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“China in Total Panic”: Space Force Races to Finish First-Ever Space Aircraft Carrier Set to Dominate Earth’s Orbit

Amid escalating global tensions and a burgeoning space race, the U.S. Space Force's groundbreaking initiative to develop an orbital aircraft carrier with Gravitics is set to revolutionize satellite deployment and bolster national security.


Hina DinooBy Hina DinooApril 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM2224 Mins Read
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  • 🚀 Gravitics is developing an innovative orbital aircraft carrier for the U.S. Space Force to enhance satellite deployment.
  • 🔒 The carrier offers protection for satellites against the harsh space environment, safeguarding sensitive components.
  • 🛰️ This project reflects the U.S. strategy to strengthen its military presence in space amid a potential arms race.
  • 🤝 Public-private partnerships, like the one with Axiom Space, are crucial for ensuring technological superiority.

The race for space superiority is heating up as the United States Space Force embarks on a groundbreaking project that could reshape the future of satellite deployment. At the heart of this initiative is the creation of an orbital aircraft carrier, a concept spearheaded by the innovative aerospace startup Gravitics. This ambitious project underscores the critical importance of space as a strategic domain and highlights the growing role of private enterprises in national defense efforts. As tensions mount on the international stage, the United States is making a bold statement by investing in technologies that aim to secure its dominance in space.

The Orbital Aircraft Carrier: A Strategic Innovation

Gravitics has secured an impressive $60 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop an orbital aircraft carrier. This revolutionary platform is designed to launch satellites directly from Earth’s orbit, providing a faster and more efficient response to national security threats. By bypassing traditional rocket launches, the orbital carrier enhances the military’s operational agility in space.

This initiative reveals the growing interest of the U.S. military in enhancing its orbital presence, especially as the specter of a “space arms race” looms. The concept is to have a pre-positioned platform in space that can swiftly deploy satellites based on strategic needs. This innovation not only addresses current security challenges but also positions the United States as a leader in space technology.

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The Quest for Space Superiority

According to Gravitics officials, the orbital aircraft carrier will offer an unpressurized environment to house one or more satellites. These satellites can be launched as needed, while being shielded from the hostile space environment, thus protecting their batteries and sensitive electronic components. This ability to isolate and protect is vital in an era where electronic warfare and cyber threats are pervasive.

Furthermore, the orbital carrier may help conceal satellites from adversaries, adding another dimension to the strategy of space superiority. As Colin Doughan, CEO of Gravitics, stated, “the orbital aircraft carrier is a game-changer, acting as a pre-positioned launch platform in space.” This aligns perfectly with the Space Force’s mission to maintain a dominant position in orbit.

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Implications for the Space Industry

In addition to developing this orbital carrier, Gravitics is collaborating with Axiom Space on a pressurized space module. This diversification into national defense highlights the company’s growth trajectory while continuing to offer commercial solutions. Gravitics’s vision for space superiority aligns with the Department of Defense’s needs, paving the way for new market opportunities.

This evolution underscores the increasing importance of public-private partnerships in the space sector. By integrating innovative technologies, Gravitics and other private entities bolster the United States’ space position while driving the development of novel technologies that could have civilian applications.

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With technologies like the orbital aircraft carrier emerging, we are witnessing the dawn of a new era in space exploration and exploitation. This technological leap could redefine security, surveillance, and communication paradigms. The implications are vast, potentially transforming not only military operations in space but also the role of private companies in this dynamic.

As the Space Force and companies like Gravitics prepare for future challenges, it is crucial to ponder the future of international space cooperation. How will these innovations shape relations between nations? More importantly, how can we ensure that space remains a domain of shared peace and progress?

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  1. Gabe on April 30, 2025 11:32 AM

    So the gist is it would…launch satalites….somehow bypassing the need for rockets?…..so it’s an orbital factory?….that still needs all the parts , tools, materials, etc shipped up to it, and also needs it’s own fuel supplies and such to keep itself in orbit and dodge space debris….this just sounds like a bad/wasteful idea that will spiral wayyy over budget.

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    • Ray on May 2, 2025 11:24 AM

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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  2. JP on April 30, 2025 3:31 PM

    All this? And they still can’t make a space station on the moon? Or did they?

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  3. Robin on April 30, 2025 5:19 PM

    WTF is the landing strip for o.O

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    • Ray on April 30, 2025 7:06 PM

      Space Fighter Jets !! Of Corse

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  4. Raymond D. on April 30, 2025 7:09 PM

    This is Just about the Dumbest shit ive read in YEARS !! And THAT is a HELL of an Achievement in todays world with internet Infantilism so rampant !!

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  5. Ray on April 30, 2025 7:09 PM

    Space Fighter Jets !! Of Corse

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  6. CG322Shadow on April 30, 2025 7:59 PM

    How naive are you you have to be pretty stupid to assume we literal terminology of a non literally terminology praise

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  7. Frank on May 1, 2025 1:18 PM

    That is completely pointless, High order click bait for morons!!

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  8. Thisaiteisfakenwws on May 1, 2025 7:08 PM

    Crap fake news rag yawn

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  9. DJHat on May 1, 2025 7:43 PM

    Lol. The illustration is literally an aircraft carrier in space. Someone really went above and beyond with their creative license there.

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  10. Justanotherguywonderingwhytheyspendourmoneylikethis. on May 1, 2025 7:46 PM

    Wasting the people’s tax dollars on stuff that we don’t really want I see.

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  11. No. on May 3, 2025 11:40 AM

    Hina Dinoo. This is one of the laziest articles I’ve ever read. Get a real job in journalism, not this fake bullshit for pennies. You’re a sad excuse for a human being.

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  12. No. on May 3, 2025 11:47 AM

    “Hina Dinoo is a Toronto-based moron at RudeBaguette.com, sensationalizing on the intersection of tech, economics, and public policy in the French innovation ecosystem. With a degree from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of bullshit, she brings clickbait to complex digital topics. Her work explores how regulatory, financial, and societal systems influence the future of fake tech.”

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  13. Do better. on May 3, 2025 11:59 AM

    “Hina Dinoo is a Toronto-based moron at clickbait Times, covering the intersection of science, economics, and environmental change. With a masters degree in bullshit from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of sensationalism, she translates lies into bigger lies. Her dumbass focuses on how systems — ecological, financial, and social — shape our sustainable future.”

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  14. No. on May 3, 2025 11:59 AM

    Hina Dinoo is a Toronto-based moron at clickbait Times, covering the intersection of science, economics, and environmental change. With a masters degree in bullshit from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of sensationalism, she translates lies into bigger lies. Her dumbass focuses on how systems — ecological, financial, and social — shape our sustainable future.

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  15. No. on May 3, 2025 12:00 PM

    Hina Dinoo is a Toronto-based moron at clickbait Times, covering the intersection of science, economics, and environmental change. With a masters degree in bullshit from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of sensationalism, she translates lies into bigger lies. Her dumbass focuses on how systems — ecological, financial, and social — shape our fake news future.

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