Launch Vehicles & Propulsion companies in Spain
Space Atlas lists 15 organisations in Spain working in launch vehicles & propulsion: 9 startups, 2 private companies, 2 academic institutions, 1 industry association, 1 research institution. That is 11% of the 134 space organisations in Spain and 6% of the 270 in this sector worldwide. Most are based in Barcelona (4), Leganés (2), Nigrán (2).
Startup (9)
- Arkadia Space · Startup · Castellón
Spanish green propulsion startup — develops hydrogen peroxide mono- and bipropellant thrusters for satellites and space vehicles.
- IENAI SPACE · Startup · Leganés
Spanish space propulsion startup — develops ATHENA electrospray thrusters for small satellites and mission-analysis software, born in the UC3M ecosystem.
- Kreios Space · Startup · Nigrán
Develops electric propulsion systems for satellites in very low Earth orbits.
- OBA Space · Startup · Vélez-Málaga
Develops an electromagnetic orbital launcher to accelerate payloads to orbital velocity without conventional rockets — targeting CubeSat deployment to high orbits and Earth-Moon…
- OCCAM Space · Startup · Coslada
Develops compact, modular satellite platforms and in-space propulsion systems for commercial and government LEO missions — focused on rapid manufacturing and affordable access t…
- Pangea Propulsion · Startup · Barcelona
Efficient and sustainable propulsion systems.
- PLD Space · Startup · Elche
Develops the MIURA reusable launch vehicle family — Europe's leading private rocket manufacturer.
- UARX Space · Startup · Nigrán
Galician in-space transportation startup — builds CubeSat dispensers such as RAMI (flown on Ariane 6) and the OSSIE orbital transfer vehicle.
- Xiroi Aerospace · Startup · Barcelona
Develops and commercialises micropropulsion systems for small satellites.
Academic Institution (2)
- Plasmas and Space Propulsion Team (EP2), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid · Academic Institution · Leganés
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid research group — models and tests electric space thrusters, magnetic nozzles and plasma-spacecraft interaction.
- UPC Space Program · Academic Institution · Barcelona
Student project developing aeronautics and space technologies at UPC — largest of its kind.
Private Company (2)
- Aernnova Aerospace · Private Company · Vitoria-Gasteiz
Tier 1 aerospace manufacturer providing aerostructures and engineering services — develops composite structures for launch vehicles, satellite fairings and re-entry vehicles in …
- Zero 2 Infinity · Private Company · Barberà del Vallès
Pioneer in near-space flights and balloon-based satellite launch systems.
Industry Association (1)
- AEROS Ecosystem · Industry Association · Viladecans
Cluster grouping the aeronautical and space ecosystem of Catalonia, boosting business opportunities.
Research Institution (1)
- Asociación Cosmic Research · Research Institution · Barcelona
Student association developing low-cost suborbital rockets for peaceful applications.