# spacevan: Exotrail space robot Canonical ID: `fbb7686d-73a4-467e-99b6-d2e87f2d6c87` - **Slug:** exotrail-spacevan - **Form factor:** space ([Space](/space)) - **Maturity stage:** commercial - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 3 ## Deployments - [exotrail-spacevan-low-earth-orbit-sso](/deployments/exotrail-spacevan-low-earth-orbit-sso.md) at Low Earth Orbit (Sun-Synchronous) (id: `2bad3903-0fa0-484f-9549-de07d46dc46d`) - [exotrail-spacevan-low-earth-orbit](/deployments/exotrail-spacevan-low-earth-orbit.md) at Low Earth Orbit (id: `004b9834-d103-4abd-ad7f-f2a41290af89`) - [exotrail-spacevan-vandenberg-space-force-base-california-usa](/deployments/exotrail-spacevan-vandenberg-space-force-base-california-usa.md) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA (id: `3b948a26-0b47-4782-a670-1be245a25fe0`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Incidents affecting spacevan (1) - [Exotrail spaceware-nano thruster anomaly on Starfish Space's Otter Pup satellite ends docking mission](/incidents/exotrail-spaceware-nano-otter-pup-anomaly-2023.md), 2023-10-15 · Malfunction _Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents excluded from this view but reachable at their canonical URLs._ ## Common questions ### What is spacevan? Exotrail's spacevan is an autonomous orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) providing last-mile delivery, in-orbit demonstration, and payload hosting services for small satellites. spacevan LEO 001 launched on SpaceX Transporter-9 (November 2023) and successfully deployed the EXO-0 cubesat for Airbus Defense and Space in February 2024. spacevan LEO 002 launched on SpaceX Transporter-16 (March 2026) with six international customers including NASA, Cailabs, and Lunar Outpost. A geostationary version is planned for launch on Ariane 6 in H2 2026. ### How much does spacevan cost? spacevan's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for spacevan from Exotrail. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is spacevan actually deployed in the real world? Yes. spacevan is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes spacevan? spacevan is made by Exotrail, based in Palaiseau, France, founded in 2015. ### Where is spacevan deployed? 3 verified deployments of spacevan are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Low Earth Orbit (Sun-Synchronous), Low Earth Orbit, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA. ### Can you buy spacevan? spacevan is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to spacevan? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to spacevan include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, Astrobee. ### How does spacevan compare to Chang'e Lander? spacevan and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. spacevan has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is spacevan's maturity stage? spacevan is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites. ## Sources (4) 1. https://www.exotrail.com/blog/exotrail-becomes-a-space-services-provider-with-successful-in-orbit-delivery-of-a-commercial-satellite 2. https://spacenews.com/exotrail-deploys-first-satellite-from-orbital-transfer-vehicle/ 3. https://www.spacex.com/launches/transporter16 4. https://www.geekwire.com/2023/starfish-space-scrubs-otter-pup-satellite-rendezvous/ ## The verified answers - [How many people have robots killed?](/how-many-people-have-robots-killed.md) - [Robot fatalities on record: every verified fatal event, deduped](/robot-fatalities-on-record.md) - [Robot recalls and safety incidents](/robot-recalls-and-safety-incidents.md) - [Robotaxi safety record: every recall, crash, and investigation](/robotaxi-safety-record.md) - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/fbb7686d-73a4-467e-99b6-d2e87f2d6c87 · canonical URL: /models/exotrail-spacevan_