Nyx (spacecraft)

Nyx is a reusable spacecraft under development by the European company The Exploration Company (TEC) with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) for cargo (and potentially crewed) missions to low Earth orbit and beyond. It is designed to provide independent European access to space logistics services, including resupply of space stations. The first launch of Nyx is expected in 2028. Nyx is a modular space capsule concept intended to transport cargo to and from orbital destinations such as the International Space Station and future commercial space stations. The spacecraft is designed with reusability in mind, aiming to reduce mission costs and increase launch flexibility. The spacecraft is expected to be compatible with multiple launch vehicles and is part of broader European efforts to strengthen autonomy in space transportation systems. Nyx features a pressurised capsule and a service module. The capsule is capable of carrying several tonnes of cargo and includes avionics, propulsion, thermal protection systems, and parachutes designed for atmospheric re-entry and recovery. The service module provides further propulsion and maneuvering capabilities. The Nyx program is led by The Exploration Company, a European aerospace startup founded in 2021.