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 SES S.A. Operates a multi-orbit fleet of GEO and MEO satellites delivering video distribution, data connectivity, and managed network services to broadcasters, telecom operators, and governments worldwide. SES S.A. logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Avio SES S.A.
Founded 1912 1985
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Luxembourg
Type public public
Status operating operating
Employees 1,300 2,264
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 6 53
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai Adel Al-Saleh, Elisabeth A. Pataki, Adam Levy
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Avio and SES S.A. compare?

Both companies work in Space Defense Systems. Avio was founded in 1912 and SES S.A. in 1985.

Which is larger, Avio or SES S.A.?

SES S.A. reports the larger workforce, with 2,264 employees versus 1,300.

Which has more launches, Avio or SES S.A.?

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.