SPACE INDEX COMPANIES INSIGHTS SECTORS PRODUCTS NEWS BLOG ANSWERS RESEARCH ABOUT FOR COMPANIES BUILD / 2026.06.04
Avio logo Avio Manufactures solid and liquid propulsion systems for European space launchers and produces the Vega family of small-lift launch vehicles vs Hadrian Operates autonomous precision manufacturing factories producing components for aerospace and defense companies, powered by AI-driven factory automation software Hadrian logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Avio Hadrian
Founded 1912 2021
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Torrance, California
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,300 289
Total funding $539M
Latest round Series C
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Satellite Components & Subsystems, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 6 4
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai Chris Power, West Owens, Mike Manazir
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
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How do Avio and Hadrian compare?

Both companies work in Space Defense Systems. Avio was founded in 1912 and Hadrian in 2021.

Which is larger, Avio or Hadrian?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,300 employees versus 289.

Which has more launches, Avio or Hadrian?

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.