The United States Space Force has tasked Gravitics with developing what aerospace engineers call an orbital aircraft carrier – a 60 cubic meter spacecraft designed to park satellites in orbit for tactical deployment. The contract, worth up to $60 million through the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program, combines government funds, SBIR funds, and private investment to create what industry insiders are calling a pre-positioned satellite launch platform. The spacecraft specs show an unpressurized cylindrical module with a 5,000-10,000 kilogram launch mass. Wrapped in solar panels, this cargo bay will store multiple satellites that can be deployed based on tactical needs. … Continue reading Space Force Beats 27-Hour Record: $60M Orbital Platform Deploys Satellites Instantly