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Gravitics Secures $60 Million Space Force Contract for Orbital Satellite Deployment Platform

The Orbital Carrier will enable rapid satellite deployment from orbit, advancing U.S. space defense capabilities and addressing emerging threats.

Orbital Carrier
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Orbital Carrier

Overview

  • Gravitics has been awarded a $60 million Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop the Orbital Carrier, a platform for tactically responsive space operations.
  • The Orbital Carrier will house multiple satellites in an unpressurized module, shielding them from harsh space conditions and concealing them from adversaries until deployment.
  • This initiative is part of the Space Force's Tactically Responsive Space program, aiming to enhance rapid-response capabilities and achieve operational readiness by 2026.
  • The project reflects growing concerns about space-based threats from nations like Russia and China, which are developing advanced anti-satellite technologies.
  • Gravitics is leveraging its expertise in commercial space station modules to develop the Orbital Carrier, with funding co-supported by private investment under the STRATFI program.