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CarboNIX

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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2019-038AELaunched 7/5/2019
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Meteor-M 2-2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B Fregat
Launch Date
7/5/2019
Last Contact
7/5/2019
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
577.5 km
Inclination
97.68 deg
Dry Mass
30 kg
Total Mass
30 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Exolaunch
Manufacturer
Exolaunch
Registry
COSPAR ID
2019-038AE
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/919
Track
Mentions
48
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Exolaunch will deploy the 49 satellites on SpaceX’s Transporter-17 mission using its CarboNIX separation systems.

PlanCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 2, 2026El satélite balear Posidònia y el griego Hyperion GR-1, los dos satélites de Open Cosmos que serán lanzados este julio
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Exolaunch uses CarboNIX separation rings, CarboNIX NEO separation rings, Quadro Arrow microsatellite separation systems, and EXOpod Nova deployers for satellite deployment missions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 13, 2026Additional Rideshare Mission Announced by Exolaunch

CarboNIX NEO separation rings can withstand higher loads and are suitable for satellites up to 1,400 kg.

CapabilityValue 4.0Apr 13, 2026Additional Rideshare Mission Announced by Exolaunch

Exolaunch used CarboNIX microsatellite separation rings for satellites up to 1,000 kg and EXOpod Nova deployers for standard and larger cubesats on Transporter-16.

CapabilityRelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Mar 30, 2026Latest News

Exolaunch’s EXOpod Nova and CarboNIX systems are designed, manufactured, and tested entirely in Germany.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Dec 30, 2025Exolaunch to Deploy 22 Satellites on 2026 ‘Twilight’ Rideshare Mission

Building on the proven performance of CarboNIX, Exolaunch will use its latest CarboNIX NEO separation system to deploy a customer satellite.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Exolaunch to deploy 13 satellites on the Bandwagon-4 Mission

The CarboNIX NEO separation system is designed for satellites of more than 1,000 kilograms and is available in sizes of 8-inch, 15-inch, 24-inch, 31.6-inch, and 38.81-inch.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Exolaunch to deploy 13 satellites on the Bandwagon-4 Mission

Exolaunch will use its flight-proven CarboNIX separation systems, EXOpod Nova CubeSat deployers, and the modular multi-satellite adapter EXOport to deploy more than a dozen satellites.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Exolaunch to deploy 13 satellites on the Bandwagon-4 Mission

The CarboNIX NEO system employs a new clamp ring system that is stronger and stiffer and can withstand higher loads than other systems on the market.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Oct 3, 2025Exolaunch to deploy 13 satellites on the Bandwagon-4 Mission

More than 30 EXOpod Nova containerized deployers and CarboNIX ring-based separation systems will be utilized to support satellite deployment on Transporter-11.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 20, 2024Exolaunch integrates 42 satellites for SpaceX’s Transporter-11 rideshare mission

Exolaunch used its CarboNIX separation systems to deploy three HawkEye 360 satellites on the SpaceX Bandwagon-1 mission.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.0Apr 11, 2024Exolaunch Signs Multi-Mission Agreement with HawkEye360 for Launch and Deployment Services

Exolaunch used its proprietary, flight-proven CarboNIX separation systems to deploy three HawkEye 360 satellites on the SpaceX Bandwagon-1 mission.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 10, 2024Exolaunch signs HawkEye 360 to a multi-mission launch agreement

Carbonix aircraft can reduce SA Power Networks’ operating costs by up to 80% compared with traditional monitoring methods.

CapabilityFinancialValue 3.0Mar 26, 2024Carbonix BVLOS flight performs more than 150km+ of South Australian powerline inspections

Carbonix and South Australian Power Networks completed an 18-month partnership to develop long-range Uncrewed Aerial System operations.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.2Mar 26, 2024Carbonix BVLOS flight performs more than 150km+ of South Australian powerline inspections

Carbonix aircraft can reduce CO2 output for SA Power Networks by up to 98% compared with conventional crewed aircraft or ground crews.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Mar 26, 2024Carbonix BVLOS flight performs more than 150km+ of South Australian powerline inspections

Exolaunch deployed the Transporter-10 satellites using eight EXOpod Nova deployers and 12 CarboNIX separation systems.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 7, 2024Exolaunch deploys 28 customer satellites onboard SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission

Woolpert Key Account Manager Anthony Boyd expressed satisfaction in collaborating with Carbonix to leverage technology suited for the project.

RelationshipsGeneralGovernanceValue 2.0Oct 11, 2023Carbonix, Woolpert Employ Drone to Collect Geospatial Data for Coal Mine Rehabilitation

Since commencing the partnership, Skyports Drone Services has supported Carbonix on more than 85 long-range missions covering over 1,500 km across Australia.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 28, 2023Skyports Drone Partners with Carbonix to Scale BVLOS

Carbonix has partnered with Skyports Drone Services to scale beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in Australia using long-range vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanGrowthValue 4.2Sep 28, 2023Skyports Drone Partners with Carbonix to Scale BVLOS

Additional Skyports Drone Services pilots will assist Carbonix in expanding its BVLOS capabilities starting in early October.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 3.6Sep 28, 2023Skyports Drone Partners with Carbonix to Scale BVLOS