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Exolaunch Deploys First Ever 16U Smallsat Into Geo Using Spacex Falcon Heavy

10 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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10 September 2026

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Exolaunch has successfully deployed the first-ever 16U small satellite into geostationary orbit using SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, demonstrating the capability to place larger small satellites in a traditionally challenging high orbit.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Space Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now plan larger smallsat missions to geostationary orbit because launch services like SpaceX Falcon Heavy and providers like Exolaunch have proven reliable deployment at this altitude. This opens new satellite applications and shifts consumer expectations for smallsat capabilities in telecom and research.

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