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Gravitics to build three orbital carriers for Lockheed Martin’s Golden Dome missile-defense demonstrations

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Gravitics was selected by Lockheed Martin to build three spacecraft, described as “orbital carriers,” for demonstrations of space-based missile-defense technologies under the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program, according to regulatory filings. The selection adds a spacecraft builder to a major U.S. effort focused on missile defense in orbit.

Discovered 2026-08-31T05:15:40.840971-07:00 | 2026-08-31T05:15:40.840971-07:00

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  • The selection covers three spacecraft for demonstrations of space-based missile-defense technologies, providing a concrete development commitment under the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program.
  • Lockheed Martin’s choice of Gravitics identifies a new industrial participant in the program and highlights the role of spacecraft platforms—beyond interceptors and sensors—in planned orbital missile-defense architectures.
  • The disclosure comes through regulatory filings, establishing the scope of the work while leaving the demonstrations’ timing and technical specifications unspecified.

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