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Avio logo Avio Manufactures solid and liquid propulsion systems for European space launchers and produces the Vega family of small-lift launch vehicles. vs Gilmour Space Technologies Develops hybrid-propellant launch vehicles, a modular satellite bus, and operates Australia's first licensed orbital spaceport. Gilmour Space Technologies logo
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Avio Gilmour Space Technologies
Founded 1912 2015
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,300 176
Total funding A$217M
Latest round Series E
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Launch Services, Satellite Manufacturing, Spaceports & Range Services
Products listed 6 4
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%) 2 (0%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai Adam Gilmour, James Gilmour, Ashley Hasforth
News mentions 0 0
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How do Avio and Gilmour Space Technologies compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. Avio was founded in 1912 and Gilmour Space Technologies in 2015.

Which is larger, Avio or Gilmour Space Technologies?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,300 employees versus 176.

Which has more launches, Avio or Gilmour Space Technologies?

Avio leads with 25 tracked launches (4% success rate).

Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.