Space Cargo Unlimited

Space Cargo Unlimited
Description: Space Cargo Unlimited is a French company specializing in microgravity research and in-orbit manufacturing. The company focuses on using space as a laboratory for scientific and commercial advancements, particularly in biotechnology, agriculture, and material science.
Vision:
To pioneer space-based industrial and research solutions that contribute to sustainable advancements on Earth.
Mission:
To leverage space environments for groundbreaking research in biotechnology, agriculture, and material science.
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Key Milestones:
  • 2014: Company founded in France
  • 2019 : Initiated the "Mission WISE" project to study the effects of microgravity on wine fermentation.
  • 2020: Conducted the CANES mission, sending 320 vine plants to the ISS for 10 months to develop new grapevine varieties resistant to climate change.
  • 2022 : Conducted space-based agricultural research aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
  • 2022: Announced the development of REV1 in partnership with Thales Alenia Space, aiming to launch the first mission in late 2025
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Products & Services:
  • Microgravity Research Services: Conducting scientific experiments in space for industries including pharmaceuticals and agriculture.
  • Space-Based Biotech Development: Exploring new methods for producing bioengineered materials and pharmaceuticals in microgravity.
  • In-Orbit Manufacturing: Developing techniques for producing high-quality materials in space.
  • REV1: An autonomous, pressurized, and reusable space vehicle designed for in-orbit manufacturing and research missions. Capable of hosting missions lasting from a few weeks to several months, REV1 aims to produce high-value products in microgravity conditions.
  • BentoBox: The core module of REV1, serving as a smart, modular payload bay for various research and manufacturing applications.
  • Turn-key Missions: Offers comprehensive services for pressurized round-trip missions, enabling clients to conduct experiments and manufacturing processes in space with reliable return capabilities
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