SMALLSAT RIDESHARE PROGRAM
Monthly Missions as Low as $1M
Dedicated ESPA Class Missions as low as $1M
SpaceX’s SmallSat Rideshare Program will provide small satellite operators with regularly scheduled, dedicated Falcon 9 rideshare missions to sun synchronous orbit (SSO) for ESPA class payloads for as low as $1M per mission, which includes up to 200 kg of payload mass.
Unlike traditional rideshare opportunities, these missions will not be dependent on a primary. These missions will be pre-scheduled and will not be held up by delays with co-passengers.
For payloads who run into development or production challenges leading up to launch, SpaceX will allow them to apply 100% of monies paid towards the cost of rebooking on a subsequent mission, subject to a 10% rebooking fee.
RIDESHARE MISSION PRICING
Rideshare missions accommodate customer payloads on 15” or 24” ESPA ports. Cubesats can be aggregated and launched on a customer provided, ESPA-compatible deployer. In addition, a single slot on top of the stack may be available on SSO missions for larger spacecraft interfacing with a 937mm, 1194mm clamband or a standard 1575mm bolt circle. Email sales@spacex.com for pricing.
SCHEDULE & FLEXIBILITY
SpaceX’s SmallSat Program targets launch opportunities to mid-inclination on a monthly basis, as well as missions to sun synchronous and/or polar orbits at approximately four month intervals. Dedicated rideshare missions will not be delayed by co-passenger readiness--if you are ready to fly during the scheduled launch period, you will fly.
Passengers who run into delays that prevent them from launching can apply 100% of monies paid towards the cost of rebooking on a subsequent mission, subject to a 10% rebooking fee.
Launch Opportunities
SpaceX’s SmallSat Program provides unparalleled access to missions across a broad range of profiles. Please contact sales@spacex.com with any questions regarding the best mission for your payload.
Additional missions available in 2022 and beyond. Please contact sales@spacex.com for details.
FALCON 9
Falcon 9 was designed from the ground up for maximum reliability. Falcon 9’s simple two-stage configuration minimizes the number of separation events — and with nine first-stage engines, it can safely complete its mission even in the event of an engine shutdown.
Falcon 9 is the world’s first orbital class rocket capable of reflight. As a result, SpaceX has an unparalleled understanding of vehicle performance which contributes to the overall reliability of the launch program.
