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Exotrail

FR
commercialFounded 2017
Massy, ÃŽle-de-France, France
www.exotrail.com
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The Exotrail GEO SpaceVan platform is tailored to meet the needs of small satellites transiting from geostationary transfer orbit to geostationary orbit and to serve requirements of the U.S. Space Force and other DoD agencies.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductJan 31, 2024Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit

Exotrail projects the geostationary version of the SpaceVan vehicle to launch in 2026.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipJan 31, 2024Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit

The Exotrail transfer vehicle is designed to be deployed into geostationary transfer orbit by a launch vehicle and carry small satellites to their intended locations to reduce reliance on the satellites’ own propulsion and save onboard fuel for critical maneuvers.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductJan 31, 2024Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit

Exotrail plans to introduce a new orbital vehicle aimed at small satellites that need to transit from geostationary transfer orbit to their final destination.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductJan 31, 2024Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit

The Detumbler will be tested in space in association with Exotrail and EnduroSat early in 2024.

Mentioned as: exotrailNarrative PlanNov 16, 2023Airbus’ patented “Detumbler” designed to tackle on-orbit debris

Exotrail expects its first major U.S. investment to be a facility to manufacture thrusters and integrate space tug vehicles so U.S. customers do not have to ship satellites to Europe for integration before U.S. launch.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipSep 12, 2023Overseas firms on a journey to establish themselves as U.S. entities

This contract with Muon Space is Exotrail’s sixth U.S. contract signed 2023.

Mentioned as: ExotrailNarrative GeneralAug 29, 2023Exotrail to Provide Electric Propulsion Systems for Muon Space’s Climate Constellation

Muon Space selected Exotrail to supply five spaceware electric propulsion systems for its next-generation ESPA-class spacecraft.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductAug 29, 2023Exotrail to Provide Electric Propulsion Systems for Muon Space’s Climate Constellation

Exotrail created Exotrail U.S. Inc. and Exotrail U.S. Federal Inc. on 2023-08-07 to serve the American market.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipAug 8, 2023Exotrail establishes U.S. presence

Exotrail raised a $58,000,000 Series B round in February to fund its expansion strategy.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipAug 8, 2023Exotrail establishes U.S. presence

Exotrail offers a line of electric propulsion systems called spaceware and provides mission design and operations software.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductAug 8, 2023Exotrail establishes U.S. presence

Exotrail plans to establish a production facility in the United States in the next year for its spaceware thrusters.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductAug 8, 2023Exotrail establishes U.S. presence

Exotrail raised $58,000,000 in a Series B funding round in February to fund the company’s expansion plans.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipApr 28, 2023Astra, Exotrail win satellite propulsion orders

Exotrail announced a $58,000,000 fundraising round on 2023-02-07 to scale up production of electric thrusters and expand in-space transportation services.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipFeb 7, 2023Space industry undeterred by congestion and debris

Exotrail has 90 employees and plans to hire 70 more over the next year as it expands into the U.S. and Asian markets.

Mentioned as: ExotrailNarrative PlanFeb 7, 2023Exotrail raises $58 million to expand space logistics services

Exotrail plans to hire more than 70 people globally over the next 12 months.

Mentioned as: ExotrailNarrative PlanFeb 7, 2023Exotrail raises million$$ via Series B fundraising efforts

Exotrail provides the electric propulsion thruster for the Otter Pup mission.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductFeb 7, 2023Starfish Space to perform LEO satellite docking using electric propulsion

The spacevan vehicle will use Exotrail’s electric thrusters to transport payloads to their designed orbits after launch on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket.

Mentioned as: ExotrailTechnical ProductFeb 7, 2023Exotrail raises $58 million to expand space logistics services

The funds raised in the Series B round will support the expansion of Exotrail’s international presence with a strong focus on the US and Asian markets.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipFeb 7, 2023Exotrail raises million$$ via Series B fundraising efforts

Exotrail raised $58,000,000 on 2023-02-07 to scale up production of electric thrusters and expand efforts to provide in-space transportation services.

Mentioned as: ExotrailOrg RelationshipFeb 7, 2023Exotrail raises $58 million to expand space logistics services
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