CrystalSpace is an aerospace company specialising in high-performance compact camera systems for autonomous space and Earth applications. Founded in 2013, we combine more than a decade of engineering experience with proven in-flight heritage, having delivered over 200 flight units for missions in Earth orbit, deep space, and lunar exploration. Our systems are designed for mission-critical imaging, situational awareness, object detection and identification, and autonomous navigation. With onboard image processing and AI capabilities, our cameras enable advanced decision-making even in challenging and contested environments, including electronic warfare scenarios. CrystalSpace products are EU-built, ITAR-free, and trusted by customers who value reliability, compact design, and fast integration for demanding aerospace and defence programs.

Cybernetica AS develops mission-critical cybersecurity solutions. A strategic cryptographic partner to the Estonian government, our expertise spans global maritime radiocommunications and advanced border surveillance. We empower critical operations with trust, deploying Sharemind® for secure, cross-organisational confidential data processing. Advancing from ground-based machine learning, we are developing a real-time cybersecurity system embedded on board spacecraft.

CybExer is a NATO-awarded cybersecurity company that delivers immersive cyber ranges, digital twins, and hands-on exercises to build resilience for space, finance, government, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Our platform powers the ESA-funded Space Cyber Range — with simulators and space-specific scenarios that let teams safely defend satellites, ground stations, mission control, and GNSS-dependent timing. We also enable cybersecurity labs, CTFs, and tech testing for the space sector.

FORECR is a technology company specialising in Edge AI computing solutions designed for demanding environments. As an official Elite partner of NVIDIA, FORECR offers a wide range of products, including rugged MIL-STD-certified computers, AI-ready carrier boards, and industrial box PCs powered by NVIDIA Jetson Processors. Serving the defence and aerospace industries, FORECR provides customised solutions for these critical sectors, from prototyping to mass production. By combining hardware expertise with software customisation, FORECR enables its clients to efficiently deploy AI, computer vision, and machine learning-based products at the edge. Sustainability and customer-centricity are at the core of FORECR’s mission to deliver reliable and tailored solutions worldwide.

Golbriak Space OÜ is an Estonian aerospace company pioneering optical telecommunication systems for satellites, airborne, and ground platforms. Its advanced solutions enable fast, secure, and cost-effective data transfer for next-generation space missions, providing resilient and high-bandwidth connectivity. With extensive in-orbit technology demonstrations, Golbriak is helping shape the future of distributed space communications, autonomous aerospace networks, and space data centres.

Kaitan is a European deep-tech company delivering post-quantum security for mission-critical data. Our solutions secure satellite traffic coordination, Earth Observation data chains, and spacecraft manufacturing supply chains from sensor to end user. ESA-backed with multiple active contracts, we collaborate with GMV, Politecnico di Milano and Astroscale on space traffic management and supply chain security. We are looking for partners and customers across Europe’s space and defence ecosystem.

Regius is a privately owned engineering and R&D company established in 1999, specialising in electronics and software development for space and defence applications. We provide end-to-end engineering services from concept and system design to final product delivery. Our expertise includes microprocessor-based systems, CPLDs, FPGAs, SDR, MATLAB and Simulink design, embedded Linux, and PC applications. Since entering the space sector in 2016, Regius has delivered projects for ESA, ESF, and private customers.

Founded in 2015, Spaceit makes space affordable through pay-as-you-go pricing and broad ground-station access. Offerings: (1) Mission Operations Platform for monitoring, C2, telemetry, and data handling (cloud or on-site); (2) Marketplace integrating radio and optical ground stations into one ecosystem; (3) Space Cyber Range, an ESA-backed virtual environment for testing, training, and certification. Spaceit also operates OPS-SAT ORIOLE, launching in Q1 2027.

Taara Robotics develops resilient multi-agent autonomy software for autonomous robots operating in GNSS-denied environments. The company provides an SDK that can be integrated into various robotic platforms for decentralised mapping, spatial awareness, and task coordination, alongside a real-time 3D operator dashboard for mission monitoring. Designed for space, mining, and other complex industrial environments requiring reliable autonomous collaboration.

The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association was founded in 2009 and represents leading defence, space and security industry companies. Today, the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association covers almost all defence, space, and security-related industries in Estonia, with over 220 member companies. The mission of the EDIA is to create better opportunities for its member companies in the markets of goods and services for defence, space & security purposes and to contribute thereby to increase the defence & security capability and economic development of Estonia. EDIA also facilitates cooperation between its member companies and international partners.

TalTech is a Nordic university of technology driving innovation from Earth to space. Our expertise spans solar energy, semiconductors, cybersecurity and Earth observation, including fault-tolerant embedded systems, post-quantum cybersecurity and solar cell development from Moon regolith. Through partnerships with ESA, industry and academia, we turn frontier research into real-world solutions.

Tartu Observatory is a research institution whose principal area of activity is research and experimental development in the natural sciences. It promotes science in the fields of astronomy, space technology, and remote sensing, while also providing research-based services in these areas. Tartu Observatory is a reliable partner in international networks, contributes to the training of young scientists, and supports the development of a broader natural-scientific worldview. It brings together the high competence of internationally recognized researchers with the enthusiasm of young scientists to tackle new and challenging research questions.

We implement Estonia’s space policy and support the development of the national space sector, while actively promoting international cooperation. Our goal is to create new high-value business opportunities for Estonian companies in global high-technology markets.

Estonia has been a full member of the European Space Agency (ESA) since 2015.