RIDE! and Skynopy Partner to Deliver Fully Integrated Launch-to-Connectivity Satellite Services

Paris, July 15th, 2025 – RIDE!, the Paris-based NewSpace company simplifying satellite launches through their Launch Mission Management Services, and Skynopy, a Ground Station as-a-service company, which recently announced its last fundraising of 15M€, providing end-to-end ground station service for LEO operators, are proud to announce the signing of a strategic partnership formalized during Les Assises du NewSpace last week in Paris.

This partnership combines RIDE!’s dedicated launch management expertise with Skynopy’s agile, globally distributed network of ground stations, offering satellite operators a unified, end-to-end solution, from mission planning to in-orbit connectivity.

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A unified solution from liftoff to mission control

Under this agreement, RIDE! and Skynopy will provide satellite operators with a fully integrated service stack that includes:

• Launch Mission Management Services:
  RIDE! simplifies satellite launches via its digital platform and team of launch mission specialists. From scouting optimal launch opportunities across 35+ providers to managing logistics, regulatory compliance, and insurance, RIDE! delivers a seamless launch experience backed by exclusive market data and operational expertise.
• Ground Segment-as-a-Service:
  Skynopy offers turnkey, high-speed ground station services (antennas) for satellites that are rapidly deployable and require no heavy upfront costs. With its global network of 18+ ground stations - combining third-party assets with its own modular ground technology – Skynopy delivers a service that reduces revisit time to under 20 minutes and doubles the data download volume per satellite pass. 

By bundling launch and connectivity services into a single offer, the partnership significantly reduces time-to-operations, streamlines workflows, and simplifies procurement for satellite operators of all sizes.

"Two of the most ambitious SpaceTechs in Europe, RIDE! & Skynopy, are joining forces today to offer this partnership to satellite operators, combining Launch-as-a-Service with Connectivity-as-a-Service. As an agile launch service provider, we have identified a significant need from our clients to find such an agile provider for Ground connectivity, and Skynopy is clearly the one-of-a-kind actor for such need.

RIDE! is steadily advancing toward our vision of becoming the global gateway for satellite Launch Services. Every day, we work with passion and purpose to offer the most convenient, affordable, and reliable access to space worldwide. Thank you Pierre and Antonin for the trust." said Valentin BENOIT, CEO RIDE!

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“Today, most of the customers want an end-to-end solution for their satellite mission. We see an increasing demand for these services when it comes to connecting their satellite. It was extremely relevant to us to partner with a Launch Service Provider to extend this integrated offer even more" - Pierre Bertrand, CEO of Skynopy. 

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About Skynopy

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Founded in October 2023 by Pierre Bertrand (CEO) and Antonin Hirsch (CTO), both former executives at Loft Orbital, Skynopy is bringing the “as-a-service” model to the satellite ground segment. The startup offers a turnkey, frictionless satellite connectivity solution that is fast, simple, and requires no capital expenditure, enabling satellite operators to control their spacecraft as easily as using a smartphone. Through a global network of antennas built via strategic partnerships and reinforced with proprietary infrastructure, Skynopy already supports a dozen satellite and constellation operators. Its ambition: to make satellite connectivity as accessible and seamless as mobile telephony.

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About RIDE!

RIDE! is a French NewSpace company based in Paris, founded in 2020 with a bold vision: to simplify and optimize satellite launches through expertly managed, end-to-end services. RIDE! offers a fully integrated Launch Mission Management solution through its digital platform, providing clients with a seamless, data-backed experience; from scouting launch options to managing complex mission logistics. With a global network of over 35 launch providers and 500+ satellite operators across 50+ countries, RIDE! is a leading force in making satellite launches more convenient, affordable, and reliable than ever before.

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Press Contacts Edifice Agency

Ilinca Spita - ilinca@edifice-communication.com / +33 (0)6 64 75 12 98 (EN)

Stéphane Laurain - stephane@edifice-communication.com/+33 (0)6 98 58 38 35

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Press contact – RIDE!
Miriam Garcia Abad – miriam.garcia@ridespace.io / +33 (0)7 45 88 09 97

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