The orbital aircraft carrier project led by the American company Gravitics marks a strategic shift in the race for space supremacy. Backed by a STRATFI contract worth up to $60 million, awarded by the US Space Force through its innovation office SpaceWERX, the program aims to demonstrate by 2026 the ability to pre-position and rapidly deploy satellites directly from Earth's orbit. Described as the space equivalent of a naval aircraft carrier, this technology is intended to transform orbital operations by providing armed forces with rapid and autonomous tactical response capabilities. Read more.
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| The first, smaller-scale version is expected to launch as early as next year, followed by a more ambitious iteration with an internal volume of 60 cubic meters and a launch mass ranging between 5,000 and 10,000 kg (Picture source: Gravitics) |