Space events
Inaugurated the SPTF, new pole of technological excellence intended for space activities and financed by Avio in collaboration with MiSE and the Sardinia Region
Perdasdefogu (NU), 5 October 2021 - This morning the new SPTF (Space Propulsion Test Facility) was inaugurated in Perdasdefogu, a center of technological excellence unique in Europe that enables the development of new technologies essential for the space transport chain in the co
Finance
First Half 2021 results
VEGA SUCCESSFULLY RETURNED TO FLIGHT WITH 2 MISSIONS
SLOWDOWN IN PROFITS WITH INCREASING BACKLOG
Space Launches
Flight VV19: another success for Vega
With flight VV19, Vega successfully puts in Sun-Synchronous orbit Pléiades Neo 4 along with four small satellites in ride-share, including one for the University “La Sapienza” of Rome.
Space Launches
ARIANE 5: A NEW SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT
ARIANE 5: A NEW SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT
Two geostationary telecommunication satellites, Star One D2 and EUTELSAT QUANTUM, have been placed into orbit
Colleferro (Rome), 31st July 2021 – Ariane 5 successfully placed two geostationary telecommunication satellites, Star One D2
Innovation
Signed a euro 118.8 million contract with ESA for the development of Vega E
Rome, 21st July 2021 – In the ESA ESRIN headquarter of Frascati, the CEO of Avio Giulio Ranzo and the ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander have signed a Euro 118.8 million contract which ensures the advancement of the Vega launcher programme beyond 2025.
Extension of the contract with MBDA to supply Aster boosters
Rome, 7th July 2021 - Avio S.p.A.