Exploration Company

The Exploration Company is a European aerospace firm based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in France, Italy, Houston, and the MENA regions. Founded in 2021 by Hélène Huby and a team of experienced engineers, the company is dedicated to making space exploration more accessible through reusable orbital vehicles. It is the first European company to sign a Space Act Agreement with NASA, highlighting its commitment to collaboration in the space sector. The company's flagship product, Nyx, is a modular, reusable orbital vehicle designed for cargo transport and future crewed missions. Nyx features in-orbit refueling capabilities and is compatible with various heavy launchers worldwide. It aims to provide cost-effective solutions for transporting cargo to low-Earth orbit and lunar destinations, with a target price of €150,000 per kilogram for lunar missions. The Exploration Company is positioned to play a significant role in the growing space transportation market, focusing on sustainability and accessibility to support the development of new public and private space stations.