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Space Tech Companies in the UK: 100+ Active Firms (2026)
Space tech companies in the UK build satellite, launch, communications and downstream data systems for commercial and public-sector markets.
Buying decisions tend to sit with engineering, mission operations, geospatial analysis, telecoms network teams and public-sector procurement, rather than a single software budget owner. The clearest splits are between upstream hardware and subsystems, ground and mission infrastructure, connectivity services, and downstream analytics sold into climate, agriculture, energy and defence use cases. Engagements are usually technical, assessed and contract-led: buyers expect integration support, safety and reliability evidence, and domain expertise before moving from trials into operational use.
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153 space tech companies are actively trading in the UK, making this a small, specialised cohort rather than a broad software market. Reported employment totals 1,745 people among firms that publish headcount, pointing to a base of engineering-heavy businesses with limited spare capacity for unfocused sales activity. The buyer mix implied by the cohort is also uneven: commercial aerospace, telecoms and data-service buyers sit alongside public-sector and defence demand, so qualification, procurement route and security posture are likely to matter as much as headline product capability.
Market structure is shaped by qualification and trust as much as by product fit. Suppliers selling into aerospace, defence, telecoms or climate monitoring often need to evidence operational assurance, data handling controls and continuity planning before procurement moves. Hardware-oriented work faces longer test and integration cycles than downstream analytics, while connectivity and ground-infrastructure services sit closer to telecoms procurement. Public-sector demand can help validate technical capability, but it also lengthens sales cycles and raises documentation requirements for smaller engineering teams.
Development appears likely to remain uneven. Downstream analytics and mission software tend to be easier to commercialise than hardware-heavy propositions, because they can attach to existing procurement budgets and avoid some qualification burden. The narrower scale-up layer suggests many suppliers will keep mixing grant-funded work, public-sector contracts and bespoke commercial projects. Consolidation may come through capability stacking: communications, sensing, analytics and assurance functions bundled by acquirers or partners, rather than a simple wave of standalone platform winners.
153
Active firms
2026
9
Above £5M
Reported revenue
24
New since 2022
Recently incorporated
Key facts
About 5% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (9 of 153 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
15% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (24 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Space tech suppliers may sell mission components, connectivity services or analytics derived from orbital assets, rather than a single software product.
Commercial demand and public-sector procurement both shape the sector, so buyer type matters when segmenting potential customers.
The market cuts across satellite systems, launch infrastructure, space-enabled communications and downstream data services.
Top UK space tech companies
Trajectory
3y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, builds and operates satellite missions for organisations, including spacecraft assembly, launch integration and in‑orbit operations. Provides access to Earth observation data through a…
Serves organisations seeking access to space and satellite data, including customers in climate, energy and natural resources needing earth-observation insights for decision-making.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -14% CAGR over 2y
Location
Kongsberg Nanoavionics UK Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures CubeSats, nanosatellites and small satellite platforms, including satellite buses and subsystems. Provides mission integration services such as payload integration, testing…
Serves B2B and institutional customers developing CubeSat, nanosatellite and SmallSat missions, including satellite operators, Earth observation organisations, IoT constellation ventures and space…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 51% CAGR over 4y
Location
Designs, builds and operates satellite constellations and ground infrastructure to collect space-based data, providing analytics, weather forecasting, aviation tracking, radio‑frequency geolocation…
Serves government agencies and commercial organisations needing satellite-derived data, including defence and security teams, aviation operators, weather and climate-risk analysts, environmental…
Location
ASTROSCALE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and operates spacecraft for on‑orbit services including satellite inspection, rendezvous and proximity operations, life‑extension servicing, and removal of orbital debris. Provides these…
Serves commercial satellite operators and space infrastructure owners, civil government space agencies and research bodies, and national security customers including defence ministries and space…
Financial Health
StableStable · -37% CAGR over 5y
Location
