Spain boosts its international visibility with a record number of companies at the Space Symposium 2026

 

A record 17 Spanish companies are participating in the Space Symposium 2026 in Colorado Springs (USA) from April 13 to 16. The delegation, under the brand Spain Space and organized by ICEX, seeks to capture business opportunities in the world's most influential space market.

 

Consolidation of the Spanish space ecosystem

 

With the firm objective of promoting visibility, positioning and business opportunities In the most important market for the industry, the Spanish sector has attended one of the most prestigious international events. Under the brand Spain Space, ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones and Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en Los Ángeles They have coordinated the national presence in this forum promoted by the Space Foundation.

 

This 2026 edition stands out for achieving a record turnoutreflecting the current strength and dynamism of the national ecosystem. This is the fourth time that ICEX is present at the event and the third one that has a Spain Pavilion own, consolidating a strategy of institutional support to the high-tech sector.

 

Representation of the entire value chain

 

The 17 entities present at the event showcase advanced technological solutions that cover the entire space sector value chainThe Spanish delegation is made up of a combination of established companies, research centers, and disruptive startups in the field of newspace.

 

Participating Entity / Company	Event Location	Celebration Dates
Alén Space, Anteral, Arkadia Space, ARQUIMEA	Colorado Springs (USA)	13 to the 16 of April of 2026
ASENSE, AVS, CITD Engineering & Technologies, Compoxi	Colorado Springs (USA)	13 to the 16 of April of 2026
DHV Technology, GMV, Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)	Colorado Springs (USA)	13 to the 16 of April of 2026
INTEGRASYS Group, OCCAM Space, SATLANTIS, SOLAR MEMS	Colorado Springs (USA)	13 to the 16 of April of 2026
UARX Space, Agencia Espacial Española	Colorado Springs (USA)	13 to the 16 of April of 2026

 

High-impact action and strategic alliances

 

El Space Symposium 2026 is the year in which the most ambitious programs of the decade are defined, such as the program Artemis, Leo constellations (Low Earth Orbit) and various projects of space defenseFor Spanish companies, this is an unmissable opportunity to boost their visibility to key players such as:

 

• Governmental agencies: NASA y NOAA.
• Main contractors: Lockheed Martin, Boeing y Northrop Grumman.
• Operators and manufacturers: Maxar y SpaceX.

 

Furthermore, membership in ICEX as a member of the Space Foundation It reinforces Spain's active involvement in the main international reference spaces, facilitating technological exchange and the generation of strategic alliances in a highly competitive global market.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Space Symposium 2026

 

How important is this event for Spanish companies?
It is the most influential forum in the space and defense sector in the US, allowing domestic companies to position themselves before agencies such as the NASA and large global contractors.

Who are the members of the "Spain Space" delegation?
A total of 17 entities, including technology companies, research centers such as the IAC and the own Agencia Espacial Española.

What space programs are being discussed at this symposium?
Trends and contracts are defined for critical missions such as the program Artemis, the deployment of satellite constellations in low Earth orbit (LEO) and space security projects.