Tag: Avio

The European Space Agency has been asked to step in and mediate negotiations to finalize Avio’s split from Arianespace.

ESA Asked to Mediate Avio’s Split from Arianespace

Avio has announced that it has shipped the first redesigned Vega C Zefiro 40 second stage to its testing facility.

First Redesigned Vega C Second Stage Shipped to Test Site

ESA has signed a contract with Arianespace to launch its SMILE solar wind mission aboard an Avio-built Vega C rocket.

ESA Selects Grounded Vega C to Launch SMILE Mission

An Avio shareholder has questioned the company’s commitment to improving the reliability of its launch service.

Avio Shareholder Questions Company’s Commitment to Reliability

Avio paid its CEO €460,000 in bonuses in 2023 even though Vega C remains grounded and the final Vega flight is in question.

Avio CEO Received €460K in Bonuses and Incentives for 2023

Avio has revealed that the critical design review of the P160C booster has been completed. The booster will be used aboard both Ariane 6 and Vega E.

Ariane 6 Booster Upgrade Passes Critical Design Review

A look at the top European launch companies of 2023 based on launches completed, milestones achieved, and funding secured.

Top European Launch Companies of 2023

ESA will not open an investigation into how Avio lost and then destroyed a pair of tanks for the final Vega flight in 2024.

ESA Will Not Open an Investigation into How Vega Tanks Went...

Italian rocket maker Avio has lost two propellant tanks, placing doubt on the company’s ability to complete the final mission of its Vega rocket.

The Case of the Missing Vega AVUM Propellant Tanks

Member states of the European Space Agency have allowed Avio to split with Arianespace, allowing the company to market and operate Vega itself.

Avio and Arianespace Finalize Divorce Terms

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