Driving Innovation Through Suborbital Launch

At IpaziaSpace, we envision a future where suborbital flight is not a privilege reserved for a few, but a standard tool for scientific discovery, technological progress, and industrial advancement.

Our long-term goal is to establish suborbital launch as a foundational step in the innovation pipeline—enabling organizations to test earlier, iterate faster, and transition more confidently to orbital and deep-space missions. We believe that reducing barriers to flight testing—both in cost and complexity—will accelerate development timelines across the aerospace sector and beyond.

We are committed to building a scalable European suborbital infrastructure that supports applied research, certification efforts, and emerging space applications. By combining robust engineering with operational flexibility, we aim to provide dependable access to near-space conditions for customers who demand control, speed, and precision.

IpaziaSpace exists to serve that need—not just by launching payloads, but by enabling new ideas to reach flight maturity.

Who We Are

Paolo Basso

Paolo Basso

Founder & CEO

With over 20 years of experience in the design and testing of hybrid, solid, and liquid propulsion systems, Paolo has led multiple successful rocket programs in Europe. He brings extensive knowledge of experimental aerospace and a global network of technical and institutional collaborators. Paolo oversees mission architecture, propulsion development, and strategic direction.

Elena Marchitelli

Elena Marchitelli

Co-Founder & CMO

With a background in business innovation, industrial marketing, and strategic planning, Elena plays a key role in positioning IpaziaSpace within the broader space economy. She leads business development, institutional partnerships, and strategic communication—ensuring that our technical solutions are aligned with real market needs and emerging demand in science and industry.