| Type | For-profit entities |
| Founded | Late 19th century |
| Founders | Nikola Tesla • Thomas Edison |
| Industry | Communications • Space exploration • Space mining |
| Services | Wireless telegraph • Television networks • Internet networks • Space exploration • Asteroid mining |
| Key technologies | Networks of artificial satellites • Orbital constellations • Satellite communication |
| Notable companies | |
| Operating jurisdictions | Global |
