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 NEC Space Technologies Japanese manufacturer of satellite and rocket subsystems and components, founded in 2001 NEC Space Technologies logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Avio NEC Space Technologies
Founded 1912 2001
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Nissin-cho, Japan
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,500 482
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Propulsion
Products listed 7 16
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 NEC Space Technologies compare?

Both companies work in Space Propulsion. Avio was founded in 1912 and NEC Space Technologies in 2001.
02

Which is larger, Avio or NEC Space Technologies?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,500 employees versus 482.
03

Which has more launches, Avio or NEC 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.