Exolaunch Successfully Deploys Satellites on Historic Ariane 6 Inaugural Launch, Enhancing European Access to Space
10 July 2024 - 7:01AM
Business Wire
Exolaunch played a pivotal part in the
deployment of four satellites for its customers at ESA, NASA, and
Spacemanic, marking a significant milestone for Europe's growing
space industry
Exolaunch, the global leader in launch mission management,
integration, and satellite deployment services, proudly announced
the successful deployment of four satellites aboard Arianespace’s
Ariane 6 maiden flight. The liftoff occurred on Tuesday, July 9 at
1600 GFT from the Guiana Space Centre, also known as Europe's
Spaceport, in Kourou, French Guiana. Representing customers ESA,
NASA, and Spacemanic, this mission highlights Exolaunch’s crucial
role in broadening access to space and supporting new launch
vehicle providers.
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The historic Ariane 6 liftoff occurred on
Tuesday, July 9 at 1600 GFT from the Guiana Space Centre, also
known as Europe's Spaceport, in Kourou, French Guiana. Photo
credits: ESA, Arianespace, CNES.
This historic launch featured ESA’s ISTSat-1 and 3Cat-4, NASA’s
CURIE, and Spacemanic’s GRBBeta satellites. The successful
deployment of these satellites underscores Exolaunch’s commitment
to facilitating groundbreaking scientific research and
technological advancements through reliable and innovative
satellite deployment solutions.
ESA’s ISTSat-1, developed by students at the Instituto Superior
Técnico in Lisbon, aims to demonstrate ADS-B technology, validating
detection capabilities and assessing antenna and receiver
performance for receiving messages from commercial aircraft.
3Cat-4, a CubeSat from Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya,
features a flexible microwave payload technology demonstrator with
scientific objectives related to GNSS for Earth observation and AIS
receiver validation.
NASA’s CURIE mission comprises two near-identical 3U CubeSats
designed to explore low-frequency radio interferometry in space.
These CubeSats will study solar radio bursts by maintaining a 1-3
km separation post-deployment, contributing to the understanding of
heliospheric space weather and serving as a proof of concept for
future space-based interferometry observatories.
Spacemanic’s GRBBeta, a 2U CubeSat, acts as a tech demonstration
for the future CAMELOT constellation, aiming to detect and localize
gamma-ray bursts from space. Managed by Spacemanic and led by the
Technical University of Košice, this mission tests new subsystems,
including an advanced GNSS positioning module and a radio modem for
instant telemetry.
The successful launch of Ariane 6 represents a significant
milestone for the European space industry, heralding a new era of
enhanced access to space for European entities. Ariane 6 is
designed to offer flexibility and cost-efficiency, making it an
attractive option for various space missions. Through supporting
this historic launch, Exolaunch reinforces its dedication to
fostering growth and innovation in Europe’s space sector.
"Exolaunch is honored to have been part of the Ariane 6 maiden
flight, working alongside Arianespace, ESA, and CNES to provide our
customers with dependable access to space,” remarked Jeanne
Allarie, chief commercial officer at Exolaunch. “We also extend
congratulations to ESA, NASA, and Spacemanic on their successful
satellite deployments. We are proud to support these innovative
missions and look forward to the scientific and technological
advancements they will each bring. This launch is not only a
testament to the technical prowess and collaborative spirit of the
European space community, but also a stepping stone towards a more
robust, competitive European presence in the global space industry.
We look forward to the opportunity to support future Ariane 6
launches and ensure that Europe remains at the forefront of space
exploration.”
About Exolaunch
Exolaunch (Germany, USA) is a global leader in launch mission
integration and deployment technologies. With a decade of flight
heritage and nearly 400 satellites launched across 29 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 start-ups, 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.
For more information, please visit www.exolaunch.com
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