GEN-1P Reentry Capsule & PocketQube Satellite
Genesis SFL (Genesis Space Flight Laboratories)
The GEN-1P Reentry Capsule is a pico space capsule designed for microgravity research, capable of returning biological samples and flight data to Earth. It is hosted by PocketQube-class satellites, such as the GEN-1p, which also serve as satellite buses.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Payload capacity
- 0.148 kg
- Power
- 0.43 W
- Largest dimension
- 67 mm
- Data rate
- 0.025 Mbps
- Lead time
- 2.96 months
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Dimensions
- 64x64x67 mm
- Payload mass
- 148 g
- Payload power available
- 430 mW
- Battery
- 700 mAh
- Solar arrays
- 4x123 mW + 4 deployable side panels x3x123 mW cells
- Data rate
- Up to 25 kbit/s
- Modulation
- GMSK and LoRa
- Camera
- 5 MP JPEG
- Deployment
- AlbaPod2-compatible
- Lead time
- 90 days
About
The GEN-1P Reentry Capsule is a pico space capsule specifically designed for microgravity research and payload recovery. It successfully completed its demo mission on May 31, 2026, returning biological samples, flight data, and onboard footage for post-flight analysis. The capsule is part of a Rideshare Program offering access to space for microgravity research, with options for passive (€6K/sample) or active (€12K/sample) infrared sensor missions, lasting up to 9 months. This program includes 2026–2027 test flights and reflight insurance. The GEN-1 reentry capsules are compatible with PocketQube satellite buses and include a selected separation mechanism and interfaces for both PQ60 and PC/104 boards. The GEN-1p is a PocketQube-class host satellite for these capsules. Another related product, MAYASAT-1, is a biological incubator that reached SSO with biological payloads, carrying hundreds of samples aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission. The company is also expanding its ground segment capacity for 2026 GEN Space Capsule Missions.
Documentation
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