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Gravitics to Test $30M Orbital Carrier for Space Force

4/14/2026

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Gravitics, a space systems company, plans to test an orbital carrier for the U.S. Space Force capable of hosting up to six maneuverable vehicles, enabling rapid deployment without ground launches.
The $30 million STRATFI agreement funds Gravitics' Medusa system and Viper OTX tugs, with the first mission planned for 2027.
Gravitics envisions using the carrier for logistics and sensor hosting and Pentagon initiatives such as Golden Dome for missile defense.

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Story summary

Gravitics, a space systems company, plans to test an orbital carrier for the U.S. Space Force capable of hosting up to six maneuverable vehicles, enabling rapid deployment without ground launches.
The $30 million STRATFI agreement funds Gravitics' Medusa system and Viper OTX tugs, with the first mission planned for 2027.
Gravitics envisions using the carrier for logistics and sensor hosting and Pentagon initiatives such as Golden Dome for missile defense.