ATMOS Space Cargo develops reusable spacecraft and return logistics to establish circular infrastructure for spaceflight access. Their PHOENIX orbital transfer and return vehicle (OTRV) facilitates routine access to LEO, autonomous orbital operations, controlled re-entry, and rapid payload recovery. This service provides governments and industry with reliable and autonomous continuity for their space operations.
Funding
$8.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Returning life science research materials from microgravity environments is often expensive and has long lead times, which can hinder the efficiency and repeatability of experiments conducted in space. This poses a challenge for researchers seeking timely access to the unique opportunities afforded by space research.
Solution
ATMOS Space Cargo provides a dedicated return service for life science payloads, offering an affordable, reliable, and regular solution for retrieving research materials from space. The company develops and manufactures space capsules, including the Phoenix return capsule and inflatable atmospheric decelerators, specifically designed for the controlled re-entry and recovery of delicate biological samples. By streamlining the return process, ATMOS Space Cargo enables researchers to overcome logistical hurdles and accelerate their investigations in areas such as monoclonal antibodies, stem cells, organoids, and protein crystallization.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes life science researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and academic institutions conducting experiments in microgravity environments.
Features
- Phoenix return capsule designed for reliable and controlled re-entry of life science payloads.
- Inflatable Atmospheric Decelerator technology for gentle deceleration during re-entry.
- Service tailored for the return of monoclonal antibodies, stem cells, organoids, and protein crystals.
- Focus on affordability, reliability, and regular return schedules.