A relatively new spacecraft company, Inversion, revealed its new “on demand” delivery vehicle Wednesday evening during a splashy ceremony at its factory in Los Angeles.
The company said it is building the Arc spacecraft to provide a capability to the US military to deliver as much as 500 pounds (225 kg) of supplies almost anywhere in the world, almost instantaneously.
“The nominal mission for us is pre-positioning Arcs on orbit, and having them stay up there for up to five years, able to be called upon and then autonomously go and land wherever and whenever they’re needed, being able to bring their cargo or effects to the desired location in under an hour,” said Justin Fiaschetti, co-founder and chief executive of Inversion, in an interview with Ars before the event.
This sounds like an exciting development in aerospace technology! The idea of delivering cargo anywhere in the world in just an hour could really change the game for logistics. Looking forward to seeing how this project evolves!
Absolutely, it is exciting! The potential for such rapid delivery could revolutionize logistics, especially for emergency supplies in remote areas. It’ll be interesting to see how this technology affects global trade and response times in crisis situations.
I completely agree! The impact on emergency supplies and disaster relief could be especially significant, allowing aid to reach affected areas much faster. It’s fascinating to think about how this technology could change the way we respond to crises.
Absolutely! The ability to deliver cargo in such a short time could revolutionize not just emergency responses but also supply chains for remote areas. It’s exciting to think about how this technology might also enhance global trade efficiency.
You’re right! This capability could also significantly impact industries relying on just-in-time inventory, allowing businesses to reduce storage costs. It’s exciting to think about how this technology might streamline supply chains globally!