Dassault is studying a concept to use the Rafale fighter as a small-satellite launcher. You can read Robert Wall's story from Aviation Week here:
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/RAFALE110108.xml&headline=Dassault%20Pitches%20Rafale%20As%20Small%20Sat%20Launcher&channel=defense
The unusual aspect of this concept is splitting the launcher into three connected parts: the main element under the fuselage and the two solid rocket boosters under the wing.
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/RAFALE110108.xml&headline=Dassault%20Pitches%20Rafale%20As%20Small%20Sat%20Launcher&channel=defense
The unusual aspect of this concept is splitting the launcher into three connected parts: the main element under the fuselage and the two solid rocket boosters under the wing.