Launch of Ariane 6: RAMI, the interplanetary deployer

The brand new European launcher will take off soon, and with it many space missions each with their own objective, their own destination and their own team ready to applaud. Whether launching new satellites to observe and study the Earth, peering into deep space or testing important new technologies in orbit, the first flight of Ariane 6 will showcase the versatility and flexibility of this impressive heavy launcher. Keep reading to learn everything about the RAMI deployer, then find out who else will be among the first to fly.

UARX Space is proud to fly RAMI (full name “reliable and advanced mission injector”), its state-of-the-art deployer, on Ariane 6. This unique payload, of a size comparable to that of a compact cabin suitcase, is designed to carry four CubeSats into space. Built from sturdy yet lightweight materials, RAMI can accommodate up to 12 units of CubeSats and 24 kilograms, for an empty weight of less than 13 kilograms. These exceptional characteristics make RAMI a key element of the historic first flight of the Ariane 6 launcher.

RAMI’s engineering demonstrates UARX Space’s commitment to interplanetary exploration. This versatile payload is capable of hosting CubeSats that exceed standard dimensions, providing advanced features that enhance and simplify CubeSat missions.

Yanina Hallak, Managing Director of UARX Space, articulates the company’s vision: “We go beyond standard products, focusing on details and integrating additional features that maximize the success of our customers’ missions” . RAMI’s technological advancements over existing deployers and UARX Space’s role in mission integration campaigns further highlight the company’s involvement in the space industry.

For the Ariane 6 mission, RAMI will be configured to carry one 6U CubeSat (six units) and two 3U CubeSats, ensuring sufficient space for the payloads, namely Replicator and ROBUSTA-3A. The deployer design incorporates a non-magnetic device that opens its doors in response to a signal from the Ariane 6 launcher. Once the door is fully opened, a spring-loaded push mechanism releases the CubeSats into space.

Fully developed in Nigrán, Spain

The details demonstrate UARX Space’s meticulous approach to RAMI integration. While the CubeSats could have been integrated into RAMI in Spain, for this mission the integration took place in French Guiana, where Europe’s Spaceport is located.

This decision was made to fully experience participation in the inaugural flight of Ariane 6. A team of experienced UARX Space personnel participated in the launch campaign, helping customers integrate the satellites and ensuring everything was perfect. executed. This careful integration process highlights UARX Space’s commitment to providing high-quality space solutions.

As a Spanish company proud of its spaceflight heritage, UARX Space envisions a promising future for the European space sector, starting with this maiden flight of Europe’s most advanced launch vehicle to date.

Andrés Villa, Technical Director of UARX Space, said: “Taking part in this historic event is an incredible opportunity to demonstrate our exceptional capabilities in Europe to develop satellites, separation systems and launchers. »

“RAMI takes into space, printed on one of its sides, the handprints of 50 kindergarten students, aged one to three years, as well as five teachers from the local community of Nigrán. This initiative demonstrates UARX Space’s commitment to the next generations of scientists and engineers. »

Finally, RAMI is also the first name of the son of the founders of UARX, “We wanted to name this first object that we launch into space in honor of our child,” concludes Yanina with a smile.

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