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Arc

defenseprototypeby Inversion Space

Autonomous orbital reentry vehicle prototype by Inversion Space, designed for low-cost cargo delivery from orbit back to Earth with precision landing…

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Manufacturer
Inversion Space
Form factor
defense
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Arc, a defense by Inversion Space (prototype).

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Key facts

Form Factor

defense

Maturity

prototype

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Arc. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Arc.

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Common questions

What is Arc?
Autonomous orbital reentry vehicle prototype by Inversion Space, designed for low-cost cargo delivery from orbit back to Earth with precision landing capabilities
How much does Arc cost?
Arc's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Arc from Inversion Space. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Arc actually deployed in the real world?
Arc is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Arc?
Arc is made by Inversion Space, based in Los Angeles, CA, USA, founded in 2021.
Can you buy Arc?
Arc is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Arc?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense robots to Arc include ION, SMSS (Squad Mission Support System), AZAK S26 UGV, Blackswan Autonomy Suite.
How does Arc compare to ION?
Arc and ION (D-Orbit · 3 deployments) are both defense robots on the DEPLOY registry. Arc has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Arc a top defense?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Arc ranks in roughly the top 10% of defense models tracked by the registry.
What is Arc's maturity stage?
Arc is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is Arc deployed?
No verified deployments of Arc are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Arc safe?
Arc has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Claimed (not independently verified) · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Claimed (not independently verified)

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

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Recent coverage

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