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Nexus

spaceresearchby Katalyst Space Technologies

Modular satellite interface system prototype by Katalyst Space Technologies, enabling rapid integration and deployment of hosted payloads and sensors on…

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Manufacturer
Katalyst Space Technologies
Form factor
space
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Website
katalystspace.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Nexus, a space by Katalyst Space Technologies (research). 1 source back the record.

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Key facts

Servicing and docking (company-stated)

Can maneuver, change orbits, dock with other satellites and perform robotic servicing.

Split Stewart Platform (company-stated)

A patented robotic arm to grapple structures, including satellites not designed for docking.

Delta-V and payload (company-stated)

Solar arrays and avionics intended to give enough delta-V for LEO to the Moon and back without refueling; two payload bays.

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Nexus. 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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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

  • Record createdJul 27, 2026

    Added to the verified registry

  • Incident recordedJul 26, 2026

    Katalyst Space LINK spacecraft tumbling out of control after reaction wheel failures...

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Safety record

1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Jul 2026.

serious
1

Most recent: Jul 2026

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Incidents affecting Nexus (1)

Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (1)

  1. https://katalystspace.com

Mentioned on (1)

Registry pages whose text names Nexus.

Common questions

What is Nexus?
Modular satellite interface system prototype by Katalyst Space Technologies, enabling rapid integration and deployment of hosted payloads and sensors on satellite buses
How much does Nexus cost?
Nexus's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Nexus from Katalyst Space Technologies. 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 Nexus actually deployed in the real world?
Nexus is at the research 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 Nexus?
Nexus is made by Katalyst Space Technologies, based in Flagstaff, AZ, USA.
Can you buy Nexus?
Nexus is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Nexus?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Nexus include Chang'e Lander, Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle, ION, Mira.
How does Nexus compare to Chang'e Lander?
Nexus and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Nexus has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Nexus a top space?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Nexus ranks in roughly the top 2% of space models tracked by the registry.
What is Nexus's maturity stage?
Nexus is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is Nexus deployed?
No verified deployments of Nexus 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 Nexus safe?
Nexus has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Jul 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-10

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-10

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

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 Nexus.