Impulso.Space
Impulso.Space delivers unrivaled end-to-end launch logistics and mission management services for NewSpace operators.
Location: Padua, Italy
Sector: Space Tug, Transport Sevice (Earth - LEO), Orbital Transportation
SmallSpark Space Systems
SmallSpark Space Systems is a Cardiff-based company specializing in developing advanced technologies to enhance spacecraft development efficiency.
Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
ClearSpace SA
ClearSpace is a European leader in space sustainability, pioneering robotic in-orbit servicing and debris removal missions.
Location: Renens, Vaud, Switzerland
porkchop AB
porkchop AB, founded in 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden, was an aerospace startup dedicated to developing reusable in-space logistics vehicles. The company aimed to revolutionize space logistics by providing services such as satellite deployment, repositioning, inspection, and de-orbiting. In January 2022, porkchop successfully demonstrated its proprietary Micro Vacuum Arc Thrusters (uVAT) technology in orbit, marking a significant milestone in its mission to establish an interplanetary economy within the solar system.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Space Pocket
Space Pocket, established in 2020 in Finland, offers a pioneering ride-sharing service for sending samples into Earth orbit, catering to both inspirational and scientific endeavors. Developed through a collaboration between Avaru Space and Aurora Propulsion Technologies, the company successfully launched its inaugural mission in May 2022, carrying a test payload of KONE's UltraRope®. Space Pocket aims to make space more accessible by providing affordable and sustainable opportunities for various stakeholders to utilize the unique environment of space.
Location: Espoo, Finland
UARX Space
UARX Space, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Nigrán, Spain, specializes in in-space logistics, offering rideshare and dedicated launch services for small satellites. With a focus on missions extending from Low Earth Orbit to lunar destinations, UARX Space develops tailored spacecraft solutions and engages in collaborative projects within the aerospace industry. The company has been recognized for its innovative contributions, notably being awarded as the most promising startup in Galicia in 2024
Location: Pontevedra, Spain
European Advanced Reusable Satellite (EARS) Project
The European Advanced Reusable Satellite (EARS) project, initiated in January 2023, focuses on developing a reusable small satellite platform to enable innovative research benefiting from microgravity conditions. By introducing reusability in the small satellite segment, EARS aims to contribute to a greener and more sustainable Europe. The project is funded by the European Union and involves a consortium of research institutions and companies across Europe.
HyPrSpace
HyPrSpace, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Le Haillan, France, is pioneering the development of scalable hybrid rocket engines and micro-launch vehicles. Their innovative propulsion technology offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for accessing space, with applications spanning from satellite deployment to defense. With significant funding and successful engine tests, HyPrSpace is poised to make a substantial impact on the aerospace industry.
Location: 10 Rue Ariane, 33185 Le Haillan, France
MaiaSpace
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
Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA)
Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA), established in 2018 in Augsburg, Germany, is advancing the aerospace industry by developing cost-effective microlaunchers for small satellite deployment. Their flagship vehicle, RFA One, is engineered to deliver payloads of up to 1,300 kg into various low Earth orbits. In 2024, RFA achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the UK's first vertical launch license, paving the way for their inaugural mission from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. With substantial investments and a focus on efficient manufacturing, RFA is poised to become a key player in the NewSpace economy.
Location: Augsburg, Germany
Skyrora
Skyrora, established in 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland, is at the forefront of the UK's commercial space launch industry. Specializing in small satellite launches, the company develops innovative and eco-friendly propulsion technologies, such as Ecosene, a rocket fuel made from recycled plastic waste. With a focus on sustainability, Skyrora is advancing space exploration through reusable and cost-effective launch vehicles. Supported by key investors and partnerships with space agencies, Skyrora is positioning itself as a leader in the European launch sector.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Lunasa Space
Lúnasa Space, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, UK, is a space-tech startup focused on developing reusable and automated miniature orbital maintenance stations. Their flagship product, VIA, offers last-mile delivery and life-extension services for satellites in Low-Earth Orbit.
Location: Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom