Dispatch
Dispatch provides high-frequency cargo return services from low Earth orbit using its compact Spark-1 capsule, which can deliver up to 30 kg of payload after spending 5 to 180 days in space. The capsule features an in-house manufactured segmented ablative heat shield, validated at full scale under rocket exhaust in the Mojave Desert, enabling Mach 20+ reentry at roughly 100 times lower cost than traditional methods.
- Space Technology
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Hardware
Funding
Raised to date
$500KRaised 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.
Founders
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Product
Problem
Returning cargo from orbit has traditionally relied on large, expensive spacecraft or specialized recovery services, making small-scale, frequent space-to-Earth logistics cost-prohibitive. Researchers, commercial space users, and satellite operators lack an affordable, reliable option for returning samples, experiment results, or manufactured goods from orbit in a timely manner.
Solution
Dispatch offers a dedicated cargo return service using its Spark-1 capsule, a compact vehicle about one meter in diameter built to deliver up to 30 kg of payload after spending 5 to 180 days in orbit. The capsule's segmented ablative heat shield is manufactured in-house and has been validated at full scale in the Mojave Desert under rocket exhaust, simulating the extreme conditions of reentry. This design achieves Mach 20+ reentry capability while costing roughly 100 times less than traditional return methods. By performing high-frequency return missions, Dispatch enables routine and affordable space-to-Earth logistics for a broad range of commercial and scientific applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite operators, in-space manufacturers, and research institutions needing affordable, frequent return of small payloads such as experimental samples, materials, or manufactured components from low Earth orbit.
Features
- Spark-1 capsule with approximately 1-meter diameter and up to 30 kg payload capacity
- Segmented ablative heat shield manufactured in-house, tested at full scale under rocket exhaust in the Mojave
- Mach 20+ reentry capability validated through full-scale testing
- Operational flexibility supporting 5 to 180 days on orbit before return
- Riveted aluminum backshell for structural integrity during reentry and landing