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 Skyrora Designs and manufactures small-lift orbital launch vehicles and orbital transfer vehicles from Scotland, using 3D-printed engines and Ecosene fuel derived from waste plastic. Skyrora logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Avio Skyrora
Founded 1912 2017
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Glasgow
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,300 100
Total funding $76.9M
Latest round Angel
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Launch Services, Suborbital & High-Altitude
Products listed 6 10
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%) 1 (0%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai Volodymyr Levykin, Dr Jack-James Marlow, Victor Ivanenko
News mentions 0 5
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Avio and Skyrora compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. Avio was founded in 1912 and Skyrora in 2017.

Which is larger, Avio or Skyrora?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,300 employees versus 100.

Which has more launches, Avio or Skyrora?

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.