In a news release, Gravitics referred to the carrier as a "pre-positioned launch pad in space" that would negate the need in some cases to launch spacecraft or satellites from the ground.

The Orbital Carrier provides defense against space attacks from China and Russia A development launch could be ready by 2026 The vehicle is reportedly designed to hold more than 22K pounds of ...

In recent years, the US military has made much of a concept known as tactically responsive launch. This essentially ... for a concept called an orbital carrier. "In many ways it's kind of like ...

"The Orbital Carrier is a game-changer, acting as a pre-positioned launch pad in space. It bypasses traditional launch constraints, enabling space vehicle operators to rapidly select a deployment ...