Avio is leader in space propulsion, with more than 1,000 employees located in Italy, France and French Guyana. 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
21.12.22
Space Launches
A message from our CEO Giulio Ranzo regarding flight VV22
Avio is working with its partners to identify the cause of the anomaly that has led to the premature ending of the Vega C VV22 mission.
21.12.22
FLIGHT VV22: FAILURE OF THE MISSION
Colleferro, 21 December 2022 - Approximately two minutes and 27 seconds after the liftoff of the Vega C launcher, an anomaly occurred shortly after the second stage (Z
29.11.22
Space Launches
The European Commission signs a record contract for 5 Vega C launches for the Copernicus constellation
Rome, 29 November 2022 – Avio announces the signature of a contract by Arianespace with the European Commission for five Vega C launches for the Copernicus earth observation constellation satellites, to be executed between 2024 to 2026.