MaiaSpace is building the next generation of French micro-launch infrastructure with reusability and green propellants. Positioned as a sovereign launcher, its trajectory aligns with Europe’s desire for responsive, sustainable access to orbit.
Location: Vernon, Normandie, France
Gama, established in 2020 in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, is pioneering the use of solar sails for deep space exploration. By developing cost-effective and scalable solar sail technology, Gama aims to enable missions that were once deemed too costly or complex. In 2023, the company successfully launched its first demonstrator mission, GAMA ALPHA, in Low Earth Orbit, marking a significant step toward redefining access to deep space.
Location: Ivry-sur-Seine, France
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
OPUS Aerospace, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Brétigny-sur-Orge, France, is developing economical and ecological space launch solutions dedicated to nanosatellites and small payloads. With a focus on democratizing access to space, the company is advancing reusable launch vehicle technology to support global customers in their space exploration endeavors.
Location: 6 Avenue du Centre d'Essais en Vol, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, Île-de-France, France
Latitude, established in 2019 in Reims, France, is advancing the small satellite industry with its Zephyr micro-launcher, providing dedicated and flexible access to space. With substantial funding and strategic launch sites, Latitude is positioned to become a key player in the European aerospace sector.
Location: Reims, France
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
Air Zero G, founded in 2012, is a France-based aerospace company offering parabolic flight services to simulate microgravity. Through research flights, astronaut training, and commercial zero-g experiences, Air Zero G plays a vital role in advancing space research and public engagement with space sciences. With over a decade of expertise and collaboration with European space institutions, the company remains a leader in the European zero-gravity flight sector.
Location: France
Space Cargo Unlimited, founded in 2014 in France, is a leading innovator in microgravity research and in-orbit manufacturing. The company explores the unique conditions of space to drive advancements in biotechnology, agriculture, and material science. With notable projects such as Mission WISE and research aboard the ISS, Space Cargo Unlimited continues to push the boundaries of scientific discovery in space.
Location: France
Toucan Space, founded in 2019 in France, is a pioneering company offering space heritage services. By providing individuals and businesses with the ability to send and retrieve objects from space, Toucan Space bridges the gap between space exploration and everyday life. With successful missions completed and collaborations with commercial launch providers, the company is establishing itself as a key player in the space memorabilia market.
Location: France
Spartan Space, founded in January 2021 and headquartered in Septèmes-les-Vallons, France, is a deep-tech startup specializing in developing modular and ergonomic habitats for space and underwater environments. The company focuses on creating safe and comfortable living spaces to support human exploration in extreme conditions.
Location: Septèmes-les-Vallons, France
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
The Exploration Company, founded in July 2021 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, and Bordeaux, France, is a Franco-German aerospace manufacturer developing reusable and refillable spacecraft. Their flagship project, Nyx, is designed to serve space stations and support missions between Earth and lunar stations, aiming to make space exploration more affordable, modular, and sustainable.
Location: Munich, Germany, and Bordeaux, France