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ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle

220 kg-class reentry satellite (ELS-R series) for microgravity research and commercial cargo return.

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Manufacturer
ElevationSpace
Form factor
space
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle, a space by ElevationSpace (prototype). 1 source back the record.

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Overview

220 kg-class reentry satellite (ELS-R series) for microgravity research and commercial cargo return. First model Aoba is Japan's first private reentry satellite, launching late 2026.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Data & sources

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://payloadspace.com/elevationspace-closes-40m-series-b/

Common questions

What is ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle?
220 kg-class reentry satellite (ELS-R series) for microgravity research and commercial cargo return. First model Aoba is Japan's first private reentry satellite, launching late 2026.
How much does ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle cost?
ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle from ElevationSpace. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle actually deployed in the real world?
ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle?
ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle is made by ElevationSpace, based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Can you buy ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle?
ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.
How does ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle compare to Chang'e Lander?
ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
What is ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle's maturity stage?
ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle deployed?
No verified deployments of ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle safe?
ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-08

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-08

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: space

Sources by quality tier

1
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle.