{"id":2072,"date":"2026-01-28T10:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/uarx-space-signs-contract-with-atmos-space-cargo-for-phoenix-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:12:20","slug":"uarx-space-signs-contract-with-atmos-space-cargo-for-phoenix-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/uarx-space-signs-contract-with-atmos-space-cargo-for-phoenix-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UARX Space Signs Contract with ATMOS Space Cargo for PHOENIX 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1769581144581_639051779514010414.webp\" width=\"712\" height=\"382\" alt=\"UARX Space Signs Contract with ATMOS Space Cargo for PHOENIX 2\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1769581144581_639051779514010414.webp\" style=\"opacity: 1.54212e-05;\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1769581144581_639051779514010414.webp\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"382\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>UARX Space<\/strong>, a European leader in satellite deployment&nbsp;and in-space transportation systems, announced the signing of a contract with <strong>ATMOS Space Cargo(ATMOS)<\/strong>, a European space logistics company developing reusable return systems.<\/p>\n<p>Under the agreement, UARX Space will supply its SAU&amp;RON 24-inch separation system for ATMOS\u2019 PHOENIX 2 orbital transfer and return vehicle (OTRV). UARX will also provide technical support during the vehicle\u2019s integration campaign ahead of its upcoming free-flyer mission in <strong>Low Earth Orbit (LEO)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cReliable and predictable separation is a prerequisite for any controlled re-entry mission,\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>said <strong>Dr. Christian Grimm<\/strong>, Lead Systems Engineer and Co-Founder at ATMOS Space Cargo. \u201cAs part of our system-level trade-off process for PHOENIX 2, <strong>SAU&amp;RON<\/strong> met the performance and interface requirements defined for this mission architecture. The agreement with UARX supports our objective of reducing technical risk ahead of re-entry operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What are Satellite Deployers?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>PHOENIX 2 is a reusable orbital transfer and return vehicle (OTRV) developed as part of ATMOS Space Cargo\u2019s end-to-end space logistics architecture, combining orbital payload operations in Low Earth Orbit with controlled de-orbit, atmospheric re-entry, and recovery. The launch of PHOENIX 2 is scheduled for the second half of 2026.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cATMOS is redefining what is possible with its PHOENIX family of reusable re-entry vehicles, and we are proud to support such an ambitious program through this new contract,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Dr. Andr\u00e9s Villa Granata<\/strong>, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at UARX Space. <em>\u201cWith our top-tier separation systems and extensive flight heritage in deploying payloads to orbit, we are committed to providing ATMOS with the most reliable separation solution available on the market.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>UARX Space has developed <strong>SAU&amp;RON<\/strong>, a family of spacecraft separation systems designed under the most demanding industry standards. Backed by significant flight heritage, SAU&amp;RON is already cataloged and qualified for use on most of the world\u2019s leading launch vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the mission, ATMOS Space Cargo will conduct launch integration, orbital operations, telemetry and command, autonomous de-orbit, atmospheric re-entry, and recovery operations in a designated area near Santa Maria Island in the Azores, Portugal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UARX Space, a European leader in satellite deployment&nbsp;and in-space transportation systems, announced the signing of a contract with ATMOS Space Cargo(ATMOS), a European space logistics company developing reusable return systems. Under the agreement, UARX Space will supply its SAU&amp;RON 24-inch separation system for ATMOS\u2019 PHOENIX 2 orbital transfer and return vehicle (OTRV). 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