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SATELLITE 2026 — By the Numbers | SATShow Week
SATELLITE 2026 exhibit hall
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SATELLITE 2026 attendees
SATELLITE & GovMilSpace 2026 · Washington, D.C.

The industry showed up.

A look at who attended SATELLITE & GovMilSpace 2026: the decision-makers, global delegations, and mission-driven organizations that defined this year’s event.

14,738
Total Attendees
100+
Countries
6,400+
Companies
~900
Meetings Arranged
SATELLITE x GovMilSpace

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A room built for decisions

The SATELLITE audience has always attracted the people who shape the industry. In 2026, that held, with senior leadership and decision-makers representing the majority of the floor.

39%
C-Suite & Executive
Leadership
34%
Government & Military
Agencies
41%
First-Time
Attendees
24%
Emerging
Professionals
Final decision-making authority 28%
Recommend or provide user input 26%
Evaluate solutions 22%
Specify requirements 16%
No direct purchasing role 8%
9 in 10 attendees influence or control purchasing decisions.
57%
of attendees arrived with C-suite, senior, or engineering leadership titles. People who set strategy and hold budget authority.
Decision authority Budget holders Specifiers Evaluators
To network & build relationships
To find partners
To gather market intelligence
3 in 4
attendees came to evaluate products & solutions on the exhibit floor
SATELLITE 2026 general session
“The room where the satellite and defense industries align their next five years.”
SATELLITE 2026 · Washington, D.C.

More than 100 countries represented

International delegations arrived from across six continents. Over 3,300 attendees traveled from outside the United States, representing governments, operators, manufacturers, and integrators from every major market in the sector.

Europe
UK · France · Germany · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Sweden · Switzerland · Belgium · Norway · Denmark · Austria · Luxembourg and more
Asia-Pacific
Taiwan · Japan · South Korea · India · Singapore · Australia · Malaysia · China · Hong Kong · Thailand · Vietnam
Middle East & Africa
Israel · UAE · Saudi Arabia · Nigeria · South Africa · Ghana · Kenya · Congo · Morocco · Egypt · Angola
Americas
Canada · Brazil · Argentina · Mexico · Colombia · Chile · Ecuador · Costa Rica · Panama · Peru · Guyana
Top international delegations
United Kingdom365
Canada323
France286
Taiwan211
Japan196
Germany157
Israel154
Italy143
Spain113
South Korea105
Netherlands86
Turkey83
India65
Argentina62
Sweden62
Brazil54
Mexico51
Switzerland46
UAE45
Denmark44
Belgium41
Luxembourg39
Norway35
Singapore35
Austria32
Saudi Arabia30
Nigeria29
Australia26
South Africa23
China18
+ 70 more countries represented

The full spectrum of the ecosystem

Every segment of the satellite and space industry was under one roof, from the companies building the hardware to the capital financing the next generation of infrastructure.

28%
Builders & Integrators
The companies designing, manufacturing, and integrating the systems that power global space infrastructure
Satellite & spacecraft manufacturers
Ground systems & earth station providers
Systems integrators
RF, microwave & component suppliers
Launch services providers
15%
Strategy, Capital & Advisory
The investors, consultants, and advisors shaping how capital flows and decisions get made across the sector
Venture capital & private equity
Investment banks & institutional funds
Strategy & technical consultants
Legal, insurance & regulatory advisory
Academic & research institutions
13%
Operators & Connectivity
The organizations running networks, delivering connectivity, and enabling the services that end markets depend on
Satellite operators & fleet managers
Broadcast & media service providers
Terrestrial telecom & backhaul
Maritime & aviation connectivity
IoT & M2M service platforms
10%
Technology & Innovation
Software, security, sensing, and the emerging capabilities redefining what space-enabled technology can do
Software platforms & applications
Cybersecurity & resilient architectures
Remote sensing, imaging & geolocation
AI-enabled systems & data analytics
Test, measurement & simulation
100%
of the ecosystem
14,738 attendees across every segment of the satellite and space industry

The names on the floor

With over 6,400 unique organizations represented, the floor brought together the sector’s anchoring programs alongside the challengers redefining what’s possible.

