SPACE INDEX
Avio logo Avio Manufactures solid and liquid propulsion systems for European space launchers and produces the Vega family of small-lift launch vehicles vs NearSpace Launch Small satellite builder and spacecraft communication systems provider with 100+ satellites in orbit NearSpace Launch logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Avio NearSpace Launch
Founded 1912 2013
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Upland, Indiana
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,500 15
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Launch Services, Satellite Communications, Satellite Manufacturing
Products listed 7 1
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai
News mentions 5 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do Avio and NearSpace Launch compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. Avio was founded in 1912 and NearSpace Launch in 2013.
02

Which is larger, Avio or NearSpace Launch?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,500 employees versus 15.
03

Which has more launches, Avio or NearSpace Launch?

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.