Motiv Space Systems is a space robotics company that designs and builds robotic arms, motor controllers, and mechanisms for space applications. They provide innovative robotic systems for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). Motiv's customers include NASA, JