Gravitics MMOD Shielding tests were a success. In this video you can learn more about what goes into building the outer shell of a spacecraft, complete with solar cells, electrical harnessing, heat radiators, and protection against debris and radiation. #SpaceStationSaturday
Where did you guys do your MMOD tests?
Does Gravitics have any facilities in Colorado?
Updated Starmax free-flyer with improved RCS and stringers (stronger?).During a July 5th Aerospace Summit at Blue Origins headquarters in Kent WA the VP of business development said "When explaining Gravitics’ business model to the public, Jiral Shah, stated “Think of how Boeing builds airplanes but then sells them to Delta or United who are the operators, and they fly them. We are building space station modules and providing them to commercial space station operators like Blue Origin, or Axiom Space, or Northrop Grumman.”Will Gravitics build modules for Blue Origin?
Quote from: BrightLight on 07/07/2023 04:10 pmUpdated Starmax free-flyer with improved RCS and stringers (stronger?).During a July 5th Aerospace Summit at Blue Origins headquarters in Kent WA the VP of business development said "When explaining Gravitics’ business model to the public, Jiral Shah, stated “Think of how Boeing builds airplanes but then sells them to Delta or United who are the operators, and they fly them. We are building space station modules and providing them to commercial space station operators like Blue Origin, or Axiom Space, or Northrop Grumman.”Will Gravitics build modules for Blue Origin?Our goal is to build modules for any station operator who wants to work with us. We've started conversations with pretty much everyone in the game, not just the three mentioned above. We really want to do our part to help the commercial LEO destination market take flight.~Jon
We're setting new propulsion firing records every day using our automated testing process. Our 445 N (100 lbf) thruster has completed 35 successful firings in the span of 24 hours. This clip shows 4 controlled pulses that were recorded in real-time.
StarMax Prototype HullGravitics’ first StarMax hull is nearly fully stacked, with a complete barrel section & top dome. Our engineering teams have been evaluating vendors, materials, and refining their manufacturing approach while building this 8-meter prototype. The assembly of the barrel sections and top dome was completed in 6 weeks. As we progress in our rapid prototyping program for StarMax, we are setting a goal to completely build the primary structure in just 12 weeks.StarMax is Gravitics' flagship product: A class of Space Station modules built for the next-generation of human and robotic utilization in space. Founded in 2021, Gravitics, Inc. is an aerospace manufacturing company that designs and builds large space structures, including pressurized space station modules and free flyer platforms. Gravitics products are innovative and scalable, making them the ideal building blocks for humanity's future in space.
Today Gravitics shared a thread on X/Twitter showcasing some of their hardware in development. Check it out! https://x.com/GraviticsInc/status/1709616252644413537?s=20
All of our modules are next-gen, including our 4-meter modules that match the size of what’s currently flying on the ISS. #SpaceStationSaturday
I was wondering on the trade offs between metal vs inflatable habitats. Gravitics didn't chose inflatable even though they supposed have many advantages. On the other hand they may have drawbacks too.- I suppose developing a metal habit is far better understood than inflatables, so it may be in easier reach for a startup.- Metal version may have the opportunity to have better shielding.- Metal version allows more flexibility what can be done to the interior on the ground before launch.- With upcoming large payload volume large launch vehicles some of the original motivation for inflatables (saving volume at launch) may be far less pressing.- Inflatables may have IP issues that makes them more expensive until the relevant patents expire.Anything I missed?
I do like their practical approach to payload fairing size, and the 8m diameter should have some interesting applications.I wonder if they are considering switching from aluminum to a composite vessel in the future?
