Satellite Launches
Your European launch provider for small satellites
Our satellite launch services at Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden will offer full launch capabilities for typical high-inclination orbits – and a wide range of services to both the scientific community, commercial customers and the defense industry. We have the launch site and experienced staff who will take care of all your needs.
Spaceport Esrange
Europe's polar gateway to Space
We have set out to be a leading European launch service for small satellites, providing comprehensive services at Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, with launch capabilities for sun-synchronous and polar orbiting satellites.
SSC is leveraging decades of experience from sub-orbital operations to provide a bespoke service offering, based on launch vehicle providers partnerships with Firefly Aerospace and Perigee Aerospace.
Supported by SSC’s global satellite ground station network, this service can be complemented by space-to-ground services.
Payload and orbit details
The launch service is intended for up to 1000 kg satellites, with a primary focus on micro- and mini- satellites. The service will enable orbits suitable for sun-synchronous and polar-orbiting satellites.
Announcement Firefly partnership
In collaboration with SSC, Firefly set to become first U.S. company to launch satellites from continental Europe.
Announcement Perigee partnership
Swedish-South Korean partnership take satellites to Space from Europe.
Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP)
SSC's Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and Critical TT&C services support you through the initial, mission-critical stage.
Henrik Pettersson
Executive Vice President of Business Development, Science Services