Space industry associations and clusters worldwide

Cornish regional space cluster — network of space assets, universities and about 160 industry partners, supported by Cornwall Council.

UK regional space cluster at Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire — groups over 100 space organisations employing more than 1,600 people.

UK regional space cluster led by the University of Leicester — strengths in space domain awareness, space science and Earth observation.

Northern Ireland regional space cluster — links companies, academia and government, managed by the Northern Ireland Space Office.

Scottish regional space cluster for the North Highlands and Moray — building a launch and tracking ecosystem around Space Hub Sutherland.

UK regional space cluster for North West England led by UKRI-STFC at Sci-Tech Daresbury — part of the Space North collaboration.

East of England space cluster — connects space businesses, academia and public bodies across Norfolk, Suffolk and Kent from sites incl. Adastral Park.

UK regional space cluster for Yorkshire hosted at the University of Leeds — links over 140 companies and 50 research institutions.

North East England space cluster — led by Business Durham at NETPark, evolved from the regional Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence.

Scottish space sector body — not-for-profit representing and growing Scotland's space industry; leads the national space cluster project.

UK regional space cluster — links over 200 organisations and universities across Hampshire, Surrey and the Isle of Wight, based at Airbus Portsmouth.

Welsh regional space cluster — trade association and network for the space sector in Wales, formed as an arm of Aerospace Wales.

West of England space cluster — programme led by the National Composites Centre with WECA and regional universities to grow the space sector.

UK climate-data-from-space network — connects industry, academia and government on satellite climate data and services, chaired by UKSA.

UK space industry trade association — represents UK space companies from SMEs to primes to government and international stakeholders.

UK regional space cluster at Westcott Venture Park, Buckinghamshire — focused on propulsion testing, in-orbit servicing and 5G testbeds.

US professional society for space — connects space professionals through national meetings, technical symposia, awards and publications.

US aerospace technical society — runs forums such as ASCEND, publishes journals and Aerospace America, develops standards and advocates policy.

US industry coalition of companies and universities supporting NASA human and robotic deep space exploration, including the Artemis programme.

American commercial space trade association — represents launch, LEO, satellite, lunar and spaceport companies in policy advocacy in Washington, DC.

Non-profit association of MSS operators (Viasat, Ligado, Omnispace, Yahsat and others) promoting direct-to-device and IoT satellite connectivity.

Non-profit professional association dedicated to national security space — advocates for US space defence capabilities, educates policymakers and connects the defence space indu…

US satellite industry trade association — represents operators, manufacturers, launch and ground providers on policy and regulatory issues in Washington.

US-based international association for satellite and space professionals — runs awards, chapters, mentoring and workforce programmes.

Global non-profit advocate for the space ecosystem — produces the annual Space Symposium, policy advocacy and education programmes connecting industry, government and academia.

Non-profit hub for space industry cybersecurity — shares actionable threat intelligence and best practices across commercial, civil and government space operators to protect cri…

Pacific Northwest space community network in the Seattle area — connects space companies, professionals and students in Washington State.

French aerospace competitiveness cluster — federates aeronautics, space and embedded-systems companies and labs across Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

European space industry trade association — represents the continent's space manufacturers and acts as the Space Group of ASD.

French aerospace industries association — represents more than 400 companies in civil and military aeronautics, space, and defence and security systems.

International space federation — unites space agencies, companies, universities and societies and organises the annual International Astronautical Congress.

Brittany's regional space innovation institute in Brest — federates about thirty schools, labs and firms incl. IMT Atlantique, Ifremer and CNES.

French regional cluster — network of Normandy companies, labs and schools in aeronautics, space, defence and security, based in Rouen.

French competitiveness cluster in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — networks some 500 members across aeronautics, space, security and defence.

Italian space industry association — represents Italian space SMEs and larger firms in national and European programmes and policy forums.

Italian national aerospace technology cluster — non-profit association grouping the regional aerospace districts, major industry players and CNR.

Italian non-profit aerospace cluster association in Turin — represents Piedmont aerospace and space companies, universities and research bodies, promoting innovation, training a…

Apulian aerospace technology cluster — coordinates research, training and technology transfer in space, Earth observation and drones, and runs ESA BIC Brindisi.

Campania regional aerospace technology district — consortium of companies, universities and research centres covering aeronautics and space.

Regional aerospace and space cluster of Lombardy — groups 200+ companies, universities and research centres including Leonardo, OHB Italia and Thales Alenia Space.

