Weekly Recap #52 + Exolaunch Interview

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This week we had the privilege of speaking with Robert Sproles, CEO of Exolaunch, about their announcement of procuring two more launches as part of their expansion into managed rideshare services. If you need to get to space, be sure to check out Exolaunch!

Space Access

* Exolaunch purchased two more dedicated launches for their rideshare program including a Japanese launch aboard a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ H3. [source]

* SEOPS signed a multiple launch service agreement with ISAR for five launches on Spectrum as part of their rideshare program between 2028 and 2030. [source]

* Maverick Space Systems secured capacity for 10 Kepler sats as part of their rideshare program on Portal’s Motus Via Sol mission. [source]

* Impulse Space announced a $308M Series D extension from existing investors to further their development of in-orbit transportation. [source]

Proliferation

* EnduroSat raised $205M in a round led by Riot Ventures and Atreides Management Funds to expand production capacity. [source]

* Vantor selected both Endurosat and CACI to build their 40cm resolution, high-revisit Pulse satellite fleet. [source]

* Elveo Mobile announced a partnership with Apex to scale manufacturing of their D2D satellite constellation. [source]

* Amazon Leo ordered 6 additional launches of Ariane 64 for constellation deployment. [source]