Hughes / EchoStar SES Iridium Northrop Grumman Viasat Telesat Amazon / Kuiper Eutelsat Kratos L3Harris Airbus Blue Origin The Aerospace Corporation Thales Alenia Space Rocket Lab Astranis Lockheed Martin Boeing ST Engineering iDirect MDA Space Hughes / EchoStar SES Iridium Northrop Grumman Viasat Telesat Amazon / Kuiper Eutelsat Kratos L3Harris Airbus Blue Origin The Aerospace Corporation Thales Alenia Space Rocket Lab Astranis Lockheed Martin Boeing ST Engineering iDirect MDA Space
Intellian Technologies Taiwan Space Agency Keysight Technologies TE Connectivity Teledyne Kymeta Corporation Honeywell Aerospace CPI Gilat Defense HawkEye 360 Comtech Telecommunications AvL Technologies iDirect Government SES Space & Defense AWS Government Intelsat Planet Labs Satixfy HughesNet Maxar Technologies Intellian Technologies Taiwan Space Agency Keysight Technologies TE Connectivity Teledyne Kymeta Corporation Honeywell Aerospace CPI Gilat Defense HawkEye 360 Comtech Telecommunications AvL Technologies iDirect Government SES Space & Defense AWS Government Intelsat Planet Labs Satixfy HughesNet Maxar Technologies
GovMilSpace

Where mission requirements meet commercial solutions

GovMilSpace brought together the military, intelligence community, civil space agencies, allied nations, and the defense industrial base in a dedicated program designed for the conversations that shape how government and industry align on space.

34%
Government & military
share of all attendees
5,000+
Attendees from defense, government
& civil space sectors
6+
Distinct mission segments
represented
Mission segments represented
🛡️
Military & Defense Organizations
Active military branches, joint commands, program offices
🏛️
Government Agencies
Regulatory, civilian, and national security agencies
🌍
Civil Space Agencies
NASA, ESA, JAXA, and national space programs worldwide
🔍
Intelligence Community
ISR, reconnaissance, and geospatial intelligence organizations
🤝
Allied Nations & International Partners
Five Eyes, NATO members, and strategic partner nations
⚙️
Defense Prime Contractors & Sub-contractors
Industrial base supplying mission-critical systems
Representative organizations & titles
U.S. Space Force (USSF)
Commander, Space Delta 6 · Chief of Space Operations Staff
Space Systems Command (SSC)
Commander · Program Executive Officer
U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM)
Deputy Commander · Director of Operations
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Director of Acquisition · Senior Systems Engineer
National Security Agency (NSA)
Senior Technical Director · Innovations Lead
U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD)
Chief of Operations · Deputy Assistant Secretary
NASA
Associate Administrator · Chief Architect
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Senior Intelligence Officer · Space Programs Director
UK Space Agency
Director of National Security · Head of Space Policy
Royal Netherlands Air Force
Deputy Space Lead · Commander, Space Command NL
French Space Command (CDE)
Commander · Director of Space Operations
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Director General · Senior Mission Architect
European Space Agency (ESA)
Head of Security · Director of Navigation
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Executive Director · Senior Program Scientist

What the industry said

Attendees, speakers, and exhibiting companies shared their experience from SATELLITE & GovMilSpace 2026.