CLEARSPACE TODAY LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops in‑orbit services for the space industry, including robotic spacecraft for satellite servicing, refurbishment, and removal of space debris. Works with space agencies and industry partners on…
Serves space agencies, satellite operators and other space-industry organisations needing in-orbit servicing, debris removal and sustainable orbital operations, including public-sector and commercial…
Financial Health
StableStable · -60% CAGR over 3y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides space services including satellite ground station network operations, mission operations and spacecraft engineering, sounding rocket and stratospheric balloon launch services, payload and…
Serves government space agencies, research institutions, satellite operators and commercial space companies worldwide, including customers running science missions, Earth observation constellations,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
STATION DUNDEE LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a commercial satellite ground station providing satellite data reception, downlink and processing services. Supplies Earth observation data and supports small satellite operators with ground…
Serves UK and international space-sector organisations, especially small satellite operators, Earth observation data users, research bodies and agencies needing access to satellite ground-station…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 44% CAGR over 3y
Location
4Links Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures SpaceWire communication hardware, test and measurement equipment, routers, interface boards, and cables for spacecraft data systems. Provides software, IP cores, application…
Serves global space agencies, aerospace companies, research institutions and engineering teams working on mission-critical spacecraft and satellite data systems.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -6% CAGR over 3y
Location
CRAFT PROSPECT LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and develops small satellite missions and space technologies, including nanosatellite systems, onboard AI software, smart sensors, and quantum key distribution payloads. Provides mission…
Serves governmental agencies and commercial space organisations developing small satellite missions, including buyers of Earth observation, space domain awareness, onboard AI and quantum-secure…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
Goonhilly
Trajectory
2y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates satellite, lunar and deep‑space communication infrastructure including large antenna ground stations. Provides satellite uplink, gateway operations, TT&C and carrier monitoring, mobile…
Serves space agencies, government networks and private space enterprises running lunar, deep-space and LEO/MEO/GEO satellite missions, plus organisations needing specialist space consultancy or…
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 1y
Location
Archangel Lightworks Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops laser-based satellite communication systems that link space networks with terrestrial networks. Designs and supplies optical ground stations, including deployable units, enabling…
Sells to cloud providers, telecom/network operators and governments needing secure, high-volume connectivity between satellite networks and terrestrial infrastructure, including areas with limited or…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 87% CAGR over 2y
Location
SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops space situational awareness software and data services, providing real-time orbital tracking, sensor network observations, analytics, and AI tools that help satellite operators and…
Serves government and defence agencies, commercial satellite operators, space-sector enterprises, and international research partners that require orbital data, space-domain awareness and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 17% CAGR over 2y
Location
SPACE FORGE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops space-based manufacturing technology that uses microgravity to produce high-quality semiconductor substrates and crystals. Operates reusable satellites and platforms for in-space materials…
Serves B2B customers in semiconductor and advanced materials sectors, including power electronics, telecommunications and quantum technology manufacturers, plus space organisations seeking…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 36% CAGR over 2y
Location
Goonhilly
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates satellite ground stations and antennas providing communication services for LEO, MEO and GEO satellites and lunar and deep‑space missions. Offers uplink, gateway operations, telemetry,…
Serves space agencies, private space enterprises, satellite operators and major space companies, as well as government organisations needing ground-station capacity for lunar, deep-space and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 1y
Location
ICEYE INFORMATION SOLUTIONS UK LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery and Earth observation data. Offers tasking APIs, analytics, and derived datasets used for disaster monitoring, insurance risk assessment,…
Serves government, defence and intelligence agencies, plus insurers, banks, utilities and energy operators needing satellite-based risk, disaster and infrastructure intelligence.
