Launch & Prep

A rideshare launch is when multiple payloads share a single rocket, reducing costs and increasing launch frequency. Full Orbit coordinates rideshare capacity and converts it into reserved windows with defined milestones, so you can book launch capacity like a scheduled service rather than hoping for availability.

Full Orbit works with launch providers to lock capacity based on your orbit, timing, and constraints. We convert that capacity into a reserved window with milestone schedules and SLA terms—so you get a date you can plan around, not a best-effort promise.

Launch integration requires interface documentation, deployer compatibility specs, environmental test data, and mission manifesting details. Full Orbit manages the documentation package end-to-end, coordinating with deployer providers and launch operators to ensure readiness milestones are met.

Mission management covers launch campaign coordination, milestone tracking, integration support, documentation handling, and readiness verification. Full Orbit acts as the prime contractor for execution discipline—ensuring your mission meets integration deadlines and stays on schedule.

For rideshare missions, start planning 6-12 months before your target launch window. For dedicated launches or complex integrations, 12-18 months is recommended. Full Orbit can help assess timeline risk and secure capacity early to avoid schedule slips.

Launch readiness means your payload meets all integration requirements, environmental tests, documentation standards, and interface compatibility checks. Full Orbit tracks readiness milestones and ensures your mission is ready for integration and launch on schedule.

Serviceability prep means designing your satellite for future docking, refueling, upgrades, and disposal from day one. If you don't plan for servicing before launch, you can't add it later. Prep is the cheapest time to buy future flexibility—enabling lifecycle operations instead of single-use missions.

Serviceability prep includes planning for docking interfaces, refueling ports, and upgrade pathways. Some missions benefit from standardized interfaces (like docking plates or grapple fixtures), but the key is planning compatibility before launch. Full Orbit helps assess requirements and design for future servicing.

Yes. Full Orbit Prep ensures missions are optimized for lifecycle operations from launch. We plan docking readiness, refueling interfaces, upgrade pathways, and disposal compliance—so your satellite can be serviced, refueled, upgraded, and cleanly disposed of over its operational life.

Full Orbit includes contingency planning and fallback routing in every reservation. If a launch slips, we automatically present alternate window options and reroute your mission plan. Our SLA includes milestone accountability and credits/penalties to protect your schedule.