PTC's Onshape Selected by Reditus Space to Accelerate Development of Reusable Orbital Reentry Capsule
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) has announced that Reditus Space, a leader in scalable microgravity access solutions, will utilize PTC's cloud-native Onshape computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform. This collaboration aims to expedite the development of the ENOS Mk1, the fastest-ever produced orbital reentry capsule, set to launch in July 2026.
Transition to ITAR-Compliant Collaboration
Reditus Space's innovative approach has evolved since they were introduced to PTC through the Onshape Startup Program. Utilizing Onshape, they transitioned from early concepts to flight-ready designs with remarkable speed. As they prepare for their inaugural orbital mission, Reditus shifted to Onshape Government, ensuring compliance with ITAR and EAR requirements while maintaining their rapid development pace.
The ENOS Mk1 mission will deploy a reusable spacecraft into low Earth orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare, host commercial payloads, and safely return to Earth after approximately eight weeks in orbit.
Benefits of Using Onshape
Will Sherman, CTO and Co-Founder of Reditus Space, emphasizes the advantages of the Onshape platform: "Onshape lets us move fast. From our first day in the Startup Program, we had full access to professional-grade CAD and PDM tools without the friction of license management or IT overhead, allowing our teams to scale confidently with the compliance and control we needed."
David Katzman, EVP and General Manager of Onshape and Arena at PTC, notes the transformative impact of this collaboration on aerospace manufacturing: "Reditus Space is revolutionizing how aerospace teams manage orbital logistics and manufacturing. Their ability to evolve from concept to launch-ready hardware quickly showcases the strategic advantage of cloud-native tools."
The Importance of Cloud-Native Platforms in Aerospace
As the demand for innovation within the aerospace and defense sectors intensifies, platforms like Onshape are crucial. By providing real-time collaboration on design and data, Onshape allows both emerging companies and established defense contractors to operate with enhanced speed and confidence.
With Onshape and its comprehensive portfolio, PTC is committed to delivering on its vision for the Intelligent Product Lifecycle. A robust product data foundation empowers organizations like Reditus to integrate AI-driven transformations, improving product quality, market delivery times, and compliance with regulatory standards.
About Reditus Space and PTC
Founded with the vision of creating the world's first reusable satellites, Reditus Space operates from Atlanta, GA, focusing on developing full-scale orbital reentry systems for microgravity research and defense. Meanwhile, PTC is a globally recognized software innovator headquartered in Boston, supporting more than 30,000 customers with over 7,000 employees worldwide.
Learn More
To discover more about Onshape, visit their official website at onshape.com. For more information about PTC, check ptc.com.