Black Star-SpaceDrone
SpaceDrone, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Colombes, France, specializes in the design and construction of satellites and space vehicles.
Location: Colombes, France
Sector: Space Tug
Space Castle Solutions
Space Castle Solutions, founded in 2022, is pioneering advancements in space cargo transportation with its Modular Transport System (MTS). Emphasizing reusability and modularity, the MTS is designed to support a wide range of missions, from suborbital deliveries to deep space exploration, facilitating humanity's expansion into the solar system.
Location: Eustace, Texas, USA
Exotrail
Exotrail, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Massy, France, is pioneering space mobility solutions for small satellites. Their product portfolio includes electric propulsion systems, mission simulation software, and orbital transfer vehicles, all designed to enhance satellite performance and sustainability.
Location: 3 Rue Galvani, 91300 Massy, 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
Gama Space
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
POLARIS Spaceplanes
POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH, founded in 2019 in Bremen, Germany, is pioneering the development of reusable spaceplanes and hypersonic transport systems. Their flagship project, the Aurora spaceplane, aims to revolutionize space access by combining aircraft and rocket technologies into a single reusable platform.
Location: Bremen, Germany
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
Orbital Express Launch Ltd. (Orbex)
Orbex, established in 2015 in the United Kingdom, is a leading private aerospace company focusing on sustainable and efficient launch solutions for the small satellite industry. The company's flagship vehicle, Orbex Prime, is designed to provide low-cost, environmentally friendly access to space, supporting the growing demand for small satellite deployments.
Location: Forres, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
Growbotics Space Ltd.
Growbotics Space Ltd., founded in November 2022 and headquartered in Haywards Heath, UK, is committed to creating a circular economy in orbit by developing technologies and services that promote sustainable space infrastructure. The company offers consultancy in space sustainability and invests in critical technologies to enable serviceability-by-design, aiming to reduce the prevalence of single-use satellites and foster long-term environmental stewardship in space operations.
Location: West Sussex, United Kingdom
Raven Dynamics Ltd.
Raven Dynamics Ltd., established in February 2022 and headquartered in Lincoln, UK, specializes in aerospace engineering with a focus on developing innovative recovery systems, conducting hypersonics research, and engaging in high-altitude platform station projects.
Location: Lincolnshire, England
Planetary Transportation Systems (PTS)
Planetary Transportation Systems (PTS), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is an aerospace company specializing in developing reusable space-based infrastructures to support future exploration. Formerly known as PTScientists, PTS developed the robotic lunar lander "ALINA" with the goal of facilitating affordable lunar missions.
Location: Berlin, Germany