Orbital Carrier
A carrier that waits in orbit and releases payloads on demand. A pathfinder and a Viper transfer vehicle fly first.
Milestones · step 3 of 3
Space Force STRATFI award, up to $60MApr 2026
Selected by Lockheed Martin for a Department of War contractAug 2026
Diamondback carrier first flight2027
Timeline
2027 Diamondback carrier first flightIN PROGRESS
Aug 2026 Selected by Lockheed Martin for a Department of War contract
Apr 2026 Space Force STRATFI award, up to $60M
Team