Rapid Global Delivery: Space-Based Cargo System set for 2026 Launch
A new system promising one-hour cargo delivery anywhere in the world is being developed by U.S.-based Invorsion Space.The company recently unveiled “arc,” a vehicle designed to facilitate this rapid global transport.
The core of the system relies on launching Arc into Earth orbit via rocket. Once in orbit, the vehicle can store cargo for up to five years. When needed, Arc will re-enter the atmosphere, utilizing onboard engines to reach speeds 20 times the speed of sound. This velocity will allow it to reach any global destination in under an hour. Essentially, Arc acts as an orbiting delivery platform, descending to deliver cargo on demand.
Currently,Arc has a carrying capacity of 225 kilograms (approximately 225 pounds). Deliveries will utilize an autonomous parachute system, capable of landing with pinpoint accuracy within 15 meters of the designated target.
Invorsion Space founder Justin Fiaschetti stated the initial focus will be serving the defence industry, with plans to expand to civilian applications in the future. “When we look at the transportation systems we are currently using, you will see that they have started to serve military purposes. I think it will happen in the space-based system,” Fiaschetti explained.
The first orbital flight of Arc is scheduled for 2026. The company’s goal is to establish a comprehensive global delivery network by 2028,deploying hundreds of Arc vehicles.
