Gravitics
Orbital Carrier of Gravitics, artistic concept
It is not exactly the Helicorier that Avengers use in Marvel’s cinematic universe-but once again reality approaches fiction.
The US Aerospace Startup received a $ 60 million contract from the US space force to develop the Orbital Carrierone “Orbital aircraft carrier” capable of launching satellites from the orbit of the earth.
According to, such a spacecraft could give the military a much faster form of Answer the threats national security in orbit, compared to the sending a satellite in a rocket to the space.
Although there are many doubts about the exact capabilities of this ship – which is not surprising, given the sensitive nature of the plans – is another sign that the US armed forces are trying to reinforce their presence in orbit, which shows a “space weaponry”In progress.
According to Gravitics employees cited by ARS Technica, the aircraft carrier will provide space not pressurized to lodge one or more satelliteswhich can be placed in orbit when necessary. The goal is to isolate them of the hostile space environment, saving batteries and other sensitive electronic components.
The new orbital aircraft carrier may also Help hide satellites of enemy detection mechanisms.
“O Orbital Carrier Changes the rules of the gameacting as a pre-posted launch platform in space, ”said the CEO Colin Doughannot disclosed by the company.
The concept of a “space avião carrier” goes beyond the restrictions imposed by traditional satellite launches, allowing space vehicle operators quickly select a launch orbit On request, Doughan note.
“Our vision is that of spatial superiority“Doughan explains to Ars Technica.“ We think this view is very compatible with both a product line of the Defense Department as with a business line“.
In addition to being charged with developing the new Space Force orbital carrier, Gravitics is also working with Axiom Space space startup in creating one for a future private space station
