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Orbex and Exolaunch are teaming up to provide end-to-end launch services for small satellites in an interesting collaboration between a U.K. and a German space company. Exolaunch will utilize launch capacity and integrate customer payloads with Orbex’s launch vehicles, Prime and the new medium-sized launcher, Proxima, while Orbex will benefit from Exolaunch’s deployment systems, rideshare structures and global market outreach. The two companies announced the partnership, July 1.

Orbex will also work with Exolaunch on future Orbex Prime and Proxima missions to address the growing demand for micro and cube satellite launch services. Exolaunch will provide its separation systems for cubesats and microsatellites, with its hardware to be used as the deployment solution for Orbex customers across dedicated and rideshare missions.

The partnership also includes the use of Exolaunch’s EXOtube, a modular and scalable launch platform designed to optimize satellite constellations’ launch configurations, increase mission flexibility, and enhance vehicle utilization. The teams will further collaborate on launch campaign planning, satellite integration, and on-site execution support.

“Orbex brings a compelling mix of innovation and agility to Europe’s growing launch ecosystem, with both Prime and the upcoming Proxima launch vehicles. We are proud of this partnership and expect it to expand fast and reliable launch access in the U.K. and beyond. Orbex’s launchers are a strong addition to our roster of launch options and this collaboration strengthens our ability to serve customers looking for dedicated, responsive and sustainable access to orbit. It’s an exciting step forward as more operators become available to support our European and global satellite customers,” Dr. Robert Sproles, CEO of Exolaunch, said in a statement.