MICROGRAVITY RESEARCH RIDESHARE

MICROGRAVITY RESEARCH RIDESHARE

STARTING AT €6K

From €6K for a 1 g passive sample to SSO (9-month mission); €12K for active microgravity research (IR sensing). Suborbital options also available for short missions.

LAUNCH RATE

Thanks to the compact size of GEN reentry capsules, we can launch several times a year, with quarterly launches scheduled, starting with four flights in 2026.

INSURANCE

In case of complete mission failure, no research, telemetry data, or sample recovery, your payload will be flown on the next available launch at no extra cost.

BOOK YOUR RIDE ONLINE

Reserve your payload slot online with all necessary information: sample setup, service specifications, and licensing (including biological sample export documents and certificates, if needed, e.g., from Europe to the US). Payloads are stored at 4°C until launch, integrated around L‑30, and must arrive by L‑60. Last-minute integration is available for a fee for ultra-sensitive payloads.

See the Microgravity Research Rideshare Services Brochure and Specifications for complete details.

BOOK YOUR RIDE ONLINE

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Reserve your payload slot online with all necessary information: sample setup, service specifications, and licensing (including biological sample export documents and certificates, if needed, e.g., from Europe to the US). Payloads are stored at 4°C until launch, integrated around L‑30, and must arrive by L‑60. Last-minute integration is available for a fee for ultra-sensitive payloads.

See the Microgravity Research Rideshare Services Brochure and Specifications for complete details.

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ACTIVE RESEARCH

ACTIVE RESEARCH

Book your ride on a GEN spacecraft. Samples are placed on the Research Payload. You can also test your own 4.5 × 4.5 cm lab-on-chip payload (max 1 cm height). Power bus: 3.3 V

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  • PAYLOAD AVAILABLE: Infrared sensors (10-bit)
  • SAMPLE TYPE: Biology, materials
  • RESEARCH TYPE: Active (with IR data, telemetry, and sample retrieval) 
  • SAMPLE HOSTING CAPACITY: 5 × 5 = 25-cell payload (4 mm diameter per cell, 2 mm height)
  • COMPARTMENT: Pressurized
  • NEXT LAUNCHES: Q2 and Q4 2026. 2027
  • Altitude: 270 km, 510 km

PASSIVE PAYLOAD

  • GEN DIAMETER: 5.9 cm
  • PAYLOAD VOLUME:  40.5 cm³
  • PAYLOAD POWER AVAILABLE: up to 430 mW
  • BATTERY: 500 mAh
  • ANTENNA DEPLOYABLE: GPS
  • RECOVERY: Parachute
  • INTERFACES: Data and power to PQ60 or PC/104
  • SEPARATION: Burn wire
  • NEXT LAUNCHES: Q2 and Q4 2026. 2027
  • Altitude: 270 km, 510 km
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MISSION & ROADMAP

GROUND SEGMENT SUPPORT

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GROUND SEGMENT SUPPORT

Both active and passive research include integration services, and full ground-segment support for the entire mission.

  • Primary Ground Station: Based in Croatia

  • New Backup Site: Partnering with the Radio Club of BME (Budapest University of Technology and Economics)

  • Improved Redundancy: Enhanced coverage and communication reliability

  • Two-Way Communication: Enables not just data reception, but also sending commands to host satellites

  • Better Control: Real-time mission responsiveness and stronger operational continuity

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SEND YOUR REQUEST.

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Submit your request below to fly your research on a GEN spacecraft. Our team will review your request and, if approved, contact you to discuss details and provide all necessary contracting documents, including the NDA, Rideshare Services Agreement, and ICD.

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Submissions Closed
The campaign is now closed
Submissions for the Send Your Name to Space campaign closed on April 30th at midnight CEST.

Thank you for your interest. Winners will be contacted by email and announced on our website.