Orbital Aircraft Carrier Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: United States
Source: Energy Reporters
The United States, through a collaboration between the startup Gravitics and the U.S. Space Force, is developing an orbital aircraft carrier. This $60 million project aims to transform satellite deployment by enabling direct satellite launches from Earth's orbit, bypassing conventional rocket launches. The carrier will house multiple satellites in an unpressurized environment to protect them from
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Telecommunications, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Energy Reporters
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The United States, through a collaboration between the startup Gravitics and the U.S. Space Force, is developing an orbital aircraft carrier. This $60 million project aims to transform satellite deployment by enabling direct satellite launches from Earth's orbit, bypassing conventional rocket launches. The carrier will house multiple satellites in an unpressurized environment to protect them from space conditions and enhance space security and superiority. |
Original sector | Military Technology |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | Energy Reporters |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Telecommunications, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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