Reditus accelerates route to orbit with cloud tech

A space sector innovator is aiming for lift-off faster by embracing cloud-based design technology to streamline development.

Reditus Space has selected PTC’s Onshape platform to support the development of its reusable orbital re-entry capsules, helping the company to move quickly from early-stage concepts to flight-ready designs.

The US-based manufacturer is preparing for its first full orbital mission with ENOS Mk1, which is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission.

Designed to deploy into low Earth orbit, the capsule will host commercial payloads for around eight weeks before returning safely for recovery and reuse.

To support this, Reditus has transitioned to Onshape Government, enabling compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations without compromising development speed.

PTC’s cloud-native Onshape platform combines computer-aided design and product data management in a single environment, allowing teams to collaborate in real time while meeting strict security and mission-readiness requirements.

Will Sherman, chief technology officer and co-founder of Reditus Space, said: “Onshape lets us move fast.

“From our first day in the Startup Programme, we had full access to professional-grade CAD and PDM tools without the friction of license management or IT overhead, so our teams could scale confidently with the compliance and control we needed.”

The move reflects a wider shift across the aerospace and defence sectors, where demand for faster innovation and secure digital workflows is driving increased adoption of cloud-native engineering platforms.

David Katzman, executive vice president and general manager of Onshape and Arena at PTC, added: “Reditus Space is transforming how aerospace teams approach orbital logistics and manufacturing.

“Its ability to go from concept to launch-ready hardware with exceptional speed reflects the strategic advantage of cloud-native tools. 

“With Onshape, it has gained the flexibility to collaborate securely, iterate rapidly, and meet regulatory standards, all within a single platform built for the pace of modern aerospace innovation.”

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