Gravitics, Inc. - Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name, Mission of the Company
Gravitics, Inc.
Mission: Gravitics is dedicated to manufacturing platforms that support commercial, civil, and defense applications in space, enabling a new era in human and robotic utilization of low-Earth orbit and beyond.
Foundation and Founders
Founded: 2021
Founder Information: No information is available
Key People
- Colin Doughan - CEO & Board Director
- Sundeep Kumar - CFO & Board Director
- Scott Macklin - CTO
- Michael DeRosa - CMO
- Gary Hudson - Chief Architect
- Jiral Shah - VP of Business Development
- Dr. Bill Tandy - Engineering
- Dr. Mark Miner - Engineering
- Anita Martino - Human Resources
- Alykhan Sunderji - Legal
Headquarters
Location: No information is available
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue of the Company
No information is available
Company Recognition
Gravitics is known for designing and manufacturing large space structures, including pressurized space station modules and enabling scalability in space infrastructure.
Products
StarMax
Description: StarMax is Gravitics’ flagship space platform with the largest interior volume of any standalone spacecraft.
- Key Features:
- 400 m³ Internal Volume
- Infinitely Configurable with Internal and External Mounting Points
- Highest Safety Factor of Any Human Rated Spacecraft
- Rigid Body Allows Setup and Testing Before Launch
Components & Subsystems
Space Batteries
- Key Features:
- Enable Flexible and Demanding Client Load Profiles
- High-Power and Long-Life Applications
- Can support high-current payloads as either the main battery or a distributed node
Propellant Tanks
- Key Features:
- Modular, Scalable, Customizable
- Accommodates a range of fuel mixtures and vehicle mass requirements
- Comprehensive testing exceeds NASA standards, ensuring safe, long-term operation in orbit
Thrusters
- Key Features:
- Provides high thrust for extended orbit change maneuvers
- Precision pulsing for attitude control, proximity operations, and docking
- Powered by non-toxic gaseous propellants, simplifying operations both on the ground and in orbit
Recent Developments
New Projects and Agreements
July 9, 2024
- Project: Building Space Infrastructure for Commercial Space Station
- Details: Gravitics secured a $125-million contract by Axiom Space to provide a pressurized spacecraft to support Axiom Station operations.
June 18, 2024
- Agreement: Space Act Agreement with NASA
- Focus: Engineering consultation to develop verification and validation approaches for large orbital spacecraft.
April 25, 2024
- Contract: Awarded by the U.S. Space Force
- Focus: Tactically Responsive Space Development
Additional Developments
January 24, 2024
- Development: Introducing an 8-meter module capable of housing 54 humans.
October 25, 2023
- Event: Hosted a Space Station Panel at ASCEND 2023.
August 2, 2023
- Conference: Joined discussions on the future at ISS R&D Conference.
July 5, 2023
- Session: Hosted NASA Administrator Nelson and Senator Cantwell at Washington Space Summit.
March 16, 2023
- Milestone: Successful first pressure test of the StarMax prototype.
December 13, 2022
- Selection: Chose mPower Technology as solar module supplier for StarMax.
November 16, 2022
- Funding: Raised $20M to build next-generation space station modules.
Conclusion
Gravitics is positioning itself as a forefront player in space infrastructure development, with a strong product lineup and strategic partnerships. They are focused on innovating and expanding their presence in commercial, civil, and defense sectors of space.