Gravitics
Gravitics is a Seattle-based space infrastructure manufacturer building large 4-meter-form-factor space structures — StarMax station modules, orbital carriers, and cargo/transfer vehicles — for commercial space station operators like Axiom Space and U.S. defense agencies including Space Force and the Missile Defense Agency.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersSeattle, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gravitics does
Gravitics, Inc. is a Seattle-based private aerospace manufacturer founded in 2022 that designs and builds large space infrastructure on a shared 4-meter diameter form factor. Its product family spans the StarMax™ space station module (up to 400 cubic meters of habitable volume, planned for 2026 delivery to Axiom Station), the Diamondback and Medusa orbital carriers for on-demand spacecraft deployment (NET 2027 and 2028), the Viper OTX orbital transfer vehicle (2H 2028), and a cargo and logistics spacecraft (2028). The company has validated the StarMax hull through pressure testing to 26.6 PSIG exceeding ISS burst-test levels and holds a NASA Space Act Agreement covering verification and validation of 6-8 meter orbital structures.
Gravitics serves two primary end markets. On the commercial side, it sells pressurized station modules and orbital infrastructure to operators building commercial LEO destinations, anchored by a $125M contract with Axiom Space. On the defense side, it has been selected by U.S. Space Force SpaceWERX for two STRATFI awards totaling up to $120M for Orbital Carrier demonstrations, an SBIR Direct-to-Phase II for tactically responsive space, and a position on the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ under the $151B Golden Dome for America ceiling. The business model is direct enterprise sales of custom-built space hardware through multi-year contracts, supplemented by a small consumer merchandise e-commerce storefront. The company was founded by Colin Doughan (CEO), Michael DeRosa (CMO), and Gary Hudson (Chief Architect), with a team of roughly 40 employees plus contractors operating from a 42,000 sq ft facility in Marysville, WA, and is pursuing a public listing via a reverse merger with NIMU targeted to close by June 30, 2026.
Gravitics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gravitics
- Legal name
- Gravitics, Inc.
- Website
- https://gravitics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Gravitics is a Seattle-based space infrastructure manufacturer building large 4-meter-form-factor space structures — StarMax station modules, orbital carriers, and cargo/transfer vehicles — for commercial space station operators like Axiom Space and U.S. defense agencies including Space Force and the Missile Defense Agency.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gravitics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Space Infrastructure Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)
- SIC
- Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Space Logistics & In-Orbit Servicing (Refueling, Tug, Debris Removal) (IMABACAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB), Military Space Systems (Defense Spacecraft) (IMABACAC)
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Where Gravitics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seattle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Gravitics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Space Station Module Sales: Gravitics designs and manufactures pressurized spacecraft modules for commercial space station operators like Axiom Space. Revenue generated through large contracts for space station hardware delivery, with $125M contract awarded by Axiom Space.
- Government Defense Contracts: Gravitics receives government funding through STRATFI agreements combining Space Force funds, SBIR funds, and private investment. $60M STRATFI for orbital carrier demonstration. Additional $1.7M SBIR Direct-to-Phase II for tactically responsive space development.
- Orbital Carrier Services: Pre-positioning of spacecraft and on-demand deployment services for military, civil, and commercial applications. Revenue from both government and commercial customers for orbital infrastructure services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Enterprise Contracts |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | E-commerce Merchandise |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Gravitics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gravitics designs and manufactures large space infrastructure built on a shared 4-meter diameter form factor, producing StarMax pressurized space station modules (3–8 meter configurations, up to 400 cubic meters habitable volume), Diamondback and Medusa orbital carriers for tactically responsive space and missile defense missions, the Viper OTX orbital transfer vehicle for high-energy orbit delivery, and cargo & logistics spacecraft for orbital warehousing and last-mile delivery. Products are sold via direct enterprise contracts to U.S. defense agencies and commercial space station operators such as Axiom Space, SpaceX/ULA/Blue Origin-compatible launch interfaces, and a small direct-to-consumer merchandise storefront.
