Sponsor and partner profiles

Lockheed Martin 

Based in London, we focus on advanced technology systems, particularly in our Harwell Space division, to enhance the UK’s space capabilities through collaborations with businesses and universities. 

In the North East, we partner with Northumbria University to support the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST), boosting the local space economy.

To inspire youth in space careers, we organise Space Camps where students engage with experts and participate in hands-on STEM activities.

We are dedicated to advancing the UK space industry and improving satellite technology, contributing to the nation's growth as a space power.

Babcock

We  manage and operate SKYNET, the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) military satellite communications capability.

Working with our partners at GovSat and SES, we commenced the operation of SKYNET in 2024, extending our provision of strategic communication services to the UK Armed Forces and our allies.

Under the SKYNET Service Delivery Wrap contract, we are responsible for operating the UK’s constellation of military satellites and ground stations, including the integration of terminals into the MOD network.

We also provide UK Armed Forces with a wide variety of terminals from the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) to large mobile terminals using the Reacher platform.

Our Mission Systems business is a world leader in delivering strategic communications products and solutions, with our services found on platforms from submarines to satellites.

With our partners, we bring the stability, knowledge, and pedigree of a proven service provider together with the leading commercial and military satellite operators to provide the users with the best-in-class solutions that the industry has to offer.

CGI 

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

We are an IT Systems Integrator working to advise, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical information systems.

Bringing innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our expertise across space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability.

GovSat

GovSat is a public-private joint venture between the Luxembourg government and SES, the world-leading satellite operator.

Our mission is to provide secure, reliable and accessible satellite communication services for governments – addressing the demand for connectivity resulting from defence and civilian security applications.

Dedicated entirely to governmental and institutional users, the GovSat-1 satellite features high-powered fully-steerable spot beams and an X-band Global beam. It is equipped with anti-jamming features, encrypted telemetry and control, and uses assured frequencies.

This enables an array of applications such as connectivity for theatres of operation, interconnection of institutional or defence sites, border control, ISR, as well as various types of communications for air, land and maritime missions.

Milexia

Milexia provide a range of tactical satcom terminals, RF sub-systems, and engineering solutions that enable tactical communications to be used in any environment.

These solutions are offered in either single or multi-band configurations, including X, Ku, and Ka-band. The lightweight, robust designs have been adopted by military, homeland security, and emergency services around the globe.

Milexia is also the UK’s leading supplier of satellite ground station equipment for fixed, transportable, and flyaway applications.