SPACE INDEX COMPANIES INSIGHTS SECTORS PRODUCTS NEWS BLOG ANSWERS RESEARCH ABOUT FOR COMPANIES BUILD / 2026.06.04
Avio logo Avio Manufactures solid and liquid propulsion systems for European space launchers and produces the Vega family of small-lift launch vehicles vs Zeno Power Develops radioisotope power systems that convert heat from decaying isotopes into years of reliable electricity for lunar surface and seabed missions Zeno Power logo
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Avio Zeno Power
Founded 1912 2018
Headquarters Colleferro, Italy Washington, District of Columbia
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,300 79
Total funding $94.9M
Latest round Series B
Sectors Launch Services, Space Defense Systems, Space Propulsion Satellite Components & Subsystems, Lunar Services, Space Propulsion
Products listed 6 2
Federal contracts
Launches 25 (4%)
Leaders listed Giulio Ranzo, Roberto Italia, Roberto Carassai Tyler Bernstein, Jonathan Segal, Jacob Matthews
News mentions 0 0
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FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Avio and Zeno Power compare?

Both companies work in Space Propulsion. Avio was founded in 1912 and Zeno Power in 2018.

Which is larger, Avio or Zeno Power?

Avio reports the larger workforce, with 1,300 employees versus 79.

Which has more launches, Avio or Zeno Power?

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.