Product overview
Gravitics is a space infrastructure company developing a modular portfolio of large space structures built on a common 4-meter diameter form factor. The product family includes Orbital Carriers (Diamondback and Medusa) for tactically responsive space operations and satellite deployment; the Viper OTX orbital transfer vehicle for high-energy orbit delivery; StarMax™ space station modules in 3m to 8m diameter configurations for commercial space stations; and Cargo & Logistics spacecraft for orbital delivery and warehousing services. All products share components, tooling, operations, procedures, and testing to reduce costs and time to market.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- StarMax: Flexible-use space station module providing up to 400 cubic meters of usable habitable volume, compatible with next-generation launch vehicles including SpaceX Starship, ULA Vulcan, and Blue Origin New Glenn.
- Diamondback
- Medusa
- Viper OTX (Orbital Transfer Express)
Products and services
- StarMax Space Station Module A flexible-use pressurized space station module available in 4-meter, 6-meter, and 8-meter diameter configurations providing up to 400 cubic meters of usable habitable volume — nearly half the volume of the International Space Station in a single module. Compatible with SpaceX Starship, ULA Vulcan, and Blue Origin New Glenn launch vehicles. Designed for commercial space station operators and government customers, with planned delivery in 2026.
- Diamondback Orbital Carrier Small orbital carrier designed as a space-based staging platform capable of housing, protecting, and deploying payloads on relatively short notice, providing radiation shielding and thermal protection so payloads remain dormant yet mission-ready. Supports 1 viper plus payload, multiple interceptors, or 5–12 m³ flex volume. Compatible with small to medium lift launch vehicles; first flight target NET 2027.
- Medusa Orbital Carrier Orbital carrier with the ability to quickly configure mission vehicles for specific tasks ahead of on-demand deployment, capable of carrying 6 vipers plus payloads. Compatible with medium to heavy lift launch vehicles; first flight target NET 2028.
- Viper OTX (Orbital Transfer Express) Orbital transfer vehicle designed for military, civil, and commercial missions, supporting Carrier-based and standalone missions to high-energy orbital destinations. Capable of delivering 750–5,500 kg to MEO, GEO, low lunar orbit, and other high energy orbits via dedicated launch on small vehicles or rideshare/dedicated third stage on medium or heavy launch vehicles. First flight target 2H 2028.
- Cargo & Logistics Spacecraft Turnkey orbital logistics solutions providing in-orbit services and asset delivery, with 60 cubic meters of volume, 5,000–10,000 kg cargo launch mass, last-minute loading, LEO delivery, secondary missions, power options, on-orbit warehousing, and flexible loading. First cargo mission target 2028.
Companies that use Gravitics
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Gravitics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Gravitics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- U.S. Space Force / SpaceWERXcore$60M STRATFI agreement for orbital carrier demonstration. Space Force and Gravitics partnership to develop orbital carrier platform for tactically responsive space and on-demand deployment capabilities.
- Axiom Spacecore$125M contract to build pressurized spacecraft for Axiom Station. Gravitics spacecraft will support Axiom Station operations providing utility services while attached to the commercial space station. Strategic partnership for commercial space station infrastructure.
- Rocket Lab USAminorPartner under SpaceWERX SBIR contract for tactically responsive space development. Assisting in refining mission architecture and developing use-case specific outfitting.
- True AnomalyminorPartner under SpaceWERX SBIR contract for tactically responsive space development. Supporting mission architecture refinement and flight hardware development.
- Space Exploration EngineeringminorPartner under SpaceWERX SBIR contract for tactically responsive space development.
- Eta SpaceminorPartner under SpaceWERX SBIR contract for tactically responsive space development.
