Syensqo Strengthens Long-Term Space Materials Partnership with Avio
BY Composights
Published: 03 May 2026
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Syensqo has signed a long-term agreement with Avio to supply advanced materials for space launch applications, extending an existing collaboration between the two companies. The agreement supports current and future launch vehicle programmes, including Vega-C and upcoming missions to low Earth orbit.
The agreement covers a portfolio of high-performance materials, including composite resins, ablative materials, and structural adhesives. These materials are used in propulsion and thermal protection systems, including components such as rocket motor nozzles, exit cones, and structural assemblies exposed to extreme thermal and mechanical loads.
Syensqo s materials are designed for compatibility with manufacturing processes such as resin transfer moulding, enabling the production of complex composite structures with controlled performance and dimensional accuracy. The materials are engineered to maintain stability under high temperature gradients and mechanical stress typical of launch conditions.
Avio applies these materials across its space propulsion systems, supporting the performance and reliability of its launch vehicles. The collaboration builds on a long-standing supply relationship, ensuring continuity of qualified materials for flight-critical applications.
The materials are used in space systems where weight reduction, thermal resistance, and structural integrity are critical. Composite resins and ablative systems play a central role in enabling propulsion efficiency while protecting components exposed to high temperatures and erosion during launch.
For the composites industry, the agreement reflects sustained demand for advanced material systems in space applications. As launch activity increases and system requirements evolve, reliable supply of composite and thermal protection materials remains essential for next generation launch vehicles.
The long-term agreement also highlights the importance of stable material supply chains in the space sector, supporting consistent production and scalability across future missions.
Source: Syensqo |Press-Release
