Avio is leader in space propulsion, with more than 1,300 employees located in Italy, France and French Guiana. Since its foundation, in 1912, the company has played a key role in designing, manufacturing and integrating space launch systems and tactical missiles.
Avio is the prime contractor for the production of the small lift launch vehicles Vega and Vega C, two European Space Agency (ESA) programs, and the subcontractor for the manufacturing of the solid rocket motors P80, P120C, Zefiro 23, Zefiro 40 and Zefiro 9 and for Avum and Avum +, upper stages. About 65% of the rockets is developed and manufactured in Italy.
Avio is also prime contractor a new generation launcher: Vega Evolution (Vega E) whose maiden flight is expected to be in 2026.
News and events from Avio's world
Space Launches
Success for Vega C VV25 mission: Sentinel-1C in orbit
Colleferro (Rome), December 6, 2024 – Vega C successfully launched the Sentinel-1C Earth Observation Satellite, a dedicated mission for the European Commission Copernicus Program
Space Launches
FLIGHT VV25: POSTPONEMENT OF THE LAUNCH
Colleferro (Rome), December 4, 2024 – Due to a mechanical issue preventing the withdrawal of the mobile gantry, the launch chronology has been stopped.
CONTRACT SIGNED BETWEEN AVIO AND MBDA ITALIA FOR THE SUPPLY OF ROCKET MOTORS FOR CAMM-ER MISSILES
Colleferro (Rome), December 4, 2024 – Avio S.p.A. ("Avio" or the "Company") signed a contract with MBDA Italia S.p.A.