Financial Health
StableStable · -56% CAGR over 4y
Location
SOFANT TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and manufactures satellite communication antenna terminal technology using RF MEMS beamforming and phased array designs, enabling multi-beam connectivity with LEO, MEO and GEO satellite…
Serves satellite communications, aerospace, maritime and defence organisations needing connectivity for ground, sea and air platforms, including government and commercial network partners.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 38% CAGR over 3y
Location
AST SPACEMOBILE UK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and operates satellite-based cellular broadband technology, deploying BlueBird satellites that connect directly to standard smartphones to provide 4G/5G mobile coverage. Works with mobile…
Serves mobile network operators and their subscribers, plus government, emergency response, defence, maritime, aviation and agriculture users needing connectivity in rural or remote areas.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -48% CAGR over 4y
Location
Sd Direct Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides satellite communications and connectivity services for aviation, government, and land or maritime operations. Supplies aircraft antenna systems, cabin routers, and network services, and…
Serves military, government and civilian public-sector organisations, including defence agencies, head-of-state aircraft operators, UAV programmes and emergency or public service teams.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
RELIASAT LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures high‑frequency RF and millimetre‑wave communications hardware including satellite transceivers, antennas, amplifiers, MMICs and radar processing systems for satellite,…
Sells B2B to satellite communications, aerospace, defence and communications organisations, including spacecraft, launcher and satellite programme teams needing RF/mm-wave components and subsystems.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 91% CAGR over 3y
Location
MAGDRIVE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops electric plasma propulsion systems for spacecraft and satellites. Designs high‑thrust electric thrusters and propulsion units used for satellite manoeuvring, constellation management,…
Serves B2B and defence customers in the space sector, including satellite and spacecraft operators, satellite servicing and logistics providers, ISAM mission teams, defence satellite programmes, and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 103% CAGR over 4y
Location
Holkirk Communications Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures satellite uplink equipment including manpack and flyaway terminals, vehicle‑mounted antennas, VSAT positioners, beacon receivers and antenna controllers for broadcast,…
Serves government and military agencies, broadcasters and media organisations, commercial VSAT operators, oil and gas, medical, first responder and disaster-response teams.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Celestia Technologies Group (UK) Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDesigns and supplies satellite ground segment technologies including Ka‑band gateway systems, antennas, radiofrequency equipment, baseband modems and satellite test systems. Provides turnkey ground…
Sells to businesses in the space, satellite communications and telecommunications sectors, including operators, system integrators and engineering teams needing ground segment, antenna, RF, modem,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -22% CAGR over 1y
Location
All Space Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops satellite communication terminals and software that enable devices and vehicles to connect simultaneously to multiple satellite and cellular networks. Provides multi‑orbit SATCOM hardware…
Serves defense and government organisations, including military and public-sector teams operating critical land, sea and air missions. Also addresses commercial mobility customers needing resilient…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Bright Ascension Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops software for satellite missions, including flight software, ground control and monitoring systems, payload software, and development toolkits. Provides integrated platforms and engineering…
Sells to B2B space-sector customers, particularly satellite mission teams and spacecraft operators needing flight, ground, integration and payload software. Targets organisations developing and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 4y
Location
Skyrora
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and develops launch vehicles and rocket engines for small satellite missions, including orbital and suborbital rockets. Provides payload integration and launch services and develops in‑orbit…
Sells to satellite operators, spacecraft developers and space-sector organisations needing dedicated launch, payload integration and in-orbit services for small satellites, particularly customers…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 17% CAGR over 4y
Location
KISPE Space Systems Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and supports space systems and small satellite missions, including system design, development, integration, testing, launch procurement and mission operations. Also provides consultancy and…
Serves organisations and partners developing space-based applications, including satellite mission teams, spacecraft developers, space programme managers and teams needing space systems engineering…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
MDA Electrical Limited
Designs and manufactures satellites, space robotics and mission systems for space missions. Provides technologies and services for communications satellites, Earth observation, space exploration and…
Sells to organisations in the global space sector, including satellite operators, Earth observation and space exploration programmes, defence customers, and other institutional or commercial space…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and manufactures orbital transfer vehicles and spacecraft systems, and provides satellite launch deployment, in‑orbit transportation, hosted payload operations, mission control software, and…
Serves satellite operators, spacecraft manufacturers, payload developers and institutional space organisations in traditional and new space markets.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 25% CAGR over 4y
Location
Supersharp
Trajectory
3y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops thermal infrared space telescopes and self‑aligning optics for small satellites, producing high‑resolution Earth observation imagery and temperature maps. Provides satellite data for…
