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Rocket Propulsion

Solid and liquid rocket motors

Part of Propulsion & Materials

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Companies (128)

ABL Space Systems

Responsive launch vehicle company for small satellites. Founded in 2017, headquartered in El Segundo, United States, specializes in rs1 rocket, responsive launch.

United States startup

AECC

Aero Engine Corporation of China, developing jet engines for military and civilian aircraft.

China government

Aero Engine Corporation of China

AECC is China's state-owned enterprise developing military and commercial aircraft engines.

China government

Aerojet Dynamics

Developer of jet engine components and propulsion accessories. Founded in 2005, headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

United States private company

Aerojet Rocketdyne

American rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer now owned by L3Harris. Founded in 1942, headquartered in El Segundo, California, USA, specializes in rs-25, rl10.

United States tier 1 supplier

Aerojet Rocketdyne Missiles

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of L3Harris. Specializes in tactical motors, boosters, propulsion for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of L3Harris. Specializes in rs-25, rl10, ar1 for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Aerojet Rocketdyne Solid Propulsion

American company producing solid rocket motors for missiles and space. Founded in 1942, headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

United States subsidiary

Aerojet Rocketdyne Tactical

US company providing tactical missile propulsion and rocket motors.

United States subsidiary

Agnikul Cosmos

Indian space startup developing 3D-printed rocket engines and launch vehicles. Founded in 2017, headquartered in Chennai, specializes in agnibaan rocket, agnilet 3d-printed engine.

India private company

Alliant Techsystems

US aerospace and defense company legacy operations now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems.

United States subsidiary

Allison Transmission

ALSN

Allison Transmission is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in military transmissions. Established in 1915, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

United States tier 1 supplier

Allison Transmission Defense

Allison Transmission provides military vehicle transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems for armored fighting vehicles.

United States subsidiary

Andoya Space

Norwegian company providing space launch and rocket test services. Founded in 1962, headquartered in Andenes, Norway, specializes in launch services, test range.

Norway services provider

Arianespace Defense

French company providing military satellite launch.

France subsidiary

Astra Space

ASTR

American space launch company providing small satellite launch services. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Alameda, California, USA, specializes in rocket 3, launch services.

United States startup

Atlantic Research Corporation

American company producing solid propellant systems for missiles. Founded in 1949, headquartered in Gainesville, VA, specializes in solid rocket motors, gas generators.

United States subsidiary

AVIBRAS Aerospace

Brazil-based company, founded in 1961. Specializes in astros, rockets, artillery for defense and military applications.

Brazil company

Avibras Defense

Brazilian manufacturer of rocket artillery and missiles.

Brazil company

AVIO

AVIO

Italian space launch company producing rocket motors and launchers. Founded in 1912, headquartered in Colleferro, Italy, specializes in vega launcher, p120c motor.

Italy prime contractor

Avio Defense

AVIO

Italy-based company, founded in 1912. Specializes in vega, propulsion, solid motors for defense and military applications.

Italy company

Bayern-Chemie

German company producing solid rocket motors for missiles and space. Founded in 1959, headquartered in Aschau am Inn, specializes in iris-t motors, meteor ramjet.

Germany subsidiary

Bellatrix Aerospace

Indian company developing electric propulsion systems and launch vehicles. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Bangalore, specializes in hall-effect thrusters, in-space propulsion.

India private company

Black Sky Aerospace

Black Sky Aerospace manufactures solid rocket motors and rocket systems for defense and space applications.

Australia private company

Blue Origin

American aerospace company developing reusable launch vehicles with national security applications.

United States startup

BWXT

BWXT

BWXT is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in naval nuclear reactors and fuel. Established in 2010, headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.

United States prime contractor

Caterpillar Marine

American company producing marine engines for defence. Founded in 1925, headquartered in Peoria, IL.

United States subsidiary

CFM International

Franco-American joint venture producing LEAP and CFM56 engines. Founded in 1974, headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, USA.

United States tier 1 supplier

Chemring Energetics

UK subsidiary of Chemring Group designing and manufacturing energetic materials including propellants, pyrotechnics, and explosive fills for military munitions and rocket motors. Supplies warhead fills and initiators to NATO armed forces.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Collins Aerospace Nacelles

US company providing engine nacelles and thrust reversers.

United States subsidiary

Continental Aerospace Technologies

Continental provides aircraft engines and propulsion systems for military trainer aircraft.

United States private company

Cummins Defence

American company producing engines for military vehicles. Founded in 1919, headquartered in Columbus, IN, specializes in tactical engines, marine engines.

