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ELS-R1
TBD
NET DECEMBER 2027
ISAR AEROSPACE
Launch
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NET December 2027
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NET December 2027
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ELS-R1 is the first free-flying/returnable experiment hosting spacecraft developed by the Japanese company ElevationSpace. The ELS-R platform is an uncrewed service that enables research, development, and manufacturing in space, followed by the return of results and materials to Earth. Compared to traditional methods that rely on crewed facilities such as the International Space Station (ISS), ELS-R offers greater flexibility, fewer operational constraints, and less stringent safety reviews, making it possible to access space more frequently and efficiently.
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| No. | Mission | Date | Rocket | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1 x Pelican satellite | 31 Dec 2026 | Spectrum | TBD |
| 02 | ΣYNDEO-3 | 31 Dec 2026 | Spectrum | TBD |
| 03 | Cassini | 31 Dec 2026 | Spectrum | TBD |
| 04 | AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3) | 31 Dec 2026 | Spectrum | TBD |
| 05 | Tom & Jerry | 30 Jun 2027 | Spectrum | TBD |
| 06 | AOS-Demo & Precursor | 31 Dec 2028 | Spectrum | TBD |
| 07 | ELSA-M | 31 Dec 2028 | Spectrum | TBD |
| 08 | Onward and Upward | 05 Sept 2026 | Spectrum | Success |
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