Beyond Gravity at a glance

Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles - including the European Ariane and Vega rockets. In addition, Beyond Gravity is a leader in selected satellite products as well as satellite constellations.

We help humanity explore the world and beyond.

Beyond Gravity has been supplying products for hundreds of space missions for over 50 years. They all ultimately serve one goal: advancing humanity. We do this by working in the areas of satellite positioning and communications, providing instruments to collect satellite data that helps manage natural hazards, or working on satellites for better weather forecasting. We also help discover space, explore planets and countless other scientific missions. With our solutions we help our customers around the world make the impossible possible.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is the first start-up to combine agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles – including the European Ariane and Vega rockets. Beyond Gravity is also a leader in selected satellite products as well as satellite constellations.

From RUAG Space to Beyond Gravity

In 2022, the company changed its name from RUAG Space to Beyond Gravity. The new name and brand identity strengthen its positioning in international markets and increase the visibility of its service portfolio. In 2009, the former RUAG Space acquired the space activities of Saab Space, Austrian Aerospace, and Oerlikon Space AG (formerly Contraves Space). Beyond Gravity is part of RUAG International Holding AG, with all shares held by the Swiss Confederation.

Our Story.

We push boundaries of what’s imaginable – to reach new horizons, to advance humankind, and to enable the exploration of the world and beyond. Are you onboard?

Our Story

Our Products

With its integrated business organization, Beyond Gravity delivers products for both satellites and launch vehicles, including key components for a wide range of European, American, and Japanese launch systems. Our portfolio covers all core satellite elements – from the structure and onboard computer to the antenna.

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Satellites Beyond Gravity supplies mission-critical products for a broad range of satellite missions, serving both commercial and institutional customers. With the exception of propulsion systems, we offer all core satellite elements – from the structure, onboard computer, and electronics to thermal protection, a wide range of mechanisms, and slip rings.
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Launchers Beyond Gravity delivers composite structures and other mission-critical products with a proven track record across more than 400 launches worldwide. Our separation systems ensure a secure connection between satellite and launch vehicle and enable precise payload deployment in orbit. For decades, launch service providers across the space industry have relied on our payload fairings, interstage adapters, dispensers, payload adapters, and separation systems as their preferred solutions.

Customer Experience.

When it comes to how we do things, we are a space company like no other. You can rely on us. We turn your mission into a success.

You can rely on us. We turn your mission into a success.

Six countries, 12 locations

Around 1,800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) generate a turnover of around CHF 359 million (2024).

Our Locations

Our global footprint in Europe & the US.

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