Isar Aerospace, a satellite launch service company, and R-Space signed a launch service agreement as part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Marketplace program. Under the agreement, Isar Aerospace will launch two R-Space satellites aboard of its ‘Spectrum’ launch vehicle in 2026 from Andøya Spaceport. Further flights are planned for 2026 and 2027, underscoring both companies’ commitment to long-term collaboration.

Stella Guillen, Chief Commercial Officer of Isar Aerospace, said: "As the need for launch capacity continues to surge, Isar Aerospace is committed to enabling nations and industries with scalable space capabilities." The R-Space satellites will perform in-orbit demonstrations for customers during these missions, facilitating the validation of next-generation satellite technologies and services in space.

Carsten Scharlemann, CEO and founder of R-Space: "Isar Aerospace is the ideal partner to help R-Space provide fast and flexible in-orbit demonstration services to our customers. Together, we look forward to an exciting partnership and many successful launches in the years ahead.”

This cooperation is part of the ESA Marketplace initiative under the ScaleUp program, which accelerates the deployment of new technologies and stimulates the growth of the European space ecosystem.

Gianluigi Baldesi, Head of the ESA Ventures and Financing Team, said: “The ESA Marketplace fuels commercial growth by connecting industry leaders through strategic partnerships. Helping two European companies in the face of Isar Aerospace and R-Space scale their business in a joint effort is a testament to the impact we aim to create.”

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