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 Portal Space Systems Manufactures solar-thermal-propelled spacecraft buses for high-delta-v, multi-orbit maneuverability and tactically responsive space operations. Portal Space Systems logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Avio Portal Space Systems
Founded 1912 2021
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Bothell, Washington, USA
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,300 22
Total funding $20M+
Latest round Seed
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Space Transportation & Logistics, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Propulsion
Products listed 6 3
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai Jeff Thornburg, Ian Vorbach, Prashaanth Ravindran
News mentions 0 0
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How do Avio and Portal Space Systems compare?

Both companies work in Space Propulsion. Avio was founded in 1912 and Portal Space Systems in 2021.

Which is larger, Avio or Portal Space Systems?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,300 employees versus 22.

Which has more launches, Avio or Portal Space Systems?

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.