ATMOS Space Cargo

ATMOS Space Cargo is a private aerospace company based in Lichtenau, Germany, founded in 2021.

The company focuses on developing reusable space logistics and cargo-return technologies for low Earth orbit missions. Its flagship product is the Phoenix re-entry capsule, which utilizes an inflatable heat shield system to safely return scientific experiments and commercial payloads to Earth. ATMOS offers a comprehensive space logistics platform that includes microgravity access for research, cargo recovery from space, and support for in-orbit manufacturing. The company also provides services for governmental and defense sectors through its ATMOS WORKS division. With a mission to create a circular infrastructure for spaceflight, ATMOS aims to make space access reliable and affordable. The company has ambitious plans for its Phoenix capsule family, with the first orbital test flight scheduled for April 2025.