# Quadro Versa
*launcher . launch services*

Four-point microsatellite separation system for SpaceX rideshare plate interfaces, offered for satellites up to 1000 kg and scalable footprints from 24 by 24 inches to 40 by 40 inches.

## Specifications
- **manufacturer**: exolaunch
- **deployment context**: orbital
- **entity type**: launch_service
- **last verified date**: 2026-05-28
- **verified by**: operator
- **claim status**: unclaimed
- **subtype**: deployer
- **provider**: exolaunch
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## Editorial
Quadro Versa is an Exolaunch four-point microsatellite separation system for orbital deployment hardware serving rideshare plate interfaces and larger microsatellite classes.[^quadro-versa-manual][^quadro-versa-page] Configuration ranges include 24 by 16 inch to 40 by 40 inch and 24 by 24 inch to 40 by 40 inch footprints.[^quadro-versa-manual][^quadro-versa-page][^quadro-versa-brochure] Quadro Versa uses four hold-down and release mechanisms with mechanically synchronized spring-driven release and pusher-arm deployment.[^quadro-versa-manual] The S-adapter mass is 0.54 kg per point, the four S-adapter points total 2.2 kg, and L-adapter mass ranges from 11.6 kg to 17.3 kg depending on X and Y size.[^quadro-versa-manual] The interface uses 16 M12 or 1/2-20 fasteners, and maximum load per release mechanism is specified as plus or minus 44 kN axial, plus or minus 37 kN shear, and 1200 Nm bending.[^quadro-versa-manual] The nominal deploy signal is 28 VDC for 0.5 s, and average separation time is 0.1 s.[^quadro-versa-manual] Payload class is up to 1000 kg, with larger satellites over 1000 kg covered by larger footprints.[^quadro-versa-manual][^quadro-versa-page] Quadro Versa is qualified and delivered to customers awaiting 2026 flights, with first flight planned for H1 2026.[^exolaunch-2026-statement][^quadro-versa-page]

## Sources
- [quadro-versa-manual] | Quadro Versa User Manual Revision 1.0 | https://exolaunch.com/documents/Quadro_Versa_User_Manual_August_2025.pdf | tier=operator-datasheet | accessed=2026-05-28 | published=2025-08-08
- [quadro-versa-page] | Exolaunch Quadro Versa product page | https://exolaunch.com/quadro_versa.html | tier=operator-marketing | accessed=2026-05-28
- [quadro-versa-brochure] | Quadro Versa brochure 2025 | https://exolaunch.com/documents/Quadro_Versa_Brochure_2025.pdf | tier=operator-marketing | accessed=2026-05-28
- [exolaunch-2026-statement] | Exolaunch 2026 statement mentioning Quadro Versa | https://exolaunch.com/statements_3 | tier=operator-press | accessed=2026-05-28

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