ReX-50 Reentry Capsule
Catalyx Space
0.5m class orbital return vehicle for payload recovery from LEO, supporting up to 5 kg payload in a 4U pressurized volume.
About
The ReX-50 is Catalyx Space’s 0.5m class orbital return vehicle, designed to recover payloads from low Earth orbit (LEO) with gentle G-forces suitable for sensitive experiments and equipment. Built around Catalyx’s origami-inspired deployable thermal protection system, the ReX-50 can decelerate from orbital velocity and deliver payloads to designated ocean recovery zones.
The 4U pressurized payload volume and ≤15 G maximum entry acceleration make it suitable for biological samples, materials science experiments, and technology demonstration payloads that require controlled reentry conditions. Iridium satellite communications provide downlink throughout reentry and recovery.
Specs:
– Class: 0.5m
– System Mass: 27 kg
– Payload Mass: 5 kg
– Payload Volume: 4U (Pressurized)
– Maximum Entry Gs: <15
– Communications: Iridium
– Mission Duration: <3 months
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
