TORRANCE, Calif. – December 23, 2025 – GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, today announced that it has been awarded a contract under the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA)Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) program.
The SHIELD IDIQ program, with a total ceiling value of $151 billion, is designed to accelerate the delivery of innovative and scalable capabilities to support critical homeland defense missions. The program emphasizes speed, agility, and the rapid integration of emerging technologies to meet evolving national security requirements.
Through this award, GITAI intends to make its advanced space robotics capabilities and agile, vertically integrated development approach available to support potential future missile defense and space-based defense initiatives. GITAI’s in-house design and manufacturing model enables accelerated development timelines, cost efficiency, and rapid iteration—capabilities well aligned with the objectives of the SHIELD program.
GITAI remains committed to advancing space-based technologies that strengthen U.S. national security while delivering innovative solutions with shorter lead times and greater affordability.
GITAI aims to reduce the cost of labor in space by 100 times, thereby providing a safe and affordable means of work in space. GITAI operates in two business areas: on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. For more on GITAI’s products, services, and upcoming missions, visit gitai.tech.
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Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Headquarters) / GITAI Defense and Space LLC (US Subsidiary) / GITAI Japan, Inc. (Japan Subsidiary) CEO: Sho Nakanose URL: https://gitai.tech/ Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
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TORRANCE, Calif. – April 8, 2025 – GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, today announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, GITAI Defense and Space LLC, incorporated in Delaware and operating from the company’s headquarters in Torrance, California. This strategic move positions GITAI to serve as a prime contractor for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA programs.
Addressing U.S. Government Contracting Requirements
GITAI USA, based in Torrance, California, already designs and manufactures all of its space robotics systems—including advanced robotic arms, satellites, and robotic rovers—entirely within the United States. The company has a proven track record of securing contracts from U.S. government agencies such as DARPA, as well as from leading U.S. commercial space companies.
However, certain DoD and NASA solicitations require that prime contractors be majority-owned or controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To meet these criteria, GITAI Defense and Space LLC has been structured under a voting trust:
* 51% ownership by a U.S. trust company * 49% ownership by GITAI USA Inc.
This ownership structure enables GITAI Defense and Space LLC to qualify for prime contractor roles in U.S. government contracts. The new subsidiary will focus on supporting national security missions—particularly by providing satellite buses for defense-oriented constellations and on-orbit servicing solutions powered by GITAI’s proprietary robotics technologies.
For more information about this groundbreaking project and our future plans for lunar exploration, please visit gitai.tech.
GITAI aims to reduce the cost of labor in space by 100 times, thereby providing a safe and affordable means of work in space. GITAI operates in two business areas: on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. For more on GITAI’s products, services, and upcoming missions, visit gitai.tech.
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Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Headquarters) / GITAI Defense and Space LLC (US Subsidiary) / GITAI Japan, Inc. (Japan Subsidiary) CEO: Sho Nakanose URL: https://gitai.tech/ Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
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Torrance, CA – March 31, 2025 – GITAI, a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, announced that its Japanese subsidiary, GITAI Japan Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover is part of Japan’s contribution to the Artemis program and is designed to enable long-duration human exploration of the Moon’s polar regions.
The objective of this study is to define the design and specifications for a robotic arm system capable of supporting lunar science operations primarily during uncrewed periods, while also providing support during crewed missions when needed. The arm will be tasked with performing a range of mission-critical operations, including regolith excavation, rock and soil sample collection, unloading, handling and installation of large payloads such as scientific instruments and observation equipment. It will also enable science activities through both remote and autonomous control capabilities. These functions are expected to significantly expand the scope and duration of lunar surface research.
This contract builds upon GITAI’s strong track record in developing and demonstrating advanced space robotics technologies. Notable achievements include:
ISS Demonstrations: Successful technical demonstrations of GITAI’s robotic arms both inside and outside the International Space Station (ISS), performing autonomous structure assembly and maintenance tasks.
This concept study represents a significant step forward in enabling autonomous and remote-controlled lunar science operations and supporting sustained exploration through robotic labor on the Moon.
For more information about this groundbreaking project and our future plans for lunar exploration, please visit gitai.tech.
About GITAI GITAI aims to reduce the cost of labor in space by 100 times, thereby providing a safe and affordable means of work in space. GITAI operates in two business areas: on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. For more on GITAI’s products, services, and upcoming missions, visit gitai.tech.
Media Contact Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Headquarters) / GITAI Japan, Inc. (Japan Subsidiary) CEO: Sho Nakanose URL: https://gitai.tech/ Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
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GITAI Awarded Contract Under Missile Defense Agency’s $151B SHIELD IDIQ Program
NEWSTORRANCE, Calif. – December 23, 2025 – GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, today announced that it has been awarded a contract under the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) program.
