Experimental Phoenix-1 Spacecraft Makes Successful Maiden Spaceflight

Experimental Phoenix-1 Spacecraft Makes Successful Maiden Spaceflight

The Phoenix-1 Experimental Spacecraft re-entry capsule, designed by Atmos Space Cargo, successfully concluded its first spaceflight before splashing back down to Earth on April 23rd, 2025. Company officials said the same-day launch and landing mission completed all its objectives, including successfully deploying the inflatable heat shield “under realistic re-entry conditions.” Flight data from the capsule and its systems was also successfully t…

Atmos Space Cargo declares first test flight a success despite reentry uncertainty

German startup Atmos Space Cargo says it considers the first flight of its reentry vehicle a success despite limited data on how it performed during reentry. The post Atmos Space Cargo declares first test flight a success despite reentry uncertainty appeared first on SpaceNews.

ATMOS becomes the first private European company to conduct orbital re-entry; big win for sovereign European return capacities - Silicon Canals

Lichtenau, Germany-based ATMOS Space Cargo (ATMOS), a European space logistics startup, announced that it has conducted the first orbital test flight of its PHOENIX 1 re-entry capsule to and back from Low Earth Orbit (LEO). “PHOENIX 1 delivered on its objectives and our roadmap. Dedicated people show up, go to work, and get results – we are not here to guess. Completing this mission with a flight-ready capsule in such a short time frame is a maj…

The German start-up Atmos Space Cargo, dedicated to space logistics, has qualified as 'success' the first flight of its Phoenix re-entry vehicle that took place on 21 April, although data collection during the return to Earth was limited and the space capsule could not be recovered after amerizing, as originally planned. Still, Atmos Space Cargo assures that the mission allowed him to obtain a large amount of data on the behaviour of the vehicle…

Giant DOUGHNUT-shaped spacecraft completes test mission

AN INCREDIBLE doughnut-shaped spacecraft designed to fly precious cargo back to Earth has completed its first test mission. Atmos Space Cargo hailed their daring mission a “success” after the dessert-shaped spaceship splashed down about 2,000 kilometres off the coast of Brazil. Atmos Space CargoAn incredible doughnut-shaped spaceship has been hailed a success[/caption] Atmos Space CargoAtmos Space Cargo’s design is made to float back materials t…

Atmos Space Cargo declares first test flight a success despite reentry uncertainty - The Sarkari Form

In a bold step toward the future of reusable space technology, German startup Atmos Space Cargo…