GITAI is a U.S.-based space robotics company founded in 2016 that aims to provide safe and affordable labor in space. They develop advanced robotic systems, including robotic arms, satellites, and lunar rovers, for on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. GITAI has established partnerships with organizations like JAXA and has secured contracts with U.S. government agencies such as DARPA, focusing on national security missions. The company's technologies are designed to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
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The 'GITAI S2' robot is technologically akin to the Inchworm robot but distinct in design.
GITAI is committed to achieving total life-cycle optimization in lunar infrastructure development.
GITAI will launch the GITAI S2 robot to the International Space Station in early 2024.
GITAI plans to launch the 'GITAI S2' robot to the International Space Station (ISS) in early 2024.
GITAI's proposal involves the deployment of modular, multi-purpose Inchworm robots equipped with tool-changeable end effectors for lunar surface labor.
GITAI’s LunA-10 proposal centers on deploying modular, multi-purpose Inchworm robots with tool-changeable end effectors to perform lunar surface labor.
GITAI USA Inc. is selected to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) capability study.
The 14 companies selected for LunA-10 are Blue Origin, CisLunar Industries, Crescent Space Services LLC, Fibertek, Inc., Firefly Aerospace, GITAI, Helios, Honeybee Robotics, ICON, Nokia of America, Northrop Grumman, Redwire Corporation, Sierra Space, and SpaceX.
GITAI's approach aligns with the LunA-10 program’s vision for sustainable commercial lunar activities.
The establishment of lawful permanent residency for Nakanose and Kozuki adds stability and security to GITAI's executive team.
The relocation of GITAI's headquarters to the U.S. signifies the company's commitment to the United States.
GITAI USA Inc. is focused on recruiting top talent in the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area.
Most of GITAI’s employees and the entirety of its manufacturing operations have been relocated to Torrance, California.
GITAI USA Inc. has successfully completed its corporate inversion, transitioning its headquarters and parent company from GITAI Japan, Inc. to GITAI USA Inc. in Torrance, California.
Sho Nakanose, GITAI founder and CEO, has become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
GITAI USA Inc. and GITAI Japan (GITAI) raised an additional US$15,000,000 for the Series B Extension round.
GITAI's Series B Extension round totals US$45 million, combining the additional US$15,000,000 and US$30,000,000 announced in May.
Once delivered to the International Space Station, GITAI’s robotic arm will be mounted on the exterior of Nanoracks’ Bishop airlock module.
MUFG Bank provided a $7,000,000 loan as part of GITAI’s new funding package.
GITAI’s robotic arm is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on the NG-20 Cygnus cargo resupply mission in December 2024.