SPACE INDEX COMPANIES INSIGHTS SECTORS PRODUCTS NEWS BLOG ANSWERS RESEARCH ABOUT FOR COMPANIES BUILD / 2026.06.03
Avio logo Avio Manufactures solid and liquid propulsion systems for European space launchers and produces the Vega family of small-lift launch vehicles. vs Orbex Developed the Prime micro-launch vehicle for dedicated small satellite missions to LEO, using bio-propane fuel and 3D-printed engines. Orbex logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Avio Orbex
Founded 1912 2015
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom
Type public private
Status operating closed
Employees 1,300 178
Total funding $163.1M
Latest round Series D
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Launch Services, Spaceports & Range Services
Products listed 6 3
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%) 1 (0%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai Phil Chambers, Andy Bradford, Charles Platts
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Avio and Orbex compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. Avio was founded in 1912 and Orbex in 2015.

Which is larger, Avio or Orbex?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,300 employees versus 178.

Which has more launches, Avio or Orbex?

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.