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Lichtenau, Germany

ATMOS Space Cargo

Develops PHOENIX orbital transport and re-entry vehicles for payload return, with an ATMOS WORKS unit serving government and defence customers.

Italy at night, seen from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA, Public domain (PD-USGov-NASA-AP).

Latest round€25.7MSeries A, Apr 2026
Total raisedUndisclosedNot disclosed

Round details

Series A, €25.7M, Apr 2026.

Why it matters

Launched ATMOS WORKS for secure return of sensitive hardware and data; funding supports a three-vehicle PHOENIX 2 fleet.

Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026

ATMOS Space Cargo: key questions

What does ATMOS Space Cargo do?

Develops PHOENIX orbital transport and re-entry vehicles for payload return, with an ATMOS WORKS unit serving government and defence customers.

Where is ATMOS Space Cargo based?

ATMOS Space Cargo is headquartered in Lichtenau, Germany.

How much funding has ATMOS Space Cargo raised?

A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series A, €25.7M, Apr 2026.

Who are ATMOS Space Cargo's investors?

Notable investors include Balnord, Expansion, Keen Defence and Security.

Sources

  1. tech.eu/2026/04/22/atmos-space-cargo-secures-eur257-million-to-expand-europes-sovereign-re
  2. atmos-space-cargo.com/

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