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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Avio will move on to the integration and testing phase of the single-stage FD1 demonstrator.
The MR10 engine will initially power a single-stage demonstrator being developed under Avio’s Space Transportation System (STS) programme.
The test allowed Avio to continue with the integration and testing phase of the FD1 demonstrator.
On 6 August 2025, Avio successfully conducted the first hot-fire test of the MR10 DM2 flight model, designated the MR10 DMX2 engine.
Avio completed an initial hot-fire test campaign of its MR10 DM2 rocket engine in late 2023.
Avio expects to carry out a 'stage test' early next year.
In March 2023, Avio was awarded a €181.6 million contract to develop a two-stage, light-lift rocket powered by its new methalox engines.
On 22 September, Avio completed the third and final hot-fire test of the MR10 DMX2 test campaign.
ESA's reusable rocket upper stage project has potential applications as an evolution of Avio’s Vega family of rockets.
Avio received €181.6 million for the development of two demonstrators as part of its Space Transportation System initiative.
The scope of the Avio project encompasses preliminary design work for both the launch system and the ground segment.
Avio received funding from the Italian government through its PNRR programme to design a reusable first stage.
ESA awarded a €40 million contract to Avio for the design of a reusable rocket upper stage in late September.
The Space Transportation System initiative aims to validate Avio’s next-generation methalox rocket engines and mature reusable rocket technologies.
Avio's stock decreased by 13%.
Sabca has supplied TVC systems for the Ariane 4, Ariane 5, and now Ariane 6 rockets, as well as for Avio’s Vega and Vega C rockets.
The European Space Agency has awarded a contract to Avio for 24 months of development activities.
Avio will leverage its extensive technical and industrial experience in liquid propulsion systems, particularly those using liquid oxygen and methane, as well as knowledge gained from the Space Rider reentry vehicle program to design an advanced, lightweight, high-performance solution for next-generation launch systems.
Avio CEO Giulio Ranzo stated the company will leverage its expertise in liquid oxygen-methane engines and the Space Rider reentry vehicle.
Giulio Ranzo, CEO of Avio, stated that the company is proud to contribute to the development of a reusable upper stage based on its technological capabilities and industrial experience.