TORRANCE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leading space robotics startup headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of all planned tasks in an external demonstration focusing on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). These tasks are crucial for on-orbit satellite servicing and were accomplished using a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) outside the International Space Station (ISS). This milestone marks GITAI's second successful demonstration, following an earlier demonstration inside the ISS in 2021.
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- Following the successful demonstration outside the ISS, GITAI is set to further accelerate the in-house development of a robotic satellite for on-orbit services, with the aim of commencing on-orbit servicing by 2026.
- TORRANCE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leading space robotics startup headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of all planned tasks in an external demonstration focusing on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM).
- These tasks are crucial for on-orbit satellite servicing and were accomplished using a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) outside the International Space Station (ISS).
- This milestone marks GITAI's second successful demonstration, following an earlier demonstration inside the ISS in 2021 .
TORRANCE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, today announced a significant milestone in lunar infrastructure construction technology. In a groundbreaking demonstration and a "first of its kind," GITAI successfully demonstrated its robotics technology for constructing a 5-meter-high communication tower in an environment simulating the lunar surface. The project was spearheaded by GITAI in collaboration with its customer, KDDI Corporation, one of Japan's largest telecommunications operators.
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- TORRANCE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, today announced a significant milestone in lunar infrastructure construction technology.
- In a groundbreaking demonstration and a "first of its kind," GITAI successfully demonstrated its robotics technology for constructing a 5-meter-high communication tower in an environment simulating the lunar surface.
- The project was spearheaded by GITAI in collaboration with its customer, KDDI Corporation, one of Japan's largest telecommunications operators.
- In this technological demonstration, GITAI successfully accomplished the following three tasks for the lunar communication tower autonomously:
On a desert simulating the lunar surface, GITAI's Lunar Rover and 3 x Inchworm Robots constructed a 5-meter communication tower.
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Communications satellite TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) has successfully arrived today to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (NG-20) to conduct an external demonstration of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) while onboard the ISS. The success of the S2 tech-demo will be a major milestone for GITAI, confirming the feasibility of this technology as a fully operational system in space.
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- TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) has successfully arrived today to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ( NG-20 ) to conduct an external demonstration of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) while onboard the ISS.
- The success of the S2 tech-demo will be a major milestone for GITAI, confirming the feasibility of this technology as a fully operational system in space.
- By demonstrating this technology in space, GITAI aims to achieve Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 and establish ISAM capabilities.
- To learn more about GITAI, future missions and space robotics capabilities, visit: GITAI.tech .
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Communications satellite TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (NG-20) on January 29. Having passed the required NASA safety reviews, the S2 will conduct an external demonstration of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) while onboard the ISS.
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- TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (NG-20) on January 29.
- During the demonstration, the S2 will be mounted external to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock and perform on-orbit services, including maintenance, inspection, and life-extension operations for satellites.
- "We are excited that S2 will be deployed on the International Space Station (ISS) to demonstrate extravehicular capabilities," said Sho Nakanose, Founder & CEO of GITAI.
- By demonstrating this technology in space, GITAI aims to achieve Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 and will establish ISAM capabilities.
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- With its inclusion in the program, GITAI is poised to play a crucial role in advancing commercial lunar exploration over the next decade.
- By focusing on multi-purpose robotics and collaboration with other LunA-10 team members, GITAI intends to pioneer a transformative approach to lunar development.
- Through a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, GITAI plans to allow users to realize their lunar ambitions without intricate planning or upfront investments.
- The company is eager to define the future lunar critical mass point from a labor perspective, ensuring maximum efficiency of multi-purpose robotics in lunar infrastructure tasks.
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Mars TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that it has received the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP800-171, or 800-171 compliance certification. This codification of recommended security requirements protects the confidentiality of controlled unclassified information (CUI).
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- TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that it has received the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP800-171, or 800-171 compliance certification.
- "As a non-federal organization that processes, stores and transmits CUI, GITAI has a direct obligation to safeguard this critical information," said GITAI founder and CEO Sho Nakanose.
- By abiding by the national cybersecurity safety standards of NIST 800-171, GITAI ensures that its technology offerings are suitable for government partnerships.
- Moreover, because GITAI is among the first space robotics providers to receive the NIST 800-171 compliance certification, it positions itself as an ideal provider for the government and commercial sectors of the space industry.
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TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, today announced it has successfully completed its corporate inversion, transitioning its headquarters and parent company from GITAI Japan, Inc. to GITAI USA Inc. in Torrance, California. Additionally, Sho Nakanose, GITAI founder and CEO, along with Chief Technology Officer Toyotaka Kozuki, Ph.D., have both become lawful permanent residents of the United States.
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- TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, today announced it has successfully completed its corporate inversion, transitioning its headquarters and parent company from GITAI Japan, Inc. to GITAI USA Inc. in Torrance, California.
- Additionally, Sho Nakanose, GITAI founder and CEO, along with Chief Technology Officer Toyotaka Kozuki, Ph.D., have both become lawful permanent residents of the United States.
- The strategic move to shift GITAI's headquarters to the U.S. is a milestone that significantly reinforces the company's commitment to the United States, positioning GITAI USA Inc. at the forefront of global operations.
- GITAI USA Inc. is currently engaged in recruiting top talent in the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area, showcasing its dedication to fostering local growth and innovation.
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TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. and GITAI Japan Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, successfully completed all NASA safety reviews required for the ISS external demonstration.
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- TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. and GITAI Japan Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, successfully completed all NASA safety reviews required for the ISS external demonstration.
- Furthermore, GITAI handed over the GITAI robotic flight model to NASA in August 2023 and is now ready for launch.
- The GITAI robotic flight model is scheduled to journey to the ISS for its deployment in early 2024.
- Please note that the launch date and choice of launch vehicle remain subject to NASA's coordination.
TORRANCE, Calif., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce the successful completion of lunar environment testing for the major components of the in-house developed lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm.
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- TORRANCE, Calif., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce the successful completion of lunar environment testing for the major components of the in-house developed lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm.
- GITAI has implemented seven essential lunar environment measures for the main components of the lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm, as outlined below:
GITAI has developed a wireless charging interface for the tool changer as a countermeasure to lunar regolith.
- GITAI has successfully developed a coated glass solution that effectively repels regolith simulant, ensuring unhindered functionality and recognition capabilities without contamination.
- To enable autonomous control during lunar sampling missions, GITAI has thoroughly verified the object recognition function for individual stones, ensuring its reliable operation.
Torrance, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that as of May 2023, all the necessary functions required for the development of the Lunar Manipulator and Lunar Rover Flight Models have been successfully implemented at GITAI's LA office.
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- Torrance, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leading space robotics startup, is pleased to announce that as of May 2023, all the necessary functions required for the development of the Lunar Manipulator and Lunar Rover Flight Models have been successfully implemented at GITAI's LA office.
- Since the opening of its LA office in 2022, GITAI has been expanding its manufacturing capabilities for engineering models and flight models of lunar robots.
- This expansion includes the introduction of assembly and manufacturing areas, evaluation areas, various environmental testing equipment, including a lunar regolith chamber, and the establishment of operational and control rooms for the flight models.
