Telespazio France and RIDE! combine their expertise to offer a comprehensive solution serving the entire space transportation value chain

Le Bourget, June 18, 2025 – Telespazio France, European leader in space operations and satellite services for over thirty years, and RIDE!, a Paris-based NewSpace company streamlining satellite launches through its expert-led launch management teams, platform and global network of launch providers and other services, today announce the signing of a strategic partnership. This partnership aims to create a fully integrated end-to-end solution for the space transportation value chain, combining launch services with in-orbit operations.

This collaboration, blending industrial experience with technological agility, marks a major step forward in building a continuous value chain—before and after launch—for the benefit of satellite operators. Through this alliance, both partners aim to address the market's growing need for seamless service management as well as safe and secure operations.

19 June 2025 10:00

A comprehensive "launch-to-in-orbit operations" solution

In practical terms, the partnership will offer satellite operators an end-to-end solution including:

●    Launch Mission Management Services: RIDE! will leverage its digital platform and proven experience to streamline the entire launch mission process. RIDE! simplifies satellite launches by serving as a single point of access to the global launch market. Its complete Launch Mission Management solution covers everything from scouting optimal launch opportunities among a network of 35+ providers to handling logistics, insurance, export/import controls, and regulatory compliance. Backed by industry expertise and exclusive market data, RIDE! ensures operators benefit from fast, informed decisions and smooth mission execution.
●    Telemetry tracking and telecommunication: Telespazio France provides a comprehensive and cost effective Mobile Telemetry solution to analyse flight trajectories and ensure continuous tracking and anomaly detection for complete analysis thanks to an eco-designed mobile asset quickly deployable anywhere in the world. Acquired telemetry data are then disseminated wherever needed thanks to a mobile autonomous telecommunication station.
●    In-orbit operations: Telespazio France provides total satellite command and control supporting the entire spacecraft mission lifecycle. From pre-launch mission analysis and trajectory planning to optimize and secure orbital injection, to post-launch Space Situational Awareness (SSA) during the deployment and early operations phase, the company ensures mission safety and efficiency. Its Satellite Operation-as-a-Service model offers end-to-end satellite control in all orbital regimes— from orbital positioning through to end-of-life. 

This fully integrated approach gives customers a single point of contact, streamlining operations and maximizing overall mission performance.
 

A shared vision for a sustainable and high-performing space sector

Beyond the complementarity of their expertise, this partnership embodies a shared vision: to build a resilient, agile, and sustainable space model.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to providing concrete responses to the operational challenges of satellite operators, to facilitate both access to space and access to the space infrastructures thanks to Telespazio France’s role of trusted operator.” said Corinne Mailles, Deputy Director of Telespazio France.

“RIDE! is steadily advancing toward our vision of becoming the global gateway for satellite launch services. Every day, we work with passion and purpose to offer the most convenient, affordable, and reliable access to space worldwide.
Our partnership with Telespazio came naturally, as both companies share a strong commitment to the as-a-service model. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our expanding ecosystem of launch-related services, including "satellite-operations-as-a-service" and "SSA-as-a-service" for our satellite operator partners, as well as "Mobile Telemetry Station" for our launch provider partners.
A heartfelt thank you to Telespazio for their trust — and a special thanks to Corinne Mailles, Christele Donadini, and Jerome Hoarau for their support and collaboration.”, said Valentin BENOIT, RIDE! CEO.

 

About Telespazio France

Based in Toulouse, Bordeaux, Paris, and Kourou, Telespazio France is a subsidiary of the Telespazio group, a joint venture comprising Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%). It is a key player in operations related to space infrastructure and value-added satellite space services. With over 30 years of experience and nearly 500 employees, this French subsidiary of the international group covers all essential areas of space, including telecommunications, Earth observation, and navigation as well as emerging domains such as microlaunchers & new spaceports, in orbit services and space situation awareness.


 
About RIDE!

RIDE! is a French NewSpace company based in Paris, founded in 2020 with a bold vision: to simplify and optimize satellite launches through expertly managed, end-to-end services. RIDE! offers a fully integrated Launch Mission Management solution through its digital platform, providing clients with a seamless, data-backed experience; from scouting launch options to managing complex mission logistics. With a global network of over 35 launch providers and 350+ satellite operators across 50+ countries, RIDE! is a leading force in making satellite launches more reliable, affordable, and accessible than ever before.

 

Press contact

Telespazio France : Catalina BOUCHU 
Tel: 06 29 66 16 07 
@ : catalina.bouchu@telespazio.com


RIDE! : Miriam GARCIA ABAD
Tel: 07 45 88 09 97
@ : miriam.garcia@ridespace.io