Gravitics

Founded in 2021, Gravitics develops components for the space economy with a focus on space stations. The company’s flagship product is the StarMax module, which is claimed to have the largest interior volume–400 cubic meters–in a standalone spacecraft. StarMax is equipped with multiple interfacing options, MMOD Space armor with optional integrated solar cells, customizable configurations, along with internal and external mounting options. Furthermore, its shipyard-style fabrication enables the module to be used in the aerospace industry as a living space and/or space station.

The company operates a 42,000 sq foot facility north of Seattle where it has initiated the assembly of the first StarMax prototype, which concluded its first pressure tests in March 2023. Further, Gravitics have initiated taking pre-orders for StarMax modules for delivery in 2026.

Key customers and partnerships

In April 2024, Gravitics received a USD 1.7 million SpaceWERX Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct-to-Phase II contract from the USSF to develop orbital platforms to support military and civilian applications. In June 2024, Gravitics partnered with NASA to jointly develop testing methodologies for larger spacecraft as part of its efforts to overcome challenges with existing methods that only apply to smaller spacecraft. In July 2024, it received a USD 125 million contract from Axiom Space to provide a pressurized spacecraft that will support the Axiom Station’s operations.