# ELS-R1000 Reentry Vehicle: ElevationSpace space robot

Canonical ID: `ed3ca291-4702-4881-b464-a6cd7c67bcdd`

- **Slug:** elevationspace-els-r1000
- **Form factor:** space ([Space](/space))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## 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.


## Sources (1)

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

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