Italy’s Space Industry at Symposium in Colorado. Italian Trade Agency and ASI Lead 31 Companies to Key Global Event

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

Colorado Springs, CO — April 9, 2025 — Italy’s aerospace industry is expanding its footprint in the U.S., demonstrating steady growth in business volume and deepening market presence. At the ongoing Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, a leading global event that brings together more than 10,000 industry professionals, business leaders, and policymakers, Italy is represented by a delegation of 29 space-tech companies. The delegation, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), concludes a quarter highlighted by major industry gatherings, including SpaceCom in Orlando and the Satellite Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.  

Twelve Italian companies exhibit within the Italian Pavilion organized by ITA’s Houston Office in collaboration with ASI: Apogeo Space, APR, ARCA Dynamics, Bercella, D-Orbit, Eligio Re Fraschini, Intella, Involve Space, Novaeka, Spacemind–NPC New Production Concept, Space Products and Innovation–SPiN, Tyvak International. 

Additional leading Italian aerospace firms, accompanied by institutional representatives from the Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna regions, are also attending, including Aiko, Altec, Angelantoni, Argotec, CShark, Davi-Promau, Ecosmic, Impulso Space, IRCA–Zoppas Industries, Leaf Space, Novac, Nurjana Technologies, Officina Stellare, Optec, Persico, Stellar Project, T4i–Technology for Propulsion and Innovation, Telespazio–Thales Alenia Space/Leonardo, Vanzetti Engineering.  

Filippo Fusaro, Trade Commissioner at ITA’s Houston office, stated: “The participation of Italian companies at the 40th Space Symposium, the most significant international event for the aerospace industry, represents a critical moment for further consolidating Italy’s role as a strategic global partner, particularly within the U.S. market. Recent export data clearly demonstrates the growing importance of this collaboration, underscoring Italy’s current position as a leading partner for the U.S. aerospace sector. The international competitiveness of Italian companies, excelling across multiple technological fields, makes them ideal allies to support and enable the most advanced innovations within the American aerospace industry.” 

“Spazio Italia” at the Symposium includes dedicated lounges for business meetings and a private meeting room. Events designed to foster connections with Italian delegates include a site visit organized by Metro Denver and the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce on April 7, and networking sessions organized by Italian regional and governmental delegations on April 9, attended by representatives from Italy’s Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), and the Office for Space and Aerospace Policies (UPSA). 

Key Aerospace Events in the U.S. 

This strategic quarter has featured major aerospace events, starting with SpaceCom in Orlando, followed by ASCENDxTexas in League City and the Satellite Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., each highlighting Italy’s robust presence in the U.S. aerospace market. 

Italy’s Aerospace Growth in the U.S. 

Italian aerospace exports to the U.S. reached an unprecedented $3.17 billion in 2024, marking a 27.37% increase over the previous year, significantly outpacing overall U.S. aerospace import growth (10.15%). Meanwhile, U.S. aerospace exports to Italy grew by 18.31%, highlighting strengthening bilateral trade ties.  

Italy’s Aerospace Sector Overview 

Italy’s aerospace industry generated €18 billion in revenue in 2024, with approximately €8 billion from exports. Employing nearly 60,000 individuals, the sector comprises large enterprises and specialized SMEs excelling in avionics, propulsion systems, composite materials, and more. 

Key regions include Lombardy, Piedmont, Campania, Lazio, and Puglia, each with specialized competencies. Major export markets are the EU (40%), the U.S. (25%), and the Middle East (15%), with growing opportunities in emerging markets such as India, China, and Southeast Asia.  

About Space Symposium 

Space Symposium, created in 1984 by Space Foundation, is the premier assembly of the global space community, bringing together more than 10,000 space professionals, business leaders, and decision-makers. Attendees from more than 40 countries gather in Colorado Springs to form partnerships and explore the latest in space technology. Representing all sectors of the space ecosystem, participants include space agencies, commercial businesses, military organizations, government agencies, R&D facilities, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs. The event also extends its global reach with virtual access through livestream and on-demand programming. Visit Space Symposium at www.spacesymposium.org.  

Companies in the Italian Pavilion at Space Symposium 2025 

• Apogeo Space (Brescia): Developing Italy’s first private pico-satellite constellation for IoT telecommunications, providing ubiquitous satellite connectivity and near-real-time data transmission, even in remote areas. The company also offers space manufacturing services including satellite and constellation design, production, and management. 

