Discover the groundbreaking companies driving the NewSpace Economy. From revolutionary space travel solutions to cutting edge satellite technology, these innovators are shaping the next frontier of exploration and economic growth. Explore their stories, technologies, and contributions to a thriving global space ecosystem.
ALATYR, formerly known as ASTROLAB SAS, is a French aerospace company founded in March 2023 by former ArianeGroup executives Emeric Lhomme and Mathieu Chaize. The company specializes in developing fully robotic laboratory stations in Low Earth Orbit to conduct medical and pharmaceutical research in microgravity.
Location: 34 rue de la Croix de Fer, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Aldoria, established in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in Space Situational Awareness solutions. The company offers comprehensive space surveillance services, including collision avoidance, debris tracking, and space traffic management, to ensure the safety and sustainability of space operations.
Location: Paris, France
Alén Space is a Spanish company specializing in the design, manufacture, and operation of small satellites, particularly CubeSats.
Location: Galicia, Spain
Alpha Impulsion, founded in December 2022 in Toulouse, France, is pioneering autophage propulsion technology to revolutionize space launch vehicles. By consuming the rocket's structure as fuel, their approach aims to significantly reduce launch costs and environmental impact, providing efficient solutions for small satellite deployments.
Location: Toulouse, France
Alva Advanced Materials is a forward-thinking materials science company developing high-performance composites, nanomaterials, and sustainable solutions for the aerospace, energy, and defense industries.
Location: Bremen, Germany
AMi Exploration, initiated by ARCAspace in 2022, is a Romanian asteroid mining program aiming to return precious metals worth $1 billion to Earth by 2033. The program focuses on developing innovative technologies for space resource utilization, including the EcoRocket Heavy launch vehicle and the AMi Cargo mining spacecraft.
Location: Vâlcea County, Romania
ArcSpace, established in 2022 in Paris, France, is at the forefront of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. The company offers an Orbital Testbed Operations Platform (OTOP) that enables organizations to validate and qualify their technologies in space under real-world conditions, thereby accelerating the adoption of ISAM solutions and contributing to the growth of the space economy.
Location: Paris, France
Argotec, founded in 2008 in Turin, Italy, is an aerospace engineering company specializing in small satellite platforms and human spaceflight support technologies. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of ISSpresso, the first espresso machine for space, and the deployment of microsatellites for NASA missions. With a focus on innovation and international collaboration, Argotec continues to contribute to advancements in space exploration.
Location: San Mauro Torinese, Torino, Italy
ArianeGroup, established in 2015 as a joint venture between Airbus and Safran, is a leading European aerospace company specializing in civil and military space launch systems. With its headquarters in Paris, France, and facilities across France and Germany, the company is responsible for the development of the Ariane launch vehicle family and the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile
Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Arundal Astronautics is a UK-based space technology company focusing on satellite manufacturing, propulsion systems, and in-space infrastructure solutions, contributing to commercial and governmental space missions.
Location: United Kingdom
ASTAREON, founded in May 2023 and headquartered in Palaiseau, France, specializes in space surveillance services to address the increasing challenges of security and safety in space. Initially established as a subsidiary of ONERA, the company was later acquired by HEMERIA Group in October 2024 and rebranded as HEMERIA Surveillance. ASTAREON leverages advanced technologies to monitor and manage space activities, contributing to sustainable and secure space operations.
Location: Palaiseau, France
Asteroid Mining Corporation (AMC) is a British enterprise dedicated to developing technologies for exploring and extracting off-world resources, particularly from asteroids.
Location: London, England