ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH

ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH
Description: ATMOS Space Cargo specializes in developing advanced re-entry technologies to facilitate the return of cargo from space. Their flagship product, the PHOENIX capsule, is designed to transport payloads from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) back to Earth, enabling applications in microgravity research, in-space manufacturing, and space logistics.
Vision:
To be a leading provider of space logistics solutions, bridging the gap between Earth and space, and unlocking the potential of microgravity environments for various industries.
Mission:
To create a new paradigm of space cargo logistics, offering reliable and cost-effective solutions for returning payloads from space, thereby enabling advancements in research and manufacturing that benefit life on Earth.
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  • Seed Funding: Jun 22, 2023 , $: US Dollar4 million
  • Seed Funding: Feb 7, 2024, $: US Dollar1,3 million
  • Grant : Feb 17, 2025, $: US Dollar13,1 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2023: Secured €4 million in a seed funding round led by High-Tech Gründerfonds, Amadeus APEX Technology Fund, Seraphim, E2MC, VENTIS, and another.vc.
  • 2024 : Announced a €1.3 million seed extension to further develop their return capsule technology
  • 2024: Partnered with Rocket Factory Augsburg and Yuri to launch "Eva," the world's first end-to-end microgravity service for biotech research and product development.
  • 2025 : Secured Grant €13.1 million.
  • 2025 : Scheduled test flight of PHOENIX 1 capsule on SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission .
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  • Phoenix Return Capsule: Features:Payload Capacity: Initial version capable of carrying up to 100 kg; future versions planned to handle several tonnes, including entire rocket stages .Inflatable Heat Shield: Utilizes advanced inflatable heat shield technology to withstand atmospheric re-entry, enhancing mission capabilities and reducing downmass costs .Mission Duration Flexibility: Capable of supporting microgravity exposure ranging from three hours to three months, catering to diverse research and manufacturing needs .Differentiators:Innovative Re-entry Technology: The use of inflatable heat shields represents a significant advancement in re-entry technology, allowing for more efficient and cost-effective return missions.Versatile Payload Accommodation: Designed to transport a wide range of payloads, including life sciences experiments, biotechnology products, and in-space manufactured goods.
  • Inflatable Atmospheric Decelerator (IAD): An innovative deceleration system that functions both as a heat shield and a high-velocity parachute, protecting cargo during atmospheric re-entry. The IAD is lightweight and reusable, contributing to the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of space missions.
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