Reusable pico reentry capsule for microgravity research — titanium backshell, Mach 25 rated, reusable up to 5 times, supports 25 biosamples.
GEN-1 Reentry Capsule
Reusable pico reentry capsule for microgravity research — titanium backshell, Mach 25 rated, reusable up to 5 times, supports 25 biosamples.
Description
The GEN-1 Reentry Capsule is a compact, reusable reentry capsule for microgravity research with a titanium backshell and advanced thermal protection system rated for LEO reentry at Mach 25, carrying an integrated OBC, comms, and GPS. It supports up to 25 biosamples with NIR/infrared tracking, parachute recovery, and interfaces to PQ60 or PC/104 boards, and is reusable up to 5 times.
Specifications
| Max diameter | 5.9 cm |
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| Payload volume | 40.5 cm³ |
| Payload | Infrared sensors (10-bit), 5x5 array (25-cell) |
| Payload power | Up to 430 mW |
| Battery | 500 mAh (3.7V Li-Ion) |
| Recovery | Parachute |
| Interfaces | PQ60/PC104 data & power |
| Reusability | Up to 5 missions |
| Reentry rating | Mach 25 |
| Lead time | 120 days |