2008
Company Founded
AeroVance was established in Houston, TX by a team of former NASA and Lockheed Martin engineers focused on innovative propulsion technologies.
Discover who we are, what drives us, and how we're shaping the next era of aerospace and defense innovation.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, AeroVance Aerospace Corp. is a premier aerospace and defense engineering company. We design, build, and launch advanced aerospace systems — from next-generation propulsion to satellite constellations — pushing the boundaries of what's possible beyond the atmosphere.
With over 15 years of operational excellence, 12 global facilities, and a workforce of 2,400+ world-class engineers and scientists, AeroVance serves government agencies and commercial clients across 30+ countries.
We are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker AERV and manage an annual revenue exceeding $4.2 billion.
Key moments that shaped AeroVance into a leader in aerospace engineering.
AeroVance was established in Houston, TX by a team of former NASA and Lockheed Martin engineers focused on innovative propulsion technologies.
Secured our first major Department of Defense contract to develop next-gen hypersonic propulsion systems.
Expanded into satellite engineering, launching our first commercial communications satellite for a Fortune 500 client.
Signed the landmark GOES-14 deep space probe contract, delivering propulsion systems for interplanetary exploration.
AeroVance went public under the ticker AERV, raising $1.8 billion to fund R&D for next-generation aerospace platforms.
Selected by NASA to develop the lunar descent vehicle for the Artemis program, enabling human return to the Moon.
Successfully deployed the first phase of our 500+ satellite LEO broadband constellation across 3 global launch sites.
Now operating 12 facilities worldwide with $4.2B in revenue, $400M+ in R&D investment, and 150+ missions completed.
The guiding principles that define how we engineer, innovate, and serve our clients.
Every component we design, build, and test meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Zero compromise on quality.
We operate with environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and a commitment to making aerospace accessible across borders.
$400M+ annually invested in R&D. We push boundaries in propulsion, avionics, materials science, and autonomous systems.
We build long-term strategic relationships with government, commercial, and international clients built on trust and delivery.
The visionaries steering AeroVance toward the future of aerospace.
Former NASA propulsion engineer with 25+ years in aerospace. Ph.D. in Aeronautics from MIT. Co-inventor of the Vortex-Thrust engine architecture.
Leads AeroVance's R&D division. Former Lockheed Martin space systems lead. Holds 40+ patents in satellite and propulsion technology.
Former Goldman Sachs managing director. Oversees AeroVance's $4.2B revenue streams, M&A strategy, and global financial operations.
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel. 20-year defense career overseeing strategic aerospace programs across NATO allied nations.
Former JPL mission director. Leads the Artemis lunar lander program and Orion satellite constellation initiatives.
12 facilities across 6 countries enabling worldwide aerospace operations.
Corporate headquarters, primary R&D lab, and executive offices. 450,000 sq ft facility.
Satellite integration center near NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Clean room facilities.
Primary launch operations and propulsion test range. 3,200 acre secured launch pad facility.
Stealth aircraft assembly hangar and flight testing facility. Adjacent to Edwards AFB.
Latin America regional HQ and satellite manufacturing hub. Serves 12+ South American clients.
Middle East defense program office and deep-space tracking station operations center.
European aerospace partnership office. Collaborative R&D with Airbus and ESA programs.
Precision components manufacturing. Advanced materials and composite wing structures.
AeroVance maintains the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Whether you're a government agency, commercial client, or prospective partner — our team is ready to engineer your aerospace vision into reality.