One offers an ‘Airbnb’ for ground stations, the other makes orbital hosting plug-and-play. Start-ups, Skynopy and SpaceLocker, are joining forces to simplify and accelerate access to space and space data.
SpaceLocker selected Skynopy to provide ground connectivity for its ‘out-of-the-box’ mission – its third mission and the first satellite fully operated by the company, set to launch into low Earth orbit in February 2026. This choice confirms the growing momentum of Skynopy, whose solution is increasingly embraced by NewSpace players for its ease of use and strong performance. Welcome to a new space era – where sharing a satellite is as easy as plugging in a USB, and connecting to ground stations is as smooth as making a phone call.
The rise of satellite constellations creates new opportunities, alongside new constraints. Faced with high launch costs, limited infrastructure and the operational complexity of space missions, SpaceLocker and Skynopy together provide a concrete response.
SpaceLocker is revolutionising in-orbit hosting with plug-and-play containers as easy to install as a USB port. Ranging from the size of a shoebox to a washing machine, these modular boxes allow multiple customers to share a single satellite. This enables them to send their technologies to space without having to design, finance or operate a satellite themselves. The result: faster, more cost-effective and more sustainable missions that avoid the multiplication of spacecraft in orbit.
