Introducing Arc – the world’s first space-based delivery vehicle. Arc enables the on-demand delivery of cargo and effects to anywhere on Earth in under an hour, and offers unparalleled hypersonic testing capabilities. Arc reshapes defense readiness by enabling access to anywhere on Earth in under an hour – allowing... for the rapid delivery of mission-critical cargo and effects to austere, infrastructure-limited, or denied environments. This capability establishes space as a new global logistics domain, introducing unprecedented speed, reach, and resiliency for national security. Arc features a versatile payload bay designed to accommodate a wide range of mission-critical cargo and effects. When launched to low-Earth orbit, Arc vehicles will form constellations of varying sizes and locations tailored to each customer’s needs. When called down on demand, Arc spacecraft descend from orbit, maneuver through hypersonic reentry, and touch down safely under parachutes – all autonomously.show more

Development of Arc is well underway for a first flight in 2026. The team has built a full-scale manufacturing development unit of the primary structure, completed mission profile simulations, conducted dozens of precision drop tests, and partnered with NASA on a next-generation thermal protection system for the most extreme reentry environments.

Delivery from space isn’t just about surviving reentry. It’s also about landing precisely wherever the cargo is needed. To achieve this, Arc uses an actively controlled parachute system, able to steer, maneuver, redirect, and softly touch down. It relies on Inversion's custom-built processing core and autonomy stack which runs onboard our in-house developed flight computer. This system combines AI, advanced guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, and computer vision to ensure Arc can land softly within feet of its target – anywhere in the world.

While national security is today’s most urgent demand signal, Inversion’s long-term vision extends far beyond defense. The company sees space as a new global logistics network – one that expands access to every corner of the planet. Over time, that same infrastructure can expand to support broader commercial markets, creating a logistics layer in space that connects communities and economies with unprecedented speed and reach. And to do this, we must continue to hire great talent! Head to our website to see all open jobs!

I like it! Thank you for having me out.

Welcome back parawing gemini

Order without parachute😂 Ballistic missile as a service(BaaS) was not on my bingo card for 2025.

What's the stratagem code for it?

@johnkrausphotos Is this a joke? How on earth is this a viable business plan?

hyperloop in space. Another Tech Bro startup trying to fool people with a stupid already sold concept. THEY ARE CALLED SHIPS! AND BRING TONES OF CARGO, Not Kilograms

At ~60 million per launch plus whatever this silly spaceplane costs to deliver maybe a couple of tonnes of cargo it's delusional. Nor is it fast as it take days to encapsulate and stack a rocket and launch it. A C17 could deliver >60 tonnes of payload and the people to operate it for about 0.4Million. That's 20X as much cargo for a hundredth of the cost.

Gonna leave this here:

“effects”

I really don't understand the use case, at all. What sort of payloads do we have enough knowledge that we are going to need, weeks or months in advance, but need flexibility to deploy them? Even weapon systems don't make sense. An ICBM can deliver 'effects' on that timescale...

@xjoepec we are so close to having this

Me and the boys preparing to be delivered:

"Denied environment" You think the enemy SAM site is just gonna sit there and nap when this thing is slowly spiralling down on parachutes?

They said 'cargo and effects' twice because they can't say 'weapons' in a press release. This is a missile with extra steps and better PR. Space militarization with venture capital.

I assume there is an option without parachute. Hypersonic glide missile.

First question, who do you launch on?

Do you deliver to Ganymede? I need to send this package for my uncle...

Can’t wait for Amazon 2minute delivery

The Starlink of rapid battlefield resupply. The Starlink of hypersonic strike vehicles.

In a nutshell, they are: - preloaded with supplies (medicine, equipment, other stuff) - it’s called when it’s needed (circles around the Earth fully every ~30 min - it lands safely and there you go At first I didn’t understand how it picks up the stuff to deliver. It doesn’t

Seems ridiculous. You guys are in denial about what Starship is about to be able to do. Also you're introducing a CG video concept, not anything that's working in any way. Starship will put you guys out of business before you even get started.

How would denied area's anti air system react to this?just sit there and watch?

"Your pizza delivered in less than an hour, or it's free!"* *Some restrictions may apply. Carrier not responsible for 10-30 days of pre-launch requirements, pad wait times, launch window shutdowns, late-filed environmental impact statements, or ex parte federal court injunctions.

Well damn you caught my interest fast. I wish y’all luck!!!

i can eat two of these little vehicles in one go

Gonna use this to order toothpaste and Coke Zero from Amazon the first chance I get

Will never be built abut I bet a lot of suits get well paid before they admit it.

Wonder how many JDAMs you could fit in there. Asking for a friend

huh neat. sounds like a cool concept and hopefully there is a market for this kind of stuff. just a couple questions: what vehicles can Arc launch on and how will you make a steady launch cadence happen?

This has to be some money laundering scheme no? Lmao This isn’t viable or possible in the next 25-50 years let alone practical 😂😂

can you ship to the moon also?

Have you people never been Paraponting, Handgliding... Wait till you crash in our North Western winds 😂 It's totally unrealistic.

One kebab please

wouldn't the proven inflatable heat shield be cheaper and lighter?