Last November, we achieved a significant milestone by sending a payload to the International Space Station (ISS) for exposed testing in the low Earth orbit (LEO) environment. Our payload was hosted on a MISSE mission with Aegis Aerospace Inc. and has now safely returned from space! Our payload included a "DragonSCALES" single-cell solar power assembly as part of our collaboration with mPower Technology, Inc. alongside steel samples, and DuPont Kevlar EXO materials. We're especially proud to be the first to return DuPont Kevlar EXO materials from orbit, allowing us to examine space exposure effects on this important shielding material. This hardware flight on the ISS is a major step for Gravitics. We're pleased to report that the payload performed well, providing valuable materials data and demonstrating that our technology works effectively in space. We'd like to extend a big thank you to the entire ISS team, the talented astronauts on board who worked on this, and to Aegis Aerospace for helping advance commercial space infrastructure technology.
About us
Gravitics, Inc. designs and manufactures large space structures, including orbital carriers, cargo logistics spacecraft, and space station modules. Gravitics is redefining space superiority and enabling a new era for commercial development in earth orbit and beyond. Visit gravitics.com to learn more.
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https://gravitics.com
External link for Gravitics Inc
- Industry
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
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Seattle, Washington, US
Employees at Gravitics Inc
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Colin Doughan
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Andrew Jones
Executive Leader | Aerospace & Space Systems | Scalable Manufacturing | Program Delivery | Human & Cargo Spaceflight | Commercial Space Innovator
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Jon Zelon
Program Manager & Product Development Specialist
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Christopher Newton
Chief Engineer at Applied Atomics
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Gravitics is pleased to highlight Andrew Jones, a key leader on our team. With over 34 years of industry experience, Andrew is known for driving innovation and leading complex programs. His expertise spans program management, engineering and operations across the full lifecycle of aerospace product development. Notable achievements include managing the lunar lander programs at Astrobotic and supporting the successful spaceflight of Virgin SpaceShipTwo. Andrew's expertise and strategic approach are invaluable to the Gravitics mission to provide essential space infrastructure to the commercial and defense sector.
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Another one in the books. Thank you #SpaceSymposium organizers and attendees for an outstanding conference!
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🛰️ Beyond the ISS: The Rise of Commercial LEO Stations 🚀 We are thrilled to announce our panel, "Beyond the ISS: The Rise of Commercial LEO Stations", moderated by Jeffrey Hoffman. Join us for this exciting conversation, where experts will explore the evolving and competitive landscape of building the future of Low-Earth Orbit space stations. As the International Space Station nears the end of its operational life, a new era of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) stations is emerging, driven by commercial ventures. This panel will explore the future of LEO platforms, discussing the transformative technologies and economic models that are enabling advancements in space research, in-orbit manufacturing, and space tourism. Join us for an insightful conversation with experts such as Rich Leshner from VAST, Luis Zea from Starlab Space, and Jiral Shah from Gravitics, as we envision the next chapter of human presence and activity in space. When: Friday April 25th, 2025 Where: MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA Conference Tickets: newspaceage.org
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Alongside other Washington state businesses, Gravitics met with Governor Ferguson to discuss innovation in the state. Washington is an aerospace hub that is filled with amazing talent and inspiring companies that are part of an important supply chain for the United States. Gravitics is proud to be building Orbital Carriers and other essential space infrastructure along side so many great companies. We want to extend a thank you to the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Economic Alliance Snohomish County for all your support
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Gravitics is proud to feature David Dress, our Director of Civil Space. His experience includes 41 years at NASA Langley with expertise in space technology, aeronautics, human spaceflight, and advanced manufacturing. His leadership in major programs and public/private collaborations has already made a significant impact on our mission. With a Master's in Fluid Mechanics and a Virginia Tech Academy of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Excellence induction, David's proven track record is fueling Gravitics' drive to revolutionize space infrastructure
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Tiki Party! 🌴 Join us, Payload and friends at Space Symposium Tuesday night! Invite request: lu.ma/dasog95u
It's that time of year! We're moving our Payload Symposium event to a new location, but still with the same energy. Apply to attend below and make sure to bring your Hawaiian shirt!
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Last week, we unveiled Orbital Carriers—a leap forward for in-space infrastructure. The world took notice, and we are energized by the overwhelming interest in our mission. Orbital Carriers are designed to significantly enhance the nation's space defense posture by providing on-demand rapid-response capabilities, giving the US Space Force flexibility and speed for in-space operations. We're not just building hardware; we're building a brighter future powered by essential space infrastructure. Give us a follow and check out gravitics.com/news for a front-row seat to innovation and progress.
Gravitics Selected by Space Force for $60M STRATFI to Demonstrate Revolutionary Orbital Carriers Read more here: https://lnkd.in/darVgCup
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Introducing: Orbital Carriers The Orbital Carrier is designed to pre-position multiple maneuverable space vehicles that can deliver a rapid response to address threats on orbit. "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 orbit on-demand." -Gravitics CEO Colin Doughan
Gravitics Selected by Space Force for $60M STRATFI to Demonstrate Revolutionary Orbital Carriers Read more here: https://lnkd.in/darVgCup
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Gravitics Selected by Space Force for $60M STRATFI to Demonstrate Revolutionary Orbital Carriers Read more here: https://lnkd.in/darVgCup
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