Andøya Spaceport, Norway — March 19, 2025 — Andøya Spaceport, strategically located in northern Norway at 69°N and 16°E, with orbital launch pads offering direct injection into Polar and sun-synchronous orbits (SSO), today announced a strategic collaboration with Exolaunch, a global leader integration, rideshare missions, and deployment services. This partnership will leverage Exolaunch's satellite processing expertise for Andøya Spaceport's planned integration facility in the Spaceport Village at Nordmela to become a hub for the small-satellite market in Europe.

“We welcome the partnership with Exolaunch to ensure our new facilities are designed efficiently and with our end-users in mind. Exolaunch's experience with over 30 missions will provide valuable input during design and construction to best meet user needs,” said Andøya Spaceport President, Ingun Berget.

"Supporting Andøya Spaceport while they scale their facilities and product offerings for orbital-class small launch vehicles is an exciting step for Exolaunch as we continue expanding our work in Scandinavia," commented Robert W. Sproles, chief executive officer at Exolaunch. "Andøya Spaceport' world-class infrastructure and prime location at the edge of the Arctic Circle make it a standout launch site for small satellite missions. Their capabilities complement our expertise in enabling ambitious small satellite missions, from precise orbit deployment to mission flexibility and costefficiency. At Exolaunch, we've built a track record of deploying hundreds of satellites with reliability, empowering operators to achieve their goals in science, technology, and connectivity. We look forward to working with the team at Andøya Spaceport and their customers to shape a dynamic future for small satellite launches in Europe and support the region's emergence as a global leader in space innovation."

About Exolaunch

Exolaunch (Germany, USA) is a global leader in launch mission integration and deployment technologies for small satellites. With a decade of flight heritage and over 520 satellites launched across 34 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.

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About Andøya Spaceport

Andøya Spaceport is your efficient, predictable and versatile highway to space. We aim to provide tailored spaceport facilities and solutions to meet the surging global demand, from rapid-response missions to long-term constellation deployments. As Europe’s most efficient launch facility for small satellites, Andøya Spaceport is uniquely positioned to offer unmatched access to High Inclination, Polar and Sun-synchronous orbits. Together with our customers, the launch operators, we are committed to ensure safe and efficient launch solutions from Norwegian soil.

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