Italian Veneto regional aerospace innovation network — links over 100 companies, universities and research centres and co-organises Space Meetings Veneto.

Cluster grouping the aeronautical and space ecosystem of Catalonia, boosting business opportunities.

Andalusian aerospace and defence cluster — groups over 110 member companies, including space startups, and runs a dedicated space commission.

Spanish industry association — represents defence, security, aeronautics and space technology companies, including the ProEspacio space commission.

Madrid regional space cluster run by Fundación madri+d — groups 50+ companies, research centres and universities working on space technology.

Community connecting non-STEM professionals in the space industry — offers the Space Atlas, job board, salary explorer and a global WhatsApp community for marketing, legal, HR, …

Basque aeronautics and space cluster association — groups about 80 aerostructures, engines, systems and space firms, tech centres and universities.

Australia's premium aerospace and defence innovation precinct adjacent to RAAF Base Williamtown — development-ready sites for sovereign capability and defence industry.

Mobilises universities and industry to rapidly translate cutting-edge technology into defence capabilities — $12M invested in R&D, $200M brokered in external funding.

Alliance of internationally acclaimed FIRST Robotics teams — builds STEM talent and career pathways for Australia's most challenged youth through robotics competitions.

University-led initiative enhancing space industry capability — connects industry, research and government to foster collaboration and accelerate growth in NSW and ACT.

Australian national space industry peak body — represents more than 600 members across companies, universities and individuals.

Bremen aerospace cluster association — networks companies and research institutes, implements the state's aerospace strategy and co-runs ESA BIC Northern Germany.

Bavarian aerospace cluster — state-commissioned association networking aviation and space companies, universities and research institutes in Bavaria.

Aerospace trade association for the Berlin-Brandenburg region — represents around 100 aviation and space companies, research institutes and universities.

German aerospace industry association — represents aviation and space companies, including a dedicated space working group, and co-organises ILA Berlin.

Baden-Württemberg aerospace cluster association — networks the state's aviation and space companies, SMEs and research institutes in Stuttgart.

Brussels-based non-profit trade association — represents and promotes European companies delivering Earth observation geo-information services.

Walloon aerospace competitiveness cluster — coordinates R&D projects and networking among air, space, drone and defence companies in Wallonia.

Canadian member-based non-profit — works to strengthen the global competitiveness of the Canadian space and satellite industry through innovation projects.

National industry association for Canada's space sector — represents over 75 companies and advocates for a national space council and policy.

Danish space and satcom industry cluster — unites about 20 North Jutland space companies and Aalborg University to drive growth and collaboration.

Danish space sector network — membership organisation that unites companies, universities and agencies of Denmark's space ecosystem and runs delegations and events.

Greek space industry association — represents about 45 mostly SME space companies and supports their participation in ESA programmes.

Greek space technologies and applications cluster run by Corallia (Athena Research Center) — groups Greek space companies and research bodies.

Industry association promoting the development of spaceports across Japan — advocates for regulatory frameworks, site development and positions Japan as Asia's premier space tra…

Japanese aerospace industry association of about 130 companies — represents aircraft and space manufacturers and runs the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition.

Norwegian space industry association — represents Norwegian space companies and research institutes and promotes industrial cooperation.

Norwegian space industry cluster run by Kjeller Innovasjon — brings together over 50 companies, research institutes, startups and investors in the space sector.

Austrian space industry association — represents about 20 Austrian space companies and research institutes towards national authorities and ESA.

Pan-African satellite communications organisation representing 44 African telecommunications operators — manages the RascomStar-QAF satellite providing coverage across the entir…

Czech space industry association — groups around 18 mostly SME space suppliers and promotes them in ESA and international programmes.

Indian space industry association — represents private space and satellite companies and leads policy advocacy with government and ISRO.

Lithuanian non-governmental space association — promotes the national space sector, education and international cooperation; IAF member since 2010.

Luxembourg aerospace and space industry association within FEDIL — represents the country's aeronautics and space companies since 2005.

Mexican non-profit space industry cluster — groups startups, companies, academia and government actors, reporting 24 members from 8 countries.

Dutch space industry association — represents and connects Dutch space companies, research groups and government to strengthen the national space sector.

Singapore non-profit space industry association — runs the Global Space and Technology Convention, accelerator programmes and outreach for the regional ecosystem.

Swedish regional space cluster in western Sweden — connects companies, Chalmers and other research bodies to build a new space ecosystem around Gothenburg.

Swiss space industry association within Swissmem — represents companies supplying electronics, optics and structures to ESA and NASA programmes.