SS
S. Sita Sonty
Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
This year’s SATShow Week 2026 conversations felt more honest, more candid – and more willing to challenge assumptions. Across meetings, panels, and hallway debates, the industry dug into what actually matters right now: sovereign systems, dual‑use realities, and AI enabling…
SovereignSpace #DualUse #SpaceIndustry
HL
Guy FERRARO
CEO, NPC SYSTEM
This SATShow Week is truly incredible, it never fails to find new ways to amaze me. Yes, we operate in a niche market, often crossing paths with the same familiar faces around the world, but there are always new projects to discuss, new stories to tell, and above all, the same…
#SATSHOW
DS
Deepak Sivakumar
Director of Product Strategy, Keysight Technologies
It was exciting to see where the telecom industry is headed, driven by space technology. Really good conversations around the ecosystem to understand how all the pieces come together. We discussed space based connectivity from digital twin models & space to ground channel emulation to measuring live satellite performance using real devices & using AI to predict network anomalies. Looking forward to this direction & being part of this journey as the industry evolves.
#SATShow #Keysight #D2C
DG
Daniel Gizinski
Satellite & Space Segment President, Comtech
Wrapping a great week at SATSHOW – great discussions with partners, customers, and users about what is new and next. Grateful for the chance to share a keynote presentation on Space Security as part of the GovMilSpace program and join a panel with other ground segment leaders to discuss the reality of digitization. On the show floor, we had the opportunity to demo next-gen DCG, Elevate 2.0, MPR, amplifiers, and space components – re-affirming our commitment as an organization to delivering real products that deliver value in the real world. Had a great team on the ground, as well as a number of partners with Comtech Telecommunications Corp. equipment on display
#SATShow #GovMilSpace
FO
Francesco Ovipari
Pasquali Microwave Systems
Gruppo Pasquali successfully concluded its first participation at Satellite SATShow Week 2026. The quality of the meetings, the insights gathered during the show, and the interest shown in our solutions exceeded expectations and confirmed the relevance of our work in an evolving global market. 🌏 Driven by the positive outcomes of this year’s edition, we are pleased to announce that Pasquali Microwave USA will return to Satshow in 2027📌
#WashingtonDC #SATShow
TN
Grant Kirkwood
CEO, Contrivian
Hard to believe our first SATShow Week was almost two weeks ago. And what a show it was! A couple observations: 🛰️ The satellite industry is exciting again! Between meetings it was fun to nerd out and see all the cool stuff people are working on. 🌍 LEO has proven itself for fast, reliable access; global coverage is real. Nobody’s arguing this point anymore. 💰 The debate around multi-orbit vs multi-constellation is real, with billions of dollars of assets at stake. Buyers aren’t asking us about satellite access anymore … they’re asking what’s next?
#LEO #Starlink #SATShow
SATELLITE 2026 show floor

In 2026, the satellite industry gathered in Washington, D.C. The floor reflected the stakes of the moment.

~900 meetings. One platform.

The SATELLITE mobile app became one of the most active business-facilitation tools at the event, enabling attendees to set meetings before they ever walked through the doors.

~900
meetings arranged through the mobile app in 2026
81% increase in meeting requests year over year

The meeting hub, built for business

Attendees used the app to identify targets, send meeting requests, and lock in time at an exhibitor’s booth or in the dedicated Meeting Hub, creating a pipeline of conversations that might otherwise never happen across 60,000+ sq ft of show floor.

Schedule from anywhere. Set meetings at a booth or reserve time in the dedicated Meeting Hub, all before you arrive at the show.
Demand is growing. An 81% jump in meeting requests signals that the industry has embraced this tool as a core part of how business gets done at SATELLITE.
Keep it in mind for 2027. The tool works best when used early. Set your profile, identify targets, and start requesting meetings before the show opens.

What they came to find

Attendees registered interest across every major category of the satellite and space ecosystem, from core infrastructure to emerging capabilities.

Satellite Networks
Antennas
Software Platforms
Satellite Operators / Carriers
Satellite Equipment
Satellite Monitoring & Tracking
RF / Microwave Components
Systems Integration
Broadcast Satellite Services
Broadband Technology
Data Services
IoT / M2M Technology
Comms-on-the-Move
Amplifiers
Engineering Services
Remote Sensing & Imaging
Terminals
Security Technology
Launch Services
Modems
Test Equipment
Power Systems
Cellular Backhaul
Geolocation Services
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41% first-time attendees. The pipeline of new entrants to the ecosystem is strong.
SATELLITE 2026 Attendance Data