- mPower TechnologycoremPower Technology's DragonSCALES solar modules selected as the solar power solution for Gravitics StarMax space station modules. DragonSCALES provides lightweight, low-cost, flexible solar cells resistant to orbital debris damage.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gravitics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sierra Space: Sierra Space is developing the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat and is a leading commercial space station module provider. Like Gravitics, it targets commercial space station operators (including Axiom) with large-volume pressurized structures, and pursues both NASA CLD contracts and defense opportunities.
- Voyager Space: Voyager Space, parent of Nanoracks, is building the Starlab commercial space station and is a direct competitor in the large commercial space station module market, often partnered with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin for CLD-class station development.
- Axiom Space: Axiom Space is both a customer (via the $125M module contract) and an adjacent commercial space station developer operating in the same ecosystem. Comparability centers on the commercial space station market where both compete for NASA CLD milestones and commercial habitat contracts.
- Momentus Space: Momentus provides orbital transfer vehicles (Vigoride) for moving customer payloads to non-LEO orbits, directly comparable to Gravitics' Viper OTX product targeting MEO, GEO, and lunar orbits for commercial and government customers.
- Impulse Space: Impulse Space develops orbital transfer vehicles (Mira, LEO Express, Helios) serving commercial constellations and government customers, directly competing with Gravitics' Viper OTX in the in-space transportation market.
- D-Orbit: D-Orbit is a European-based orbital transfer and in-space logistics provider operating the ION Satellite Carrier, directly comparable to Gravitics' Viper OTX and orbital carrier concepts for satellite deployment and last-mile delivery.
Broad incumbents
- Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman manufactures the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) for Gateway, is partnered with Voyager on Starlab, and operates the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) — an in-space servicing spacecraft directly analogous to Gravitics' orbital transfer and servicing products.
- Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin produces large spacecraft, satellite servicing vehicles (Restore-L), and is partnered with Voyager Space for commercial space station development, making it a broad incumbent competitor across Gravitics' portfolio.
- Maxar Technologies: Maxar is a major spacecraft manufacturer producing commercial and government satellite platforms and contributed the Power and Propulsion Element for Gateway, providing comparable large space structures manufacturing capability to Gravitics.
Emerging players
- True Anomaly: True Anomaly is an emerging defense-focused space company building orbital vehicles (Jackal) for space domain awareness and rendezvous/proximity operations, partnering with Gravitics under SpaceWERX contracts and addressing overlapping customer needs in tactically responsive space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Gravitics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Gravitics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors11 records
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Frequently asked questions about Gravitics
What does Gravitics do?
Gravitics designs and manufactures large space infrastructure built on a shared 4-meter diameter form factor, producing StarMax pressurized space station modules (3–8 meter configurations, up to 400 cubic meters habitable volume), Diamondback and Medusa orbital carriers for tactically responsive space and missile defense missions, the Viper OTX orbital transfer vehicle for high-energy orbit delivery, and cargo & logistics spacecraft for orbital warehousing and last-mile delivery. Products are sold via direct enterprise contracts to U.S. defense agencies and commercial space station operators such as Axiom Space, SpaceX/ULA/Blue Origin-compatible launch interfaces, and a small direct-to-consumer merchandise storefront.
Is Gravitics a public or private company?
Gravitics is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Gravitics founded?
Gravitics was founded in 2022. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Gravitics based?
Gravitics is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.
How does Gravitics make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Space Station Module Sales are the primary driver. The others are government Defense Contracts and orbital Carrier Services.
Who are Gravitics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sierra Space, Voyager Space, Axiom Space, Momentus Space, Impulse Space and D-Orbit. Broad incumbents are Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Maxar Technologies. True Anomaly is listed as an emerging player.
Does Gravitics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gravitics.
What industry is Gravitics in?
Gravitics's product category is Space Infrastructure Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABACAM, Space Logistics & In-Orbit Servicing (Refueling, Tug, Debris Removal), with a secondary code of IMABACAB, Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial). Its NAICS code is 336414 and its SIC code is 3760.