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GEN-1 Reentry Capsule

Genesis SFL (Genesis Space Flight Laboratories)
GEN-1 Reentry Capsule

Reusable pico reentry capsule for microgravity research — titanium backshell, Mach 25 rated, reusable up to 5 times, supports 25 biosamples.

Technical specifications

Max diameter
5.9 cm
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

About

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.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: gencapsule.space ↗