Out of the RIDE! mission: RIDE! and SpaceLocker ready for launch on SpaceX Transporter-16 Mission

Paris, France - 23/03/2026
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RIDE! international launch services company has finished the support of the launch campaign with Spacelocker. The Out of the RIDE! mission is now closer to launch, part of the upcoming Transporter-16 rideshare mission with SpaceX.

The mission reflects RIDE!’s approach to end-to-end launch campaign management, supporting SpaceLocker’s Out of the Box program across all phases, from early planning to final launch preparation. The campaign integrates multiple partners and technical interfaces, requiring coordinated execution across teams, hardware, and timelines.

At the core of the mission is a 16U payload hosting platform designed to provide fast and efficient access to orbit for payload developers. The spacecraft will carry five payloads developed by European space companies, supporting the advancement of technologies in satellite subsystems and telecommunications.

RIDE! worked in coordination with ISISPACE to deliver the separation system and support payload integration at SpaceLocker’s Toulouse facilities, while managing all technical interfaces to ensure flight readiness. The mission brings together complementary capabilities across hosting, launch integration, and in-orbit deployment within a single campaign.

Out of the Box represents a first operational milestone for SpaceLocker, which will operate its first satellite in Low Earth orbit. The platform is based on a modular architecture developed by SpaceLocker, in which each payload is integrated as a standardized unit. This approach enables shared use of onboard resources and simplifies mission design, supporting faster deployment timelines and more accessible pathways to orbit for both demonstration and commercial applications.

Beyond its technical scope, the mission reflects an increasingly integrated European ecosystem, where industrial actors collaborate across organizational and national boundaries to deliver complex missions under tight schedules.

“Out of the Box is a key mission for SpaceLocker, demonstrating the relevance of our hosting services, the quality of our technology, and the strength of our collaborations. Working with RIDE! services to prepare for launch was a no-brainer for us, and we are very happy with this first collaboration" said Théophile LAGRAULET, CEO of Spacelocker.

“This mission with Spacelocker, Out of the RIDE! exemplifies how modern launch services go beyond moving satellites to orbit, it’s about integrating multiple teams, technologies, and industrial partners into a single, seamless campaign. Collaborating with SpaceLocker and ISISPACE’s allowed us to deliver a flight-ready solution that maximizes both efficiency and reliability, setting a new standard for hosted multi-payload missions,” said Valentin Benoit, CEO of RIDE!
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About SpaceLocker
SpaceLocker is shaping the future of satellite missions through its orbital hosting services. By providing plug-and-play physical and software integration, the company enables users to operate payloads without the traditional complexities of the space segment. Our vision: make space more accessible and more sustainable for every mission.
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About RIDE!
RIDE! is a Paris-based launch services company providing end-to-end mission management for satellite operators and manufacturers. Through its network of 35+ launch providers across the United States, Europe, India and China, RIDE! coordinates every step of the launch process for clients in over 50 countries. Founded in 2020, the company holds framework agreements with Arianespace and the European Space Agency and is supported by CNES.

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