crew spacecraft, and the X-37B autonomous spaceplane. Boeing also manufactures the core stage and avionics for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, supporting Artemis lunar exploration missions. Through its satellite programs and subsidiaries, the company develops spacecraft platforms, software-defined communications payloads, and satellite constellation technologies for Earth orbit and deep-space applications.

Bigelow Aerospace

Bigelow Aerospace is a space technology company that specializes in the manufacturing and development of expandable space station modules.

Bigelow Aerospace was an aerospace company that developed expandable space habitats and pressurized modules for human spaceflight and commercial orbital stations. Its technology used flexible, multilayer structures that could launch in a compact configuration and expand in orbit to provide additional internal volume. The company developed Genesis I, Genesis II, and the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), which was installed on the International Space Station. Bigelow also proposed the B330 commercial habitat before ceasing operations in 2020. Its projects contributed to the development and testing of expandable spacecraft structures.

Axiom Space

Axiom Space is the builder, owner, and operator of the commercial space station modules connected to the International Space Station (ISS).

Axiom Space is a space infrastructure company developing commercial space stations, human spaceflight services, and advanced astronaut spacesuits. Its Axiom Station project is designed to provide an independent orbital platform for scientific research, manufacturing, and commercial activities in low Earth orbit. The company also organizes private astronaut missions to the International Space Station and develops the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), a next-generation spacesuit designed for lunar exploration and spacewalks.