Avio S.p.A. is an Italian aerospace company specializing in space propulsion and launch systems. As the prime contractor for the Vega rocket family, including Vega and Vega C, Avio provides launch services for institutional, governmental, and commercial payloads. They are also a subcontractor for the Ariane program, supplying components like boosters and stage separation motors and partners with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA). Associated keywords include: space launchers, solid-propellant motors, liquid propulsion, Vega, Vega C, Ariane, ESA.
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An Avio spokesperson confirmed that the turbopumps under the new contract represent the remaining production needed for a smooth transition.
ArianeGroup and Avio signed a new agreement on November 14 that guarantees the operational phase of the Ariane 6 program.
The agreement between ArianeGroup and Avio is expected to generate over 200 million euros for Avio.
The agreement is worth more than €200 million to Avio.
A new agreement between ArianeGroup and Avio was signed on 14 November.
An Avio spokesperson confirmed that the turbopumps covered by the new contract represent the remaining production necessary to ensure a smooth transition.
Avio acted as Vega’s technical authority and industrial prime contractor for almost 14 years since its inaugural flight in 2012.
Giuilio Ranzo mentioned that Avio is excited to assume additional responsibilities for selling and operating the Vega launch service.
The other arrangement is with Avio for Vega-C.
Avio and Lockheed Martin intend to negotiate a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to align on increasing the surety of supply for cost-effective propulsion systems.
Avio and Lockheed Martin signed a non-binding term sheet to support the establishment of Avio USA’s solid rocket motor facility in the United States.
Avio is developing the Orbital Support and Propulsion Module for the orbital stages.
Avio is developing the Orbital Support and Propulsion Module for the orbital stages of the IOS mission.
The Temporary Grouping of Enterprises for the IOS mission includes Thales Alenia Space, Leonardo, Avio, D-Orbit, and Telespazio.
Avio successfully completed a static fire test of its MR10 DMX2 LOX-methane rocket engine in early October 2025.
The MR60 is described as the 'building block' of the post-Vega E 'Vega Next' launch vehicle, which Avio expects to introduce after 2032.
This was the first time Avio publicly revealed specific hardware intended for use aboard the first of two flight demonstrators being developed under its Space Transportation System (STS) programme.
Avio revealed specific testing on the propellant tank and the MR10 rocket engine while sharing images of other components of the FD1 demonstrator.
Avio is currently in the integration and testing phase of the FD1 demonstrator at its manufacturing plant in Colleferro, Italy.
In March 2023, Avio was awarded a €181 million contract for its Space Transportation System (STS) programme to mature key technologies for its Vega E successor.