About
Atmos Space
Cargo
ATMOS Space Cargo is a European space company developing and operating space logistics and return capabilities as critical infrastructure. We focus on enabling controlled, repeatable access to orbit and secure return to Earth – turning spaceflight from one-off missions into dependable operations.
Our work sits at the intersection of spacecraft engineering, mission operations, and responsible infrastructure development.
End-to-End
Mission Operations
ATMOS operates the full mission lifecycle, combining spacecraft, logistics, mission control, and recovery into a single accountable operational framework.
Scalable Earth-to-Space-to-Earth Logistics – Tailored For:
From Emerging Demand to Strategic Infrastructure
Space is growing across multiple industries. An economy of this scale demands cost-effective and sustainable 2-way logistics.
As space activity expands across science, industry, and security domains, reliable two-way logistics become a defining enabler of scale, resilience, and autonomy.
Source: McKinsey 2024
An Operational European Footprint
7
LAUNCHES PLANNED
FOR 2026 – 2028
70+
EMPLOYEES
2
EUROPEAN LOCATIONS
Germany – France
17+
Nationalities
Jobs & Career
Help Build Europe’s Space Infrastructure
ATMOS brings together engineers, operators, and specialists from all over the world. Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands-on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Building spacecraft requires commitment, and a shared sense of mission beyond fixed roles or hours. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters.
Jobs & Career
Help Build Europe’s Space Infrastructure
ATMOS brings together engineers, operators, and specialists from all over the world. Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands-on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Building spacecraft requires commitment, and a shared sense of mission beyond fixed roles or hours. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters.
THE TEAM BEHIND
the capability
ATMOS is built by engineers, operators, and specialists with experience across aerospace engineering, systems development, and mission operations.
Co-Founder
Sebastian Klaus
Co-Founder
Marta Oliveira
Chief Operations Officer
Marta is an aerospace engineer with experience spanning across physics, mission design and operations. She has been involved in various projects led by space agencies, starting as an intern at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, later joining the European Space Agency (ESA) and the French Space Agency (CNES).
In Kourou, at the European Spaceport, she was a launcher safety engineer (ISLA) for Ariane 5 launch campaigns. In 2020, she was selected by Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in the areas of Manufacturing and Industry. She holds a double MSc degree in Aerospace Engineering and Space Studies (Instituto Superior Técnico/International Space University).
Co-Founder
Jeffrey Hendrikse
Chief Technical Officer
Jeffrey brings over 24 years of experience in European and international space missions. Prior to ATMOS, he worked at Airbus Defence & Space on major programs for ESA, EUMETSAT, DLR, and JAXA, including ISS resupply, space telescopes, planetary exploration, and satellite systems. With a background in Applied Physics, human spaceflight, exploration, and end-to-end system development. Jeff oversees the technical design and R&D operations of ATMOS’s re-entry systems.
Co-Founder
DR.–ING. CHRISTIAN GRIMM
Chief Engineering Officer
With over 14 years of experience in aerospace engineering, Chris has worked across mission design, development, and manufacturing. He previously served as a test engineer and researcher at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Bremen, where he was also deputy head of the Department of Landing and Exploration Technologies, contributing to missions to the Moon, Mars, and asteroids, as well as reusable launcher projects. He holds a PhD in Production Engineering and a double MSc in Space Science and Technology and in Astronautics and Space Engineering. Chris leads ATMOS’s technical teams through the development, production and launch readiness of the PHOENIX Return Systems.
LORI GARVER
Advisor
Lori Garver served as Deputy Administrator of NASA (2009–2013) and is a leading advocate for public-private partnerships in space. She spearheaded NASA’s Commercial Cargo and Crew programs that enabled the U.S. private spaceflight industry and now advises start-ups advancing sustainable and accessible space infrastructure.
Fabrice Testa
Advisor
Fabrice Testa is entrepreneur, business angel and economic mentor to Sebastian Klaus. His references include Harvard University, MIT, Singularity University and extensive experience in founding, growing and mentoring technology startups. Currently, he is Co-Founder and CFO at Maana Electric, Senator in the World Business Angels Investment Forum, representing Luxembourg, as well as Space Chairman in the European Business Angel Network.
Dr. Georg Herdrich
Advisor
Dr. Georg Herdrich is Head Atmospheric Entry Technology and Electric Propulsion at the Institute of Space Systems (IRS), University of Stuttgart as well as Deputy Head Department of Space Transportation. His experience in atmospheric re-entry includes X-38, Hayabusa, STARDUST, SHEFEX 2 as well as numerous research and development projects. Dr. Herdrich is also working as a national expert for the United Nations Committee of the Peaceful Use of Outer Space.
ATMOS is built by engineers and specialists from 17 nationalities, working across our facilities in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We operate in a collegial, hands-on culture defined by ownership, continuous learning, and shared responsibility — reflecting the commitment required to build spacecraft and enable access to space.
Get in Touch
Reach out to us if you are interested in flying your payload to LEO with us and would like to get a quote and time estimate. Our capsule allows the highest flexibility in terms of time in orbit – just right for your needs.