SpaceLocker has announced its inaugural mission, Hitchhiker 1, scheduled for launch at the end of this year. This mission represents a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to make space more accessible, efficient, and sustainable.
Collaborative Efforts for a Sustainable Future
The Hitchhiker 1 mission will be hosted aboard D-Orbit’s innovative ION Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV). This partnership brings together SpaceLocker’s cutting-edge technology and D-Orbit’s reliable space logistics solutions, enabling three pioneering users to access Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to demonstrate their groundbreaking technologies. The collaboration underscores a commitment to sustainability and highlights SpaceLocker’s ability to rapidly deploy missions, with Hitchhiker 1 developed in under three months.
Fast-Track Access to Space
SpaceLocker is dedicated to simplifying and democratizing access to space. The Hitchhiker 1 mission embodies a fast-track approach, offering swift and streamlined access to orbit for a diverse range of payloads. This platform reduces the barriers to entry, facilitating innovation in space technology for hardware and software alike.
Insights from Leadership
Théophile Lagraulet, CEO and Co-founder of SpaceLocker, emphasized the strategic importance of this mission:
“Simplifying access to space and generation of space data is a priority if we are to remain competitive and continue to democratize the use of space in the terrestrial economy. It is also an essential building block in the development of a true orbital economy.”
Matteo Zeni, D-Orbit’s sales specialist, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration:
“We are excited to collaborate with SpaceLocker on the ‘Hitchhiker 1’ mission. By combining the capabilities of our ION OTV with SpaceLocker’s technology, we are fostering our common vision of a more accessible and environmentally conscious space industry.”
Opening Commercial Flight Opportunities
The launch of Hitchhiker 1 officially opens up commercial flight opportunities. Interested parties looking to send hardware or software to orbit can contact SpaceLocker’s sales team at sales@spacelocker.fr to explore how the company can support their space ambitions.