Founded in Milan in 2014 and headquartered in Lomazzo, Italy, Leaf Space is transforming satellite ground communications with its innovative Ground Segment as-a-Service (GSaaS) model. The company provides fully owned and operated global ground stations, delivering telemetry, tracking, command (TT&C), and payload services via transparent per-minute pricing without minimum usage commitments.
Leaf Space supports a wide range of missions from smallsat startups to institutional programs enabling Launch and Early-Orbit Phase (LEOP) support, continuous satellite operations, rideshare campaigns, Earth observation, IoT constellations, and launcher integrations. Their global network ensures reliable connectivity for varied orbital regimes, including sun-synchronous, mid-inclination, and equatorial orbits.
Products and Services
- Leaf Line GSaaS: LEAF LINE is LEAF SPACE’s Ground Segment as a Service solution, leveraging a fully owned and operated global network of ground stations available through all-inclusive per-minute pricing. This service enables satellite operators to perform mission-critical data communication with their space assets efficiently.
LEAF LINE supports Command & Control (TT&C) operations by receiving telemetry data and transmitting commands to satellites, while also managing mission-critical communication by handling the reception and transmission of payload data. The Leaf Line network serves satellite operators worldwide, with over 50% of its operations supporting missions from the United States.
- Leaf Key: Designed ground station management solutions for mid-to-large satellite constellations requiring dedicated capacity and control.
- LEOP Support & Launch Tracking: Specialized services during critical early-orbit and launch phases, including dedicated antennas and 48 hours of continuous support.
Partnerships & Technology Expansion
Leaf Space collaborates with partners such as Azercosmos, GOMSpace, and Deimos to expand its network and enhance capabilities. It also installs proprietary teleport sites for instance, its fully owned teleport in Punta Arenas, Chile adding strategic coverage for rideshare missions and low-latency data delivery.
Leaf Space is redefining satellite connectivity with a scalable, cost-effective GSaaS model powered by a global antenna network, intelligent scheduling, and advanced SDR systems. This comprehensive, transparent approach empowers satellite operators, whether small startups or major institutions to focus on their missions while relying on Leaf Space for seamless ground communications.