• APR (Turin): Specializes in designing and manufacturing active thermal control system components (pumps, valves, heat exchangers) and propulsion systems, contributing to significant space programs such as Cygnus, HALO, I-HAB, Argonaut, Vega-E, and Ariane. 

• ARCA Dynamics (Rome): Provides advanced Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) services through proprietary small satellites, enhancing space traffic management, collision prevention, and orbital safety and sustainability. 

• Bercella (Parma): Produces composite components including solar panel substrates, thermal structural satellite platforms, and payload adapters. Utilizes complementary CNC and CFRP 3D printing technologies. 

• D-Orbit (Como): Offers logistics and space transportation services with 17 orbital missions and over 180 payloads delivered. Recently launched its first in-orbit servicing mission in collaboration with ESA. 

• Eligio Re Fraschini (Milan): Manufactures high-end composite components for space, aerospace, defense, Formula 1, automotive, and competitive boating industries. 

• Intella (Milan): Develops AI-driven satellite health monitoring solutions. Mercury, its flagship product, is an adaptive AI co-pilot designed for early anomaly detection and proactive diagnostics. 

• Involve Space (Como): Creator of Stratostats, a stratospheric pseudo-satellite platform for earth observation, research, and telecommunications, controlled by Neurostar AI and capable of altitudes up to 40 km. 

• Novaeka (Padua): Designs and manufactures liquid-propellant rocket engine test systems and fluidic systems for small launchers. Its modular and portable test system supports engines up to 10 tons of thrust. 

• SPACEMIND (NPC–New Production Concept) (Bologna): Offers integrated solutions for civil and defense space applications, specializing in nanosatellites, high-performance separation systems, and storage/maintenance equipment. 

• Space Products and Innovation (SPiN) (Rome): Innovates modular solutions to simplify satellite manufacturing. Its intelligent plug-and-play MA61C data node democratizes space access, making it more agile and affordable. 

• Tyvak International (Turin): Provides affordable end-to-end space systems, specializing in small satellites for critical missions in LEO, GEO, and beyond, offering design, launch services, and on-orbit operations. 

Additional Italian companies at the event include: 

• Aiko (Turin): Specializes in artificial intelligence software for autonomous space missions and satellite operations. 

• Altec (Thales Alenia Space/ASI) (Turin): Provides engineering and logistics support for space missions, including on-orbit services and control center operations. 

• Angelantoni (Perugia): Operates in biomedical fields, environmental simulation testing, vacuum technology, and industrial refrigeration. 

• Argotec (Turin): Engineering company specializing in microsatellites and innovative space systems for scientific and commercial missions. 

• CShark (Piacenza): Specializes in ICT solutions, developing satellite constellations for global IoT connectivity and advanced monitoring systems. 

• Davi-Promau (Rimini): Specializes in manufacturing advanced metal-forming machines for sheet and angle rolling and automated metal processing systems. 

• Ecosmic (Rome): Develops modular, plug-and-play technologies enhancing space mission sustainability and safety, focusing on collision prevention and orbital debris reduction. 

• Impulso Space (Padua/Florida): Specializes in integrated launch services for NewSpace missions and satellite constellations. 

• IRCA–Zoppas Industries (Treviso): Manufactures electric heating systems with advanced applications in space and industrial sectors. 

• Leaf Space (Como): Provides satellite connectivity services through an extensive global network of ground stations. 

• Novac (Modena): Develops advanced supercapacitors and energy storage solutions for aerospace applications, including satellite propulsion. 

• Nurjana Technologies (Cagliari): Specializes in advanced aerospace technologies, including optical sensors, radar, and telemetry. 

• Officina Stellare (Vicenza): Designs and manufactures advanced optomechanical instruments for aerospace, defense, and scientific research sectors. 

• Optec (Milan): Offers advanced optical and optoelectronic systems for space-based Earth monitoring and observation applications. 

• Persico (Bergamo): Specializes in advanced technology solutions for automotive, marine, aerospace, and medical sectors, providing design and manufacturing of prototypes, molds, and automation systems. 

• Stellar Project (Padua): Develops innovative lightweight satellite technologies enabling high-speed communications with compact systems competitive with larger spacecraft. 

• T4i Technology for Propulsion and Innovation (Padua): Focuses on innovative and sustainable propulsion systems for small satellites. 

• Telespazio (Leonardo/Thales Alenia Space) (Rome): Leading operator of satellite services, telecommunications solutions, navigation, and Earth observation. 

• Vanzetti Engineering (Cuneo): Produces cryogenic pumps and systems for managing and processing cryogenic propellants in the space industry. 

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