Sample and component recovery
Logistics challenge
Cargo must retain identity and conditions during return vehicle handover, recovery and laboratory delivery.
Example cargo
Experiment results, samples and components for post-mission analysis.
Indicative SLX BOX selection
MICRO for samples and components; STANDARD for consolidated sets. Selection considers the approved return vehicle space.
Environment and integration
Return loads, recovery time, contamination risk and storage requirements.
ILS workflow
Recovery plan → return manifest → vehicle handover → operator recovery → ground transport → laboratory acceptance.
Role of SLX CONTROL
Chain of custody, experiment association, recovery events and opening records.
Limitations and qualification
SLX BOX is neither a return capsule nor a heat shield. An independently approved vehicle and recovery plan are required.
Indicative selection: external dimensions are known. Internal geometry, tare, payload capacity and fixtures require documentation and qualification.
