Operator and spacecraft mission
Retains 100% commercial control, customer capacity sales and primary operational command.
The All-in-One Financing & Lifecycle Platform for GEO Satellites.
From new satellite build and launch procurement to sale-leasebacks and in-orbit operations: we structure the capital and execute the mission under one accountable platform.
Primary focus on GEO telecommunications and software-defined assets. Custom structuring and lifecycle management available for LEO, MEO and Lunar infrastructure.
The challenge GEO satellites are valuable assets.
GEO satellites are valuable assets.
Financing them is still hard.
Four reasons capital and satellites rarely meet on good terms.
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Capital locked in hardware
A GEO satellite ties up capital for up to 15 years, with few options to release it.
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Financiers cannot price the risk
Lenders and lessors lack the technical insight to assess bus heritage, payload and orbital risk.
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Operators are stretched
Manufacturing, launch and insurance must be managed in parallel, often by small teams.
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Nobody watches the asset
After closing, no independent party monitors the health of the satellite for all parties.
What it is Operator Impulso Capital
One complete platform bridging your space mission to institutional capital.
A single accountable lead partner that structures the financing, manages technical procurement, and oversees full-lifecycle orbital operations.
Impulso Orbital Lifecycle platform
Lead partner delivering turn-key capital structuring, expert satellite engineering and design review, launch integration, and continuous in-orbit operations (LEOP, payload switch-on, station-keeping and health checks).
Syndicated capital network
Institutional debt facilities, risk-sharing lines, commercial banks and specialist leasing funds curated by Impulso.
Impulso acts as the lead deal originator, technical manager and asset manager. Capital is structured and syndicated through our network of regulated institutional banks and specialist space lessors.
Proven space sector leadership
Battle-tested leadership and operational execution.
35+ years of C-level execution across leading global satellite fleet operators and tier-1 space infrastructure.
- 35+ years
- Executive management of global GEO, MEO and LEO satellite fleets, from 1990 to 2026.
- €6 billion+
- Cumulative value of satellite fleet programs engineered, procured, launched and operated.
- 100+
- Satellites delivered to orbit with a 100% mission success rate.
- 50+
- Complex flight missions and launch integration campaigns executed.
- ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified
- ISO 8 cleanroom facilities near major global launch sites
Executive advisory team
Over 120 years of combined space sector leadership.
Four competency areas, each led by former C-level executives and senior engineers with full-lifecycle satellite experience.
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Chief executive and strategic operations
C-level leadership across leading European SmallSat manufacturers, global launch providers and international satellite fleet operators.
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Satellite engineering and procurement
Full satellite MAIT (manufacturing, assembly, integration and test) oversight with PDR, CDR and FAR reviews, spacecraft design review, payload integration, orbital slot coordination and technical risk management during assembly and testing.
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Launch services and mission management
End-to-end launch mission management: launch vehicle procurement, payload-to-launcher interface management, Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and GTO-to-GEO transfer strategies.
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Flight operations and space asset management
End-to-end management of GEO, MEO and LEO flight dynamics, TT&C (telemetry, tracking and command) networks, nominal station-keeping, continuous satellite health checks, contingency interventions and end-of-life disposal and de-orbiting.
The framework
Three pillars, one accountable partner.
From capital structuring and technical procurement to 15-year in-orbit operations.
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Structure
End-to-end capital and lease structuring. We evaluate asset requirements, audit operator business plans, structure the SPV (special purpose vehicle) architecture and syndicate non-dilutive capital through our network of institutional banks and specialist lessors.
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Integrate
Technical procurement and launch integration. Unbiased selection and oversight of spacecraft manufacturers and launch providers, managing major MAIT milestones (PDR, CDR, FAR), launch mission management and full lifecycle insurance packaging.
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Manage
Full-lifecycle orbital operations. Active technical management from payload switch-on through LEOP, In-Orbit Testing (IOT), nominal station-keeping, continuous health checks, contingency management and end-of-life disposal.
Pillar 01
Structure
An independent technical view of the asset, so that financing terms rest on facts rather than assumptions.
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Independent technical evaluation
Satellite bus heritage, payload, spectrum rights and business plan.
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Transaction structuring support
SPV (special purpose vehicle), sale and leaseback, off balance sheet options, together with the financing partners.
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Technical input to terms
Technical input to insurance and financing terms.
Pillar 02
Integrate
Independent oversight from contract signature to satellite end of life.
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Supplier selection and oversight
Independent selection and oversight of manufacturers and launch providers.
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Interfaces and schedule risk
End-to-end management of all technical interfaces and schedule risks across satellite manufacturers, launch providers, and ground segment partners.
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Insurance packaging
Across shipment, pre-launch, launch and in-orbit phases.
Pillar 03
Manage
The same independent eyes on the asset, for every year of the lease term.
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Oversight in orbit
Technical oversight during LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase), payload activation and IOT (In-Orbit Testing).
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Continuous health monitoring
Propulsion and fuel, power and battery degradation, radiation environment, over the full lease term.
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Periodic independent reports
Delivered to operator and financiers on the same basis.
How it works
How an engagement works
Four clear phases, from initial confidential assessment to full-lifecycle orbital execution.
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Confidential assessment
NDA, initial review of satellite asset specifications, schedule and operator objectives.
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Underwriting and solution design
Independent evaluation of satellite design, MAIT schedule and launch baseline, paired with custom lease and SPV transaction structuring.
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Capital syndication and closing
Impulso structures the complete financing package: senior bank debt, leasing equity and comprehensive lifecycle insurance.
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Lifecycle management
Turn-key operational oversight covering launch mission management, payload activation, continuous health checks, station-keeping and end-of-life disposal.
Why you can trust us
Independence and confidentiality
The integrity of our platform rests on absolute independence: we align 100% with the mission's technical and operational success.
- Independent from manufacturers and launch providers
- Transparent technical reporting for operators and capital partners
- Mutual NDA from day one
- Information security certified under ISO 27001
- Transparent, predefined fee structure with zero hidden margins
Questions
Who is this for?
GEO, MEO and space infrastructure operators looking to finance new satellite builds, launch campaigns, or unlock non-dilutive liquidity from existing in-orbit assets, without sacrificing operational control.
What asset sizes do you work with?
We structure and manage individual satellite transactions and multi-asset portfolios ranging from €30 million to €500 million and above.
Does Impulso provide the capital?
Impulso acts as the lead deal originator, technical manager and asset manager; capital is structured and syndicated directly through our network of institutional banks, private credit funds and specialist space lessors.
How long does an engagement last?
Our engagements span the full asset lifecycle, typically from 10 to 15 years, matching the primary lease term and useful orbital life of the spacecraft.
Let's talk
Start with a confidential conversation.
We review your asset and objectives under NDA, with no commitment.