Startup · Germany
Exolaunch
HQ Berlin, GermanyFounded 201151-200 employeesUpdated
Global leader in satellite launch, deployment, integration, and mission management services
Funding1 round
- Equity raised
- Undisclosed
- Latest
- UndisclosedGrowth · Jun 1, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Growth | Undisclosed | — | — | — | Reported |
- GrowthUndisclosedJun 1, 2026
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Systems12
- CarboNIXRing-based separation system for microsatellites.
- CarboNIX NEOMicrosatellite separation system offered in multiple diameters.
- EXOboxSequencer for deployment of satellite clusters.
- EXOpodCubeSat deployment system.
- EXOpod AIRCubeSat deployer under development; the official page lists first flight in H2 2026.
- EXOpod NovaCubeSat deployment system named in a partner announcement; current standalone availability is not stated.
Newest unveiled first. Systems that belong to a government program link to the program page, where variants, costs and contracts are.
Capabilities1
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space, launch and counterspace | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Satellite launch, deployment, integration and mission management services; no defense use is stated. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Satellite launch, deployment, integration and mission management services; no defense use is stated.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People3
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Dmitry Sternharz | CEO |
| Robert Sproles | CEO |
| Robert W. Sproles | CEO |
Sources17
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Profile3
- 1CompanyYour Access to Space
Exolaunch · Supports Organization · description, Organization · name, Organization · website
“Global leader in satellite launch, deployment, integration, and mission management services”
- 2
Sixth-Domain · Supports Organization · country, Organization · kind
“{"country": "Germany", "hq_iso2": "DE", "id": "a8b44e3b-7493-473e-9bdb-70519d2aa049"}”
- 3
Owler · Supports Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city, Organization · linkedin url, Organization · x url
“founded_year: 2011”
Systems11
- 4
Exolaunch · Supports System
“CarboNIX is a scalable shock-free separation system for microsats weighing between 10 and 500kg. It is available in 8'', 11,732'', 15'', 18.25'', 24'' and custom diameter sizes”
- 5
Exolaunch · Supports System
“CarboNIX NEO is an off-the-shelf separation system available in 8", 15", and 24“, 31.6” and 38.81” sizes. It is scalable to any custom diameter for satellites upwards of 1000 kg.”
- 6
Exolaunch · Supports System
“EXObox manages the deployment sequencing of large satellite clusters. A single EXObox can control a group of up to 50 satellites.”
- 7
Exolaunch · Supports System
“The EXOpod is the most advanced cubesat deployment system on the market. It is available in 6U/8U, 12U and 16U sizes which can be broken down into smaller slots to accommodate cubesats of any size.”
- 8
Exolaunch · Supports System
“### EXOpod AIR #### First flight in H2, 2026  ### Cubesat deployer”
- 9
Exolaunch · Supports System
“Under this partnership, PLD Space will enhance the MIURA 5 satellite deployment capabilities with Exolaunch’s flight-proven, industry-leading product line such as the CarboNIX ring-based separation system, the EXOpod and EXOpod Nova containerized deployment systems, and potentially the EXOtube universal modular adapter for rideshare missions which is currently in final stages of development.”
- 10
Exolaunch · Supports System
“**Exolaunch** provides rideshare launch, deployment, integration and in-space transportation services for New Space companies, space agencies and scientific institutions. Its flight heritage counts 13 successfully accomplished launches totaling 170 deployed small satellites with a similar amount of contracted satellites to be launched in the near future. The company is known for its ecosystem of flight-proven proprietary small satellite deployment [technologies,](products.html) including [CarboNIX,](carbonix.html) a lightweight, scalable and shock-free microsatellite separation system and [EXOpod,](exopod.html) a cutting-edge cubesat deployer. Exolaunch is also developing a line of environmentally-friendly orbital transfer vehicles named Reliant for the satellite last-mile delivery and space debris removal. Reliant will become available for commercial use starting in 2023.”
- 11
Exolaunch · Supports System
“**EXOtube** \ Universal modular adapter \ Accommodates payloads on a unified structure for satellites up to \ **1000 KG** \ Introducing the EXOtube universal modular adapter for rideshare missions. This launch vehicle-agnostic payload stack provides maximum flexibility to customers and simplifies mission execution for our launch partners.”
- 12
Exolaunch · Supports System
“Quadro Arrow](img/products/quadro/quadro_arrow.jpg) ### Four-Point Microsatellite Separation System Quadro expands the capabilities of Exolaunch's microsatellite separation systems with a four-point offering tailored to match the Arrow 150 satellite with masses up to 250 kg”
- 13
Exolaunch · Supports System
“Quadro FleX** is an HDRM (hold-down and release mechanism) separation system from exolaunch for microsatellites weighing up to **1,000 kg.** Derived from the proven quadro versa architecture, flex delivers the same reliable performance in a single hold-down point”
- 14
Exolaunch · Supports System
“Quadro Versa expands the capabilities of Exolaunch's microsatellite separation systems with a four-point offering tailored to satellites weighing up to 1000 kg and flying on SpaceX Rideshare plates”
Funding1
- 15CompanyExolaunch | LinkedIn
LinkedIn · Supports Funding round, Organization · employee range, Organization · ownership, Role
“funding round: Private Equity Round, 2026-06-01”
People2
- 16CompanyReady to go to space?
Exolaunch · Supports Role
“Dmitry Sternharz, CEO of Exolaunch, said "We are happy to have a new European partner such as ICEYE with their ambitious launch program.”
- 17
Exolaunch · Supports Role
“Skyroot's Vikram rockets bring an impressive new capability and much anticipated launch capacity to the global launch ecosystem,” said Robert Sproles, CEO of Exolaunch.”
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