CONTEC, founded in 2015, is a leading space company dedicated to evolutionizing satellite operations through its global network of ground stations. With a primary focus on providing ground station services, CONTEC aims to ensure seamless communication between satellites and ground-based systems. Since the official launch of its services in 2019, marked by the installation of Korea’s first commercial ground station in Jeju, CONTEC has rapidly gained recognition as a trusted partner for major satellite operators. In November 2023, CONTEC successfully went public (IPO) on the Korean Stock Exchange (KOSDAQ). In addition, CONTEC launched its 1st satellite ‘Oreum-Sat’ in March 2024.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, CONTEC continues to expand its global footprint, extending its services to clients across America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. By strategically positioning its ground stations worldwide, CONTEC offers enhanced coverage and accessibility to satellite operators, enabling them to optimize their missions and effectively manage their satellite fleets. In addition, CONTEC has developed advanced technologies to process and analyze raw satellite data to deliver high-quality satellite data processing services and make use of data for valuable insights. These insights find applications in a wide range of industries, enabling end-users to make informed decisions.
CONTEC has several subsidiaries, CONTEC Space, CONTEC Earth Service (CES), CONTEC Space Optics (CSO), and AP Satellite Inc(APSI). CONTEC Space is located in Luxembourg for collaborations in Europe, CONTEC Earth Service provides satellite imagery and value-added satellite image application and CONTEC Space Optics provides technologies in high-resolution imaging for space missions. APSI a satellite manufacturing and satellite communication company that CONTEC acquired in June 2024.
