We exist to monitor and manage humanity’s impact on Earth.

The technology to measure methane existed. What didn’t exist - instruments with the sensitivity, granularity, and global reach to make that measurement commercially actionable and impactful. AIRMO was founded to build it.

Our Story

AIRMO was founded in Munich in 2023 by two engineers who saw the same gap from different sides — one with decades of ESA experience in space instrumentation, the other with deep roots in the satellite industry and a clear view of what energy operators needed. What started as a shared conviction has become a fast-growing company with commercial campaigns on three continents, offices across Europe and the Middle East, and contracts with some of the world's largest energy companies.

Airmo Team

Daria Stepanova

CEO & Co-founder

Former CTO of German Orbital Systems. Expert in satellite development, launch operations, and commercialisation. Leads AIRMO’s commercial strategy, fundraising, and international expansion. Established the GCC and Central Asia pipeline, including engagements with Aramco, Chevron, and TurkmenGaz.

Dr Errico Armandillo

CSO & Co-founder

ESA veteran with over two decades in LiDAR and optical system development for space applications. Inventor of AIRMO’s core instrument concept. Published researcher (ICSO 2020, ICSO 2022). Leads all science and instrument development.

David Vilaseca

CTO

Former VP of Engineering at Satellogic, one of the world’s largest commercial Earth observation companies. Joined AIRMO to lead the satellite programme, systems engineering, and technical infrastructure.