United States subsidiary

Cummins Defense

Cummins Defense is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in military diesel engines. Established in 1919, headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

United States tier 1 supplier

Curtiss-Wright

CW

American aerospace company providing flight systems, propulsion, and electronics.

United States tier 1 supplier

Curtiss-Wright Naval Systems

American company producing naval electronics and propulsion systems. Founded in 1929, headquartered in Davidson, NC, specializes in shipboard electronics, propulsion.

United States subsidiary

Eagle Harbor Technologies

Eagle Harbor provides pulsed power systems, plasma technology, and advanced propulsion for defense.

United States private company

EDePro

Serbia-based company, founded in 2004. Specializes in lrsvm, rockets, artillery for defense and military applications.

Serbia company

EDePro Defense

Serbian company providing rockets and missiles.

Serbia company

Eurenco

European explosives and propellants manufacturer for defence. Founded in 2004, headquartered in Paris, France.

France tier 1 supplier

Explosia

Czech company producing explosives and propellants for defence. Founded in 1920, headquartered in Pardubice, specializes in semtex, propellants.

Czech Republic government

Firefly Aerospace

American aerospace company developing launch vehicles and lunar landers. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, USA, specializes in alpha, blue ghost.

United States startup

Firehawk Aerospace

Firehawk Aerospace is a startup based in United States specializing in hybrid rocket motors and space propulsion. Established in 2015, headquartered in Addison, United States.

United States startup

Forges de Zeebrugge

Forges de Zeebrugge is a tier 2 supplier based in Belgium specializing in rocket motors and launchers. Established in 1958, headquartered in Bruges, Belgium.

Belgium tier 2 supplier

Framatome Defense

Framatome provides nuclear services, fuel assemblies, and reactor components for naval propulsion.

France subsidiary

GE Marine

GE Marine is a subsidiary based in United States specializing in lm2500 and lm6000. Established in 1947, headquartered in Evendale, OH.

United States subsidiary

GKN Aerospace Defense

UK company providing aerostructures, engine systems, and advanced composites.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Hermeus Corporation

Hermeus develops hypersonic aircraft for commercial and defense applications including Mach 5+ capable vehicles.

United States private company

Hermeus Defense

Hermeus develops hypersonic aircraft and propulsion systems for Air Force reconnaissance and strike missions.

United States private company

Hypersonix Launch Systems

Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic propulsion technology for space access and high-speed strike applications. Hypersonix's SPARTAN scramjet engine has achieved hypersonic flight testing with collaboration from DARPA and the Australian Defence Science and Technology Group.

Australia startup

IHI Aerospace

IHI Aerospace is a tier 1 supplier based in Japan specializing in rocket motors and missile components. Established in 1988, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan tier 1 supplier

IHI Aerospace America

American subsidiary of IHI for aerospace programs. Founded in 1990, headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in engine components.

United States subsidiary

IHI Aerospace Defense

Japanese company providing rockets and propulsion.

Japan subsidiary

IHI Corporation

7013

Japanese heavy industries company producing jet engines, rocket components, and defence systems.

Japan tier 1 supplier

IHI Corporation Aero Engine

7013

Japanese aero engine manufacturer for military and commercial applications. Founded in 1853, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in f110, f135 components.

Japan tier 1 supplier

Impulse Space

Impulse Space is a startup based in United States specializing in mira orbital transfer vehicle. Established in 2021, headquartered in Redondo Beach, California, USA.

United States startup

Impulse Space Defense

US company providing in-space transportation for defense.

United States startup

Instalaza Defense

Spain-based company, founded in 1943. Specializes in c90, alcotan-100, rockets for defense and military applications.

Spain company

Ivchenko-Progress

Ivchenko-Progress is a tier 1 supplier based in Ukraine specializing in d-18t and ai-222. Established in 1945, headquartered in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

Ukraine tier 1 supplier

Krusik

Krusik is a Serbian state-owned defense manufacturer specializing in ammunition, rockets, and military equipment based in Valjevo. The company has a long history dating back to 1948 and is a key supplier to the Serbian Armed Forces and export markets.

Serbia company

Magellan Aerospace

MAL

Canadian aerospace company producing aerostructures and propulsion components. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, specializes in aeroengine components, structures.

Canada tier 1 supplier

Magellan Aerospace Defense

Canadian company providing aerospace components.

Canada subsidiary

MAN Energy Solutions

MAN Energy Solutions manufactures large diesel and gas engines, turbochargers, and propulsion systems for naval and commercial vessels.

Germany subsidiary

MAN Energy Solutions Naval

MAN Energy Solutions Naval is a subsidiary based in Germany specializing in naval diesels and propellers. Established in 1758, headquartered in Augsburg.

