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GITAI

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Space robotics: in-orbit servicing, satellite assembly, lunar construction robot arms

GITAI develops autonomous dual robotic arms (S2) and inchworm robotic arms for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). The S2 system completed a fully successful technology demonstration outside the ISS Bishop Airlock in March 2024, achieving NASA TRL 7. GITAI also developed and launched a 16U cubesat in December 2024 for on-orbit servicing demonstrations. A US subsidiary (GITAI Defense and Space LLC, April 2025) targets DoD and NASA prime contracts.

HeadquartersTokyo, JP
Founded2016
Corporate funding$83M
TeamNot listed
Deployments3
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries B
FoundersSho Nakanose (CEO & Co-Founder), Kenichi Usami (Co-Founder)
Regions servedJP, US
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-14
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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16U Satellite / On-Orbit Servicing Spacecraft

  • 16U cubesat launched Dec 21, 2024 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9; full mission success demonstrated on-orbit

    Satellite-integrated robotic system for proximity operations and docking demonstration

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S2 Robotic Arm

  • 1.5 m reach dual robotic arm for in-space servicing and assembly; achieved NASA TRL 7 in ISS external demonstration

    Technology Readiness Level 7: system prototype demonstration in an operational environment

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S3 robotic satellite

  • No specifications on file.
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-05-04U.S. Space Force (Space Systems Command)government defense contract — Space-Based Interceptor programUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-12-23Missile Defense Agency (MDA)government defense contract — SHIELD IDIQ programUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-03-31JAXAgovernment space contract — concept study for robotic arm for crewed pressurized lunar roverJPNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordMaezawa FundMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture CapitalMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSEIKO EPSONKDDIYamato Holdings
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-04-08Established GITAI Defense and Space LLC as US prime contractor entityGITAI
2025-01-2716U cubesat full mission success completed on-orbitGITAI
2024-03-19S2 dual robotic arm achieves TRL 7 in ISS external demonstrationGITAI
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Source ledger

10 unique public sources