SPACE INDEX COMPANIES INSIGHTS SECTORS PRODUCTS NEWS BLOG ANSWERS RESEARCH ABOUT FOR COMPANIES BUILD / 2026.06.03
Exolaunch logo Exolaunch Provides rideshare launch services, mission management, and satellite deployment hardware for smallsats and CubeSats across multiple launch vehicles worldwide. vs Orbex Developed the Prime micro-launch vehicle for dedicated small satellite missions to LEO, using bio-propane fuel and 3D-printed engines. Orbex logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
Exolaunch Orbex
Founded 2010 2015
Headquarters Berlin, Germany Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom
Type private private
Status operating closed
Employees 53 178
Total funding $163.1M
Latest round Series D
Sectors Launch Services, Satellite Components & Subsystems, Space Transportation & Logistics Launch Services, Spaceports & Range Services
Products listed 9 3
Federal contracts
Launches 1 (0%)
Leaders listed Robert W. Sproles, Dmitriy Sternharz, Jeanne Allarie Phil Chambers, Andy Bradford, Charles Platts
News mentions 0 0
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Exolaunch and Orbex compare?

Both companies work in Launch Services. Exolaunch was founded in 2010 and Orbex in 2015.

Which is larger, Exolaunch or Orbex?

Orbex reports the larger workforce, with 178 employees versus 53.

Which has more launches, Exolaunch or Orbex?

Orbex leads with 1 tracked launches (0% success rate).

Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.