Germany subsidiary

Marotta Controls Torpedo

US company providing valves and controls for torpedo propulsion systems.

United States subsidiary

Mesko

Polish manufacturer of missiles, rocket motors, and ammunition. Founded in 1924, headquartered in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, specializes in piorun manpads, grom missiles.

Poland tier 1 supplier

Mesko S.A.

Polish manufacturer of missiles, ammunition, and rocket motors.

Poland subsidiary

Momentus

MNTS

Momentus is a startup based in United States specializing in vigoride space tug. Established in 2017, headquartered in San Jose, California.

United States startup

Motor Sich

Motor Sich is a tier 1 supplier based in Ukraine specializing in helicopter engines and turboprops. Established in 1907, headquartered in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

Ukraine tier 1 supplier

MTU Friedrichshafen Marine

MTU Friedrichshafen Marine is a subsidiary based in Germany specializing in naval diesels and series 1163. Established in 1909, headquartered in Friedrichshafen.

Germany subsidiary

Nammo

Norwegian-Finnish ammunition and rocket motor company serving NATO forces. Founded in 1998, headquartered in Raufoss, Norway, specializes in m72 law, programmable ammunition.

Norway tier 1 supplier

Nammo AS

Norwegian-Finnish ammunition manufacturer producing military ammunition and rocket motors.

Norway private company

Nammo Raufoss

Norway-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Nammo, founded in 1896. Specializes in ammunition, m72, apex for defense and military applications.

Norway subsidiary

Nammo Talley

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Nammo. Specializes in hydra 70, illumination, rockets for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems

US solid rocket and munitions division of Northrop Grumman. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Promontory, Utah, specializes in solid rockets, small arms ammunition.

United States prime contractor

Northrop Grumman Propulsion

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. Specializes in gem 63, castor, orion for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems

American company producing rocket motors and propulsion systems. Founded in 1958, headquartered in Magna, UT, specializes in gem rocket motors, bates.

United States subsidiary

Omnidea

Omnidea is a Portuguese aerospace company developing high-altitude platform systems, propulsion technology, and space systems.

Portugal private company

ONERA

ONERA is a research institution based in France specializing in aerospace r&d and wind tunnels. Established in 1946, headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

France research institution

Orbital ATK Legacy Ammunition

US ammunition operations now under Northrop Grumman. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Northridge, California, specializes in medium caliber ammunition, propellants.

United States tier 1 supplier

Orbital ATK Missiles

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. Specializes in propulsion, structures, missiles for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

PCC Airfoils Defense

US company providing turbine airfoils and castings for military engines.

United States subsidiary

Phantom Space

American company developing small launch vehicles. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Tucson, AZ, specializes in daytona rocket, small satellite launch.

United States private company

Physical Sciences Inc

Physical Sciences Inc develops advanced sensors, propulsion systems, and materials for defense, space, and commercial applications.

United States private company

Pivdenne Design Bureau

Ukrainian company providing missiles and space.

Ukraine government

Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in f135 and f119. Established in 1925, headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

United States prime contractor

Premier Explosives

NSE:PREMEXPLN

Indian company producing solid propellants and explosives. Founded in 1980, headquartered in Hyderabad.

India public company

RAFAEL Propulsion

Israeli company producing rocket motors and propulsion for missiles. Founded in 1948, headquartered in Haifa, specializes in missile motors, rocket propulsion.

Israel subsidiary

Relativity Space

American aerospace company using 3D printing to build rockets. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Long Beach, California, USA, specializes in terran r, aeon engines.

United States startup

Renk

R3NK

German defense propulsion and transmission manufacturer. Founded in 1873, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, specializes in transmissions, propulsion systems.

Germany tier 1 supplier

Renk Group

ETR:RENK

German company producing transmissions and propulsion for military vehicles. Founded in 1873, headquartered in Augsburg, specializes in tank transmissions, naval gearboxes.

Germany public company

Ricardo Defence

British company providing powertrain and vehicle engineering for defence. Founded in 1915, headquartered in Shoreham, specializes in transmissions, powertrain.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Rocket Lab USA

RKLB

American aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Long Beach, United States, specializes in electron rocket, neutron rocket.

United States startup

Roketsan

Turkish missile and rocket manufacturer producing guided munitions and air defense systems.

Turkey prime contractor

Rolls-Royce Defence

RR.

British multinational aerospace and defence company, world leader in military jet engines and naval propulsion.

United Kingdom prime contractor

Rolls-Royce Naval

UK division providing nuclear propulsion systems for submarines and power systems for naval vessels.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Rolls-Royce Naval Marine

British company producing naval propulsion systems. Founded in 1906, headquartered in Derby, specializes in mt30, nuclear propulsion.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems Defense

German company providing MTU engines and power systems for military vehicles and vessels.

