Orbital Carrier
A carrier that waits in orbit and releases payloads on demand. A pathfinder and a Viper transfer vehicle fly first.
Timeline
Space Force STRATFI award, up to $60MAApr 2026
Selected by Lockheed Martin for a Department of War contractBAug 2026
Diamondback carrier first flightC2027
A Apr 2026 Space Force STRATFI award, up to $60M
B Aug 2026 Selected by Lockheed Martin for a Department of War contract
C 2027 Diamondback carrier first flightIN PROGRESS