Serves organisations needing Earth observation data, including sustainability and decarbonisation teams, agriculture users, maritime and security bodies, insurers, supply chains, traders, governments…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 94% CAGR over 2y
Location
EOSPHERE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies satellite ground receiving stations for the reception and processing of Earth observation imagery. Provides satellite data applications supporting environmental monitoring,…
Serves public-sector and development organisations worldwide, including meteorological institutes, environment agencies, fisheries ministries, coast guards, and agencies working on climate resilience…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
3D PLUS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures radiation‑tolerant microelectronic components and system‑in‑package modules for space and aerospace applications, including memory devices, interfaces, power management…
Serves B2B customers in the global space, aerospace, defense, security and avionics sectors, including satellite manufacturers, mission operators and government space/defense programmes.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowDevelops onboard computing systems for satellites and space missions, including space‑resilient processors and modular hardware and software platforms that enable data processing, AI/ML workloads,…
Sells to B2B space-sector customers, including satellite manufacturers, operators and mission providers for remote sensing, Earth observation, SAR, communications, IoT, in-space data centres, edge…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops satellite‑based AI software for remote inspection and monitoring of infrastructure. Provides applications for vegetation management around power lines, pipeline and asset monitoring,…
Serves enterprise operators of geographically distributed critical infrastructure, including electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities, energy, mining and transportation companies, with buyers…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 100% CAGR over 2y
Location
ALBA ORBITAL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures PocketQube pico‑satellites and deployers, and provides satellite launch services. Offers the Unicorn satellite platform, satellite testing facilities, ground station…
Serves space agencies, universities, research groups and commercial space companies seeking low-cost PocketQube satellite missions, launch access, test facilities, ground-station communications and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 16% CAGR over 4y
Location
DDK Positioning Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides GNSS precise point positioning (PPP) services delivered via the Iridium satellite network. Develops correction services, receivers and software for high‑accuracy asset positioning and…
Serves organisations in offshore energy, maritime, agriculture and defence that need precise positioning for assets and operations worldwide, including commercial operators and defence users.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 24% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides satellite radar (InSAR) data analysis and monitoring software to detect and track ground and structural movement. Offers web-based tools, alerts, and a marketplace for purchasing deformation…
Serves B2B and public-sector buyers in transport infrastructure, geotechnical engineering, property insurance, water utilities, mining and energy, including asset managers, engineers and risk teams.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 28% CAGR over 4y
Location
DARTCOM SYSTEMS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures weather satellite and remote sensing ground station systems, including antennas, receivers and software for receiving, processing and displaying data from polar‑orbiting and…
Serves B2B and public-sector organisations worldwide that use weather satellite and remote-sensing data, including meteorological agencies, research institutions, environmental monitoring teams and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Develops satellite communication terminals and software that connect simultaneously to multiple satellite and cellular networks. Provides multi‑orbit, multi‑band connectivity systems for government,…
Serves defense and government organisations, plus some commercial customers, requiring resilient communications for mobile land, sea and air operations in demanding mission environments.
Location
Lacuna Space Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides satellite-based IoT connectivity services that link low‑power sensors and equipment directly to satellites for data transmission. Supports remote monitoring applications such as agriculture,…
Serves businesses and organisations deploying remote IoT sensors, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, utilities and metering, offshore energy, aquaculture and marine operators, plus…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 36% CAGR over 3y
Location
EARTH-I LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides geospatial analytics and consultancy using Earth observation satellite data. Combines multi‑source imagery with AI and data processing to deliver insights, data products, and monitoring…
Sells to businesses and government bodies needing geospatial intelligence, including buyers in metals and minerals, agriculture, defence, security, infrastructure and mapping, plus public sector…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -20% CAGR over 2y
Location
Phase2 Microwave Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures microwave components and subsystems including filters, diplexers and directional couplers. Supplies coaxial and waveguide products and provides design consultancy for…
Serves B2B customers in space, radar, satellite communications, defence and security, commercial electronics and PIM test systems across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Financial Health
StableStable · -18% CAGR over 2y
Location
Space Dimensionally Optimized Technology Satellites Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops software platforms that aggregate and analyse space environmental and orbital data. Provides tools for mission planning, anomaly and threat attribution, 3D visualisation of space conditions,…
Serves B2B and defence customers in the space sector, including satellite operators, mission planning teams, spacecraft engineers and organisations managing assets across orbital regimes.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 200% CAGR over 2y
Location
QUANTUM PROSPECT LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and engineers small satellite missions and space technologies, including CubeSat payloads, onboard AI software, smart sensors and quantum key distribution systems. Provides mission…
