Celebrating 25 years of innovation at IQ – nearly as long as we’ve been enabling dependable satellite communication!
From our roots as IQ wireless to becoming the globally trusted IQ Technologies for Earth and Space GmbH, we’ve evolved into two cutting-edge business units.
IQ spacecom keeps the world connected through advanced space communication solutions, while IQ FireWatch protects people, nature, and infrastructure with pioneering early wildfire detection.
This milestone is a tribute to the incredible IQ team. Here’s to the journey so far – and the exciting path ahead. Stay tuned for more stories from our 25th anniversary!
Your IQ Team

latest news
08 August 2025
XLink-Ka in the VaMEx3 MarsSymphony Field Test
We are proud to announce that we successfully demonstrated the capabilities of our XLink-Ka SDR platform during the VaMEx3 MarsSymphony field test.
23 July 2025
IQ spacecom @ SmallSat USA
We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending the 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference in Utah!
14 July 2025
Meet our new GbE Space Switch
Introducing our latest innovation: a high-performance GbE space switch optimized for modern space missions.
23 June 2025
Our journey began 20 Years Ago
We are celebrating two decades of NewSpace innovation at IQ spacecom, from the launch of HiSPiCO to the completion of the 10-year BEESAT-3 mission.
06 June 2025
Celebrating 25 years of innovation at IQ
We are celebrating 25 years of innovation at IQ – nearly as long as we’ve been enabling dependable satellite communication
03 June 2025
IQ spacecom @ SmallSat Europe 2025!
What an amazing two days at SmallSat Europe 2025! We enjoyed making new connections and reconnecting with industry peers.
20 May 2025
Go.BIC Service achieves TRL-9
IQ spacecom is pleased to announce that its Go.BIC service has officially reached Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL-9). Go.BIC is the first dynamic Global On-Demand Bi-directional Intersatellite Connection Service launched by RBC Signals in cooperation with IQ spacecom.
10 April 2025
VaMEx3-MarsSymphony with XLink-Ka
Exploring a valley and caves on Mars, searching for life: These are the goals of the German research initiative VaMEx3-MarsSymphony. IQ spacecom is involved.
27 February 2025
NASA State-Of-Art-Report 2024
IQ spacecom is listed in the new edition of NASA's State-of-the-Art Small Spacecraft Technology Report for 2024.
03 February 2025
IQ spacecom @ ISIEX 2025
It was an amazing experience to make our first appearance at the 4th International Space Industry Exhibition (ISIEX) in Tokyo, Japan!