Exolaunch, an industry leader headquartered in Germany and further expanded to the US and France, is a premier global launch, deployment, mission management, integration and in-space logistics provider for small satellites. With a decade of flight heritage and over 520 satellites launched across 34 missions to date, Exolaunch leverages industry insight to tailor turnkey solutions that meet customer needs and respond to market trends.

Exolaunch fulfills launch contracts for industry leaders, the world's most innovative startups, research institutions, government organizations, and international space agencies. The company develops and manufactures its own flight-proven and industry-leading small satellite separation systems, with the fastest-growing heritage on the market. Exolaunch promotes safe, sustainable, and responsible use of space and is committed to making space accessible for all.

Exolaunch's Services

Launch Services

Exolaunch ensures a seamless end-to-end process for satellite launches, tailoring solutions to meet unique mission requirements. Their launch planning expertise combines careful analysis and customized strategies to deliver satellites into orbit efficiently. Mission management services encompass launch preparation, Interface Control Document (ICD) development, mission analysis, and scheduling, along with support to navigate legal, regulatory, and insurance needs. 

Their certified Berlin facility provides comprehensive environmental testing, ensuring compatibility with partnered launch providers, while their in-house cleanroom supports satellite checkouts. Leveraging global logistics expertise, Exolaunch facilitates safe and timely delivery of payloads, launch hardware, and equipment to worldwide launch sites. Their industry-leading deployment hardware ensures the seamless integration of satellites with launch vehicles. Finally, Exolaunch oversees the crucial launch moment, ensuring satellites are successfully deployed into target orbits and operational for their missions.

Integation Services

Exolaunch's space-proven deployment solutions ensure seamless satellite integration with any launch vehicle, backed by a flawless heritage of successful missions. Their Berlin facility provides environmental testing and tailored test plans to optimize payloads for single or multiple launches, accelerating mission schedules while ensuring reliability. With expertise in adapting satellites and hardware, Exolaunch simplifies complex NewSpace industry requirements to deliver efficient, successful launch campaigns.

Exolaunch’s Reliant orbital transfer vehicle provides efficient last-mile delivery solutions, enabling satellite deployment to custom orbits, satellite constellation management, and the reduction of space debris. As the only vehicle guaranteed to deorbit upon mission completion, Reliant minimizes the risk of space collisions and contributes to keeping space clean. Reliant Pro further enhances its capabilities with an optional active module for debris removal, meeting growing demand from space agencies and private actors.

Reliant Standard: Delivers up to 200 kg payloads (e.g., 1 Microsat or 4 EXOpods), with ? Altitude of 275 km and phasing of 180°.

Reliant Pro: Handles up to 260 kg payloads (e.g., 2 Microsats or 2 EXOpods), with ? Altitude of 275 km, phasing of 270°, and enhanced mission flexibility.

Products

Exolaunch’s Launch Hardware comprises a range of advanced solutions designed to adapt and integrate satellites with any launch vehicle seamlessly.

CarboNIX: A scalable shock-free separation system for microsatellites ranging from 10 to 500 kg, with multiple diameter sizes available, ensuring safe and reliable deployment. CarboNIX has successfully flown 22 missions, deploying 134 microsats.

Quadro: A four-point microsatellite separation system tailored for satellites up to 820 kg. Awarded Innovation in Space 2023 at the European Space Summit, Quadro combines flight-proven technology with cutting-edge design to secure the next generation of microsatellite missions.

EXOpod: The most advanced cubesat deployer available in various configurations, accommodating cubesats of all sizes. The latest EXOpod Nova extends design capabilities, enabling increased volume and mass for more powerful satellite applications.

EXOtube: A universal modular adapter supporting payloads from cubesats to microsats up to 500 kg. This flexible, launch vehicle-agnostic system simplifies rideshare mission execution for both customers and launch partners.

EXOport: Multi-satellite adapter facilitating smallsat clusters on ESPA or SpaceX Dispenser Rings, combining CarboNIX separation systems and EXOpod deployers for efficient assembly and deployment.

EXObox: A deployment sequencer autonomously managing large smallsat clusters. Capable of controlling up to 50 satellites, EXObox ensures reliable deployment with galvanic isolation and telemetry relaying to launch vehicles.

Launch Heritage

Exolaunch has a strong heritage in satellite deployment, having completed 35 successful missions that encompass cubesats ranging from 0.25U to 16U and microsats weighing up to 300kg. With consistent reliability and expertise, they have handled diverse payloads across various groundbreaking projects. Recent launches include several Transporter missions aboard Falcon 9, deploying dozens of smallsats, as well as notable missions such as the IM-2 Lunar Mission and Ariane 6's maiden flight. Exolaunch remains committed to advancing satellite delivery technology and maintaining its reputation for precision and reliability in the evolving space industry.

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