Exolaunch

Exolaunch is a German service provider specialising in launch integration and deployment systems for the small satellite industry. Positioned as a secondary payload aggregator, the organisation manages the logistical and technical bridge between satellite operators and heavy-lift launch vehicle providers. Its primary business involves the design of proprietary separation systems and the orchestration of multi-satellite rideshare missions. The firm maintains a diverse portfolio of launch partnerships, notably with SpaceX for the Transporter missions, and has integrated payloads for Rocket Lab, Arianespace, and ISRO. Their proprietary hardware, including the EXOpod CubeSat deployers and CarboNIX separation rings, has been utilised by commercial constellations, academic institutions, and government agencies. Key customers include Spire Global, ICEYE, and various European Space Agency (ESA) contractors. Prospective partners should verify the specific compatibility of Exolaunch separation hardware with their satellite bus architecture and the current availability of slots on manifest cycles. It is essential to confirm the status of ITAR and EAR compliance for specific mission profiles involving non-European launch sites. Due to the high-density nature of rideshare missions, buyers must also review the firm's history of mission success and separation timing accuracy.