Space Cargo Unlimited (SCU) is a European startup founded in 2014 that focuses on microgravity research and in-space manufacturing in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). They are developing REV1, a reusable space vehicle designed for automated manufacturing of high-value products for various commercial sectors like pharmaceuticals and agriculture. SCU partners with companies like Thales Alenia Space and ATMOS Space Cargo, and aims to provide services for in-space testing, manufacturing, and scientific research.
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Atmos partnered with Space Cargo Unlimited on a line of microgravity research missions called BentoBox announced 2024-12-03.
Space Cargo Unlimited designed the BentoBox system to accommodate both pressurized and unpressurized payloads and to offer temperature controls.
BentoBox is positioned as a precursor to REV1, an automated space factory that Space Cargo Unlimited is developing in cooperation with Thales Alenia Space and that could be ready as soon as 2028.
Space Cargo Unlimited reports that the first commercial BentoBox mission is 80% sold and the next two missions are 40% and 20% sold, respectively.
Atmos Space Cargo and Space Cargo Unlimited are partnering to provide microgravity research and manufacturing missions to low Earth orbit independent of the International Space Station.
Space Cargo Unlimited developed the BentoBox system to support more than 100 kg of payloads on missions to low Earth orbit.
Space Cargo Unlimited is developing a vehicle called REV1 for in-orbit manufacturing missions starting in late 2025.
ION Satellite Carrier is designed, manufactured, and operated by D-Orbit as a space cargo vehicle.
Space Cargo Unlimited flew 12 bottles of red wine to the station in late 2019 and those 12 bottles returned to Earth on CRS-21.