Exotrail
aka Exotrail SAS
Exotrail, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palaiseau, France, provides in-space mobility solutions spanning Hall-effect electric thrusters (ExoMG), mission software (ExoOPS), and orbital transfer vehicles (SpaceVan). The company launched its first SpaceVan payload-hosting orbital transfer vehicle to LEO in 2023, with a GEO-capable version projected for 2026. In January 2026, Exotrail partnered with Astroscale France on a deorbiting service for LEO constellation satellites targeting a first mission before 2030.
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Products & Services
ExoMG Hall-Effect Thruster
operationalHigh-thrust Hall-effect electric propulsion system for small satellites, enabling orbit raising, station keeping, and deorbit maneuvers.
Since 2021
SpaceVan Orbital Transfer Vehicle
operationalReusable orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) carrying multiple satellite payloads from launch vehicle drop-off to custom orbits. LEO version launched 2023; GEO version planned 2026.
Since 2023
ExoOPS Mission Software
operationalEnd-to-end mission simulation and operations software for planning and executing orbital maneuvers, integrated with Exotrail propulsion hardware.
Since 2022
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