Serves governmental and commercial organisations in the space sector, including agencies, satellite operators and commercial space ventures developing small satellite missions, Earth observation,…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
STAR-Dundee Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops spacecraft onboard data‑handling and networking technology, including SpaceWire and SpaceFibre equipment, chip designs and IP cores. Supplies test and development hardware and software used…
Serves B2B and public-sector customers including space agencies, aerospace companies, satellite manufacturers and engineering teams developing spacecraft on-board data-handling systems.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Dundee Satellite Station Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a commercial satellite ground station providing downlink, reception, and processing of Earth observation satellite data. Supports small satellite operators and space sector organisations…
Serves UK and international space-sector organisations, especially small satellite operators, Earth observation data users, research bodies, and agencies needing access to satellite ground station…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
RHEA Group
Provides engineering and technical services for space and security sectors, including space systems engineering, ground segment and mission operations support, cybersecurity services, security…
Serves institutional and commercial clients in the space sector, alongside government and enterprise technical, security and programme teams responsible for demanding, mission-critical engineering…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Neworbit Space Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops ultra‑low Earth orbit satellites and propulsion systems designed to operate at very low altitudes. Technology supports high‑resolution Earth observation, atmospheric data collection, weather…
Targets organisations in Earth observation, telecoms/connectivity and weather forecasting that need satellite-derived imagery, direct-to-device data links or atmospheric data for commercial or…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 63% CAGR over 3y
Location
Designs and manufactures defence and space technology including remote weapon stations, turrets, high‑energy laser weapons, counter‑drone systems, and fire control platforms. Also provides space…
Sells to defence and space-sector customers, including military and government buyers seeking weapon, counter-drone and space control systems. Also serves allied national security organisations and…
Location
METOCEAN TELEMATICS (U.K.) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides satellite communication and telemetry equipment, including satellite phones, modems, beacons, and tracking devices. Supplies airtime services and IoT connectivity, along with systems for…
Serves organisations in marine, environmental research, defence and security sectors, including vessel operators, wildlife and polar researchers, oil spill/weather monitoring teams, naval forces and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
Skytek Technology Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops software platforms that combine satellite data, artificial intelligence, and analytics to support insurers and reinsurers with risk assessment, underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and claims…
Serves B2B and public-sector customers, chiefly (re)insurers and brokers across marine, property, aviation, cyber, energy and agriculture, plus space, security and emergency services teams.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How UK space tech companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue models split by layer of the stack. Hardware and subsystem firms earn through design contracts, non-recurring engineering, prototype builds, qualification work and production orders, often with milestone payments and long support obligations. Ground-infrastructure and mission-software suppliers are more likely to mix licence fees, managed-service retainers and integration projects. Connectivity and earth-observation providers tend to use subscription, usage-based or per-project pricing, with analytics sold as dashboards, data feeds or specialist reports. Early engagements usually carry paid discovery or feasibility work, because buyers need evidence that equipment, software and data can be trusted in operational settings.
Who they sell to
Customers are typically aerospace, defence, telecoms, energy, climate, agriculture and public-sector organisations, with some suppliers also selling to other space companies as partners or subcontractors. The buying group is technical first: engineering leads, mission operations teams, geospatial analysts and telecoms network specialists shape requirements before procurement and finance test cost, risk and contract terms. Sales are usually direct and document-heavy rather than self-serve. Small trials may be approved by a technical sponsor, but operational contracts tend to move through formal evaluation, security review, framework procurement or RFP-style processes, so cycles are often measured in months.
What they buy
Most space tech firms tend to spend on engineering and data infrastructure before broader back-office systems. Hardware-oriented teams may need design, simulation, electronics, test automation, quality management, manufacturing support, specialist insurance and technical recruitment. Mission software, connectivity and analytics firms are more likely to buy cloud compute, storage, data pipelines, telemetry monitoring, observability, identity and access management, security testing, billing and metering, CRM, customer support tooling and bid support. Services sellers should expect a high bar for subject-matter understanding, because generic digital, marketing or advisory propositions can look thin beside safety, assurance and integration workloads.
Why and how to sell to them
Commercial intent usually appears when suppliers move from grant-funded development into repeatable delivery, when a public-sector opportunity creates documentation work, or when a customer trial needs to become an operational contract. Other useful triggers include new technical leadership, recruitment for systems engineering or data science roles, expansion into defence or telecoms accounts, and a shift from bespoke projects toward recurring services. Outbound works better when it is specific to the workload: reducing qualification drag, shortening integration time, evidencing data controls, improving uptime, or helping a small engineering team manage procurement without distracting from delivery.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
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