Avio S.p.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the designs, develops, produces, and integrates space launchers in Italy and internationally. It is involved in the design, development, production, and integration of space transport systems; solid and liquid propulsion systems for launchers; solid propulsion systems for tactical missiles; liquid propulsion systems for satellites; environmentally liquid propulsion systems for future launchers and orbital modules; and ground infrastructure for launcher preparation and launch. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Colleferro, Italy.