The SHIELD IDIQ program, with a total ceiling value of $151 billion, is designed to accelerate the delivery of innovative and scalable capabilities to support critical homeland defense missions. The program emphasizes speed, agility, and the rapid integration of emerging technologies to meet evolving national security requirements.
Through this award, GITAI intends to make its advanced space robotics capabilities and agile, vertically integrated development approach available to support potential future missile defense and space-based defense initiatives. GITAI’s in-house design and manufacturing model enables accelerated development timelines, cost efficiency, and rapid iteration—capabilities well aligned with the objectives of the SHIELD program.
GITAI remains committed to advancing space-based technologies that strengthen U.S. national security while delivering innovative solutions with shorter lead times and greater affordability.
Official award notice:
https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/51cd64d3b5f54bc0a28fc8d30d2d0222/view
For more information about GITAI and its space robotics technologies, please visit gitai.tech.
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About GITAI
GITAI aims to reduce the cost of labor in space by 100 times, thereby providing a safe and affordable means of work in space. GITAI operates in two business areas: on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. For more on GITAI’s products, services, and upcoming missions, visit gitai.tech.
Media Contact
Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Headquarters) / GITAI Defense and Space LLC (US Subsidiary) / GITAI Japan, Inc. (Japan Subsidiary)
CEO: Sho Nakanose
URL: https://gitai.tech/
Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
GITAI Establishes GITAI Defense and Space LLC to Enhance U.S. Government Contracting Capabilities
NEWSTORRANCE, Calif. – April 8, 2025 – GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, today announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, GITAI Defense and Space LLC, incorporated in Delaware and operating from the company’s headquarters in Torrance, California. This strategic move positions GITAI to serve as a prime contractor for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA programs.
Addressing U.S. Government Contracting Requirements
GITAI USA, based in Torrance, California, already designs and manufactures all of its space robotics systems—including advanced robotic arms, satellites, and robotic rovers—entirely within the United States. The company has a proven track record of securing contracts from U.S. government agencies such as DARPA, as well as from leading U.S. commercial space companies.
However, certain DoD and NASA solicitations require that prime contractors be majority-owned or controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To meet these criteria, GITAI Defense and Space LLC has been structured under a voting trust:
* 51% ownership by a U.S. trust company
* 49% ownership by GITAI USA Inc.
This ownership structure enables GITAI Defense and Space LLC to qualify for prime contractor roles in U.S. government contracts. The new subsidiary will focus on supporting national security missions—particularly by providing satellite buses for defense-oriented constellations and on-orbit servicing solutions powered by GITAI’s proprietary robotics technologies.
For more information about this groundbreaking project and our future plans for lunar exploration, please visit gitai.tech.
< Press Kit >
About GITAI
GITAI aims to reduce the cost of labor in space by 100 times, thereby providing a safe and affordable means of work in space. GITAI operates in two business areas: on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. For more on GITAI’s products, services, and upcoming missions, visit gitai.tech.
Media Contact
Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Headquarters) / GITAI Defense and Space LLC (US Subsidiary) / GITAI Japan, Inc. (Japan Subsidiary)
CEO: Sho Nakanose
URL: https://gitai.tech/
Contact Us: info@gitai.tech
GITAI Awarded JAXA Contract for Concept Study of Robotic Arm for Crewed Pressurized Lunar Rover
NEWSTorrance, CA – March 31, 2025 – GITAI, a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, announced that its Japanese subsidiary, GITAI Japan Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover is part of Japan’s contribution to the Artemis program and is designed to enable long-duration human exploration of the Moon’s polar regions.
The objective of this study is to define the design and specifications for a robotic arm system capable of supporting lunar science operations primarily during uncrewed periods, while also providing support during crewed missions when needed. The arm will be tasked with performing a range of mission-critical operations, including regolith excavation, rock and soil sample collection, unloading, handling and installation of large payloads such as scientific instruments and observation equipment. It will also enable science activities through both remote and autonomous control capabilities. These functions are expected to significantly expand the scope and duration of lunar surface research.
This contract builds upon GITAI’s strong track record in developing and demonstrating advanced space robotics technologies. Notable achievements include:
This concept study represents a significant step forward in enabling autonomous and remote-controlled lunar science operations and supporting sustained exploration through robotic labor on the Moon.
For more information about this groundbreaking project and our future plans for lunar exploration, please visit gitai.tech.
< Press Kit >
About GITAI
GITAI aims to reduce the cost of labor in space by 100 times, thereby providing a safe and affordable means of work in space. GITAI operates in two business areas: on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. For more on GITAI’s products, services, and upcoming missions, visit gitai.tech.
Media Contact
Company: GITAI USA Inc. (Headquarters) / GITAI Japan, Inc. (Japan Subsidiary)
CEO: Sho Nakanose
URL: https://gitai.tech/
Contact Us: info@gitai.tech