Space Business Podcast #165 | Launch Services | Robert Sproles, Exolaunch
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Mar 27, 2026 Robert Sproles, CEO of Exolaunch — a Berlin-based launch services leader connecting satellites to rockets. He discusses Exolaunch’s separation hardware and transporter missions. He explains launcher-agnostic mission design, compliance across regions, and preparing for Starship. He covers responsive launch strategies, shared-launch matchmaking, and plans for beyond-LEO transport over the next decade.
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Preparing For Starship With SpaceX
- Exolaunch has supported every SpaceX Transporter and bandwagon mission and is actively preparing with SpaceX for Starship integration while respecting confidentiality.
- They monitor SpaceX user guides and dispenser specs to ready customers for Starship access.
Hardware Standardization Enables Flexibility
- Exolaunch purposely designs launcher-agnostic hardware so the same mechanical ring and electrical ICDs work across rockets, reducing changes when adding new launchers.
- XO2 dispenser stacks are modular so payloads can shift between vehicles after contract signature.
Stock Modular Kits To Enable Responsive Launch
- Keep separation system inventory and modular kits to enable responsive launches and avoid being the bottleneck.
- Exolaunch maintains lead times under six months and prebuilds configurable sets for quick fulfillment.