Germany subsidiary

Roxel

Franco-British joint venture producing rocket motors for missiles. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, France, specializes in missile motors, rocket boosters.

France tier 1 supplier

Safran

SAF

French multinational aerospace and defence company. Major producer of aircraft engines, landing gear, and defence electronics.

France prime contractor

Safran Ceramics

Safran Ceramics is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in cmc components and thermal protection. Established in 2001, headquartered in Le Haillan, France.

France tier 1 supplier

Safran Helicopter Engines

French helicopter engine manufacturer, formerly Turbomeca. Founded in 1938, headquartered in Bordes, France, specializes in makila, arrano.

France tier 1 supplier

Safran Nacelles Defense

French company providing military engine nacelles.

France subsidiary

Samyang Chemical

South Korean propellant and energetics manufacturer. Founded in 1955, headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea, specializes in propellants, explosives.

South Korea tier 2 supplier

Schottel

Schottel is a German manufacturer of ship propulsion systems including azimuth thrusters, rudder propellers, and transverse thrusters.

Germany private company

Schottel Defence

German company producing propulsion systems for naval vessels. Founded in 1921, headquartered in Spay, specializes in thrusters, propulsion systems.

Germany subsidiary

Skyroot Aerospace

Indian private space company developing small satellite launch vehicles. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Hyderabad, specializes in vikram rockets, dhawan engines.

India private company

SNPE Materiaux Energetiques

French company producing propellants and energetic materials. Founded in 1971, headquartered in Paris.

France subsidiary

Solar Industries India

NSE:SOLARINDS

Indian company producing explosives and defence products. Founded in 1995, headquartered in Nagpur.

India public company

SpaceX National Security

US company providing national security space launch.

United States subsidiary

Stoke Space

American aerospace startup developing fully reusable rockets. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Kent, Washington, USA, specializes in nova reusable rocket.

United States startup

Thunderbolt Aerospace

Developer of hypersonic vehicle technology and advanced propulsion systems. Founded in 2017, headquartered in Mojave, CA, specializes in hypersonic glide vehicles, scramjet engines.

United States private company

Titan Propulsion Systems

Developer of advanced rocket motors and missile propulsion technology. Founded in 2011, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, specializes in solid rocket motors, propulsion systems.

United States private company

Triveni Turbine Defence

Indian company producing turbines for naval applications. Founded in 1995, headquartered in Bangalore, specializes in steam turbines, marine turbines.

India subsidiary

TÜMOSAN

Turkish company providing military diesel engines.

Turkey company

United Launch Alliance Defense

US company providing national security space launch.

United States joint venture

Ursa Major Technologies

Rocket engine manufacturer for commercial and government customers. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Berthoud, United States, specializes in hadley, ripley engines.

United States startup

Vector Launch

American small satellite launch company developing micro-launch vehicles. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Tucson, AZ, specializes in vector-r launch vehicle, galacticsky.

United States private company

Velo3D Defense

VLD

US metal 3D printing company providing additive manufacturing for jet engines and rocket components.

United States company

Venus Aerospace

American company developing hypersonic aircraft for global reach. Founded in 2020, headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, specializes in stargazer hypersonic.

United States startup

VMZ-Sopot

Bulgarian company providing ammunition and missiles.

Bulgaria subsidiary

Voith Naval

German company producing naval propulsion systems. Founded in 1867, headquartered in Heidenheim, specializes in schneider propellers, linear jets.

Germany subsidiary

Volvo Penta Military

Volvo Penta provides marine engines and propulsion systems for military vessels.

Sweden subsidiary

Wartsila

HEL:WRT1V

Wartsila is a Finnish corporation providing marine and energy solutions including ship engines, propulsion systems, and power plants.

Finland public company

Wartsila Defence

Finnish company producing naval propulsion and systems. Founded in 1834, headquartered in Helsinki, specializes in engines, waterjets.

Finland subsidiary

Wärtsilä Defense

Finnish marine technology company providing engines, propulsion systems, and power solutions for naval vessels.

Finland subsidiary

Woodward

WWD

American aerospace and industrial control systems manufacturer. Founded in 1870, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, specializes in engine controls, actuators.

United States tier 1 supplier

Woodward Defense

WWD

US aerospace controls company providing fuel systems and actuation for military engines and aircraft.

United States subsidiary

ZF Marine

German company producing marine gearboxes and propulsion. Founded in 1915, headquartered in Friedrichshafen.

Germany subsidiary