Aireon, a subsidiary of Iridium Communications Inc., takes advantage of Iridium's satellite constellation to help ensure globally optimized air traffic control takes flight.

To meet the challenges of space-based air traffic monitoring, Iridium created Aireon, an innovative new company bringing together global commercial aviation companies and air navigation service providers (ANSPs). Aireon will provide the first opportunity for global air traffic monitoring starting as early as 2017.

To enable Aireon services, Iridium will host special ADS-B receiver payloads on its next-generation global satellite communications constellation, Iridium NEXT.

Scheduled for launch between 2015 and 2017, Iridium NEXT's low-latency, 66 cross-linked Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites make it uniquely suited to meet the technical demands of global air traffic monitoring.

Iridium NEXT is a planned satellite constellation, foreseen to replace the Iridium constellation.

Iridium NEXT is a second-generation worldwide network of telecommunications satellites, consisting of 66 satellites and six in-orbit and nine ground spares. These satellites will incorporate features such as data transmission which were not emphasized in the original design. The original plan was to begin launching new satellites in 2014. Satellites will incorporate additional payload such as cameras and sensors in collaboration with some customers and partners. Iridium can also be used to provide a data link to other satellites in space, enabling command and control of other space assets regardless of the position of ground stations and gateways. The constellation will provide L-band data speeds of up to 1.5 Mbit/s and High-speed Ka-Band service of up to 8 Mbit/s. The existing constellation of satellites is expected to remain operational until Iridium NEXT is fully operational.

The Iridium constellation is owned and operated by Iridium Communications Inc. 

Masten Space Systems is an US rocket company that is currently developing a line of reusable spacecraft, and related rocket propulsion hardware. 

Masten Space Systems designs, builds, tests and operates reusable launch vehicles. 

Masten Space Systems competed in the NASA and Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge X Prize in 2009, winning the level one second prize and the level two first prize. On November 2, 2009 it was announced that Masten Space Systems had won first place in the level two category, with Armadillo Aerospace coming in second.

Space Operations, Inc. (SpaceOps) was established to satisfy a growing world-wide demand for a reliable and affordable spacecraft vehicle with capacity for carrying flight crews and vital cargo into space.

Mission Statement: To provide a crew launch capability, based in the the U.S., at the earliest possible time.

Space Operations was founded in 2011.

TS-Space Systems is a British company providing solar simulator technology to the space industry.

Starchaser Industries is a privately held, high technology group of companies that specialises in the development, operation and commercialisation of space related products and services.

Starchaser Industries focuses on the space tourism and micro-satellite launch markets.

E'Prime Aerospace is a U.S. company committed to providing launch services.

Its customers are the United States Department of Defense (U.S. Air Force), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other government and commercial entities including telecommunications, aerospace, security, and defense industries.

Rocketplane Global, Inc. (RGI)  is an USA company dedicated to commercial space flight.

Rocketplane is designing the XP suborbital vehicle.

Rocketplane was founded in 2001.

Explore Mars Inc. is a project-oriented, international non-profit organization passionately dedicated to awareness and action resulting in successful human exploration of Mars.

Explore Mars was created to promote science and technology innovation and education with a use for Mars Exploration. Through a series of technology innovation awards, scientific symposiums and workshops, Mars analog work, technology demonstrations, and other programs, we provide a platform for scientists and "citizen scientists" to engage in meaningful space exploration research and development in the private sector.

The new focus on private sector investment in space creates a unique opportunity for 'Explore Mars'. "Not only do we plan to promote the humans to Mars cause," said Explore Mars Executive Director, Chris Carberry, "but with the right mix of prizes, programming, and projects, we can make a significant contribution in advancing the cause of sending humans to Mars."

Explore Mars Inc. was formed in 2010.

The Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency (EXA) is the organisation in charge of administering and executing the Ecuadorian civilian space program and conducting scientific research on space and planetary sciences.

It is a non-profit NGO with 100% civilian operation capital through private funding and self-sustained. It was established on November 1, 2007 and includes the first Ecuadorian trained astronaut, Ronnie Nader, among its staff members.