What is Launch Integration?
Launch integration encompasses all activities required to prepare a satellite for launch, integrate it with the launch vehicle, and coordinate mission execution. This complex process involves:
• Launcher selection and contracting
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• Physical and electrical integration with deployment systems
• Environmental testing and verification
• Launch campaign management
• Mission assurance and quality control
• Post-launch activation and commissioning
Successful launch integration requires detailed coordination between satellite developers, launch providers, range operations, regulatory authorities, and mission operations teams. Even small errors can result in mission failure or launch delays with significant cost and schedule impacts.
Core Research Capabilities
ASTI provides end-to-end research and development services including:
Launch Service Procurement Identification and evaluation of launch opportunities, negotiation with launch service providers (SpaceX, Rocket Lab, etc.), contract management, and cost optimization through ride-share and dedicated missions.
Deployer Integration Physical integration of CubeSats and small satellites into standard deployers (P-POD, EXOpod, Canisterized Satellite Dispenser) and custom deployment systems.
Safety and Compliance Preparation of safety data packages, range safety analysis, frequency coordination, export control compliance (ITAR, EAR), and regulatory approvals.
Launch Campaign Management On-site integration at launch facility, final testing and verification, launch readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and countdown support.
Pre-Launch Testing Final electrical testing, battery charging, deployment mechanism verification, and flight software validation in launch configuration.
Post-Launch Operations Initial contact acquisition, spacecraft checkout, anomaly troubleshooting, mission operations handover, and early orbit phase support.
Mission Assurance Quality control, configuration management, documentation, and compliance with launch provider requirements and industry standards.
ASTI coordinates launches across multiple providers and vehicle classes from small-lift (Electron, LauncherOne) to medium and heavy-lift (Falcon 9, Antares, Atlas V) vehicles.
Partnership Opportunities
We support partners requiring:
• Launch services for CubeSats and small satellites
• Launch campaign management and integration support
• Regulatory compliance and safety documentation
• Mission assurance and quality control
• Post-launch operations and satellite commissioning
• Constellation deployment coordination
Contact ASTI
Ensure mission success with ASTI's launch integration expertise. Contact contact@asti.technology to coordinate launch services, manage your launch campaign, integrate satellites with deployers, or plan constellation deployments.