Absolut System is a leading provider of advanced cryogenic technologies and thermal management solutions for space, defense, and industrial applications. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative cooling systems, cryogenic propulsion technologies, and high-performance thermal insulation solutions for extreme environments.
Location: Seyssinet-Pariset, France
Avio S.p.A., founded in 1912 and headquartered in Colleferro, Italy, is a prominent aerospace company specializing in space propulsion systems and launch vehicles. As the prime contractor for the Vega and Vega C launch vehicles, Avio provides competitive solutions for deploying various payloads into Earth orbit. With a rich history and extensive expertise in propulsion technologies, Avio continues to play a crucial role in advancing space exploration and access.
Location: Colleferro, Italy
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
Adventus Interstellar, founded in 2020 and based in Luxembourg, focuses on developing rover-landing systems utilizing tensegrity structures to achieve ultra-low-cost space transportation solutions. The company emerged from the Argentinian space competition "Open Space" and has been recognized by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre's Start-up Support Programme. Their notable project, Pulqui XXI, aims to perform the smallest and most cost-effective lunar landing to date.
Location: Luxembourg