en.Wedoany.com Reported - Infinite Orbits has signed a memorandum of understanding with Arianespace, establishing a framework for future collaboration on multiple direct-to-geostationary orbit (GEO) launch services. Announced during the French NewSpace Summit, this cooperation agreement aims to combine Arianespace's decades of launch experience with Infinite Orbits' next-generation in-orbit service capabilities.

This partnership reflects the evolving trend within the European space ecosystem, where established launch providers and new space companies jointly develop direct-to-GEO launch capabilities for France and Europe. For Infinite Orbits, future direct-to-GEO launch capabilities are a key enabler for its Orbit Guard and Endurance missions. Direct access to GEO will allow the company to deploy service spacecraft more rapidly, supporting satellite inspection and life extension missions with greater operational flexibility. By specifying these launch requirements, Infinite Orbits reaffirms its commitment to European launch capabilities while supporting the timely development of sovereign access to GEO.

The memorandum reflects growing commercial demand in the market for European sovereign direct-to-GEO capabilities and reinforces the shared goal of both companies to strengthen Europe's independent access to space. By combining launch expertise with in-orbit services, this partnership will help satellite operators extend mission lifespans, maximize the value of existing GEO assets, and enhance the long-term resilience of European space infrastructure.

Infinite Orbits CEO Adel Haddoud stated that the challenges facing the space sector, particularly in GEO, require innovative, competitive, and industrialized solutions that must be paired with reliable and responsive launch capabilities for rapid deployment; otherwise, French and European space sovereignty would remain theoretical at both commercial and sovereign levels. Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolès said that the partnership with Infinite Orbits reflects the company's commitment to supporting Europe's most innovative players and preparing for the future of launch services. By jointly exploring new capabilities for direct access to GEO, they are helping to enhance the competitiveness of the European space industry and meet the growing demands of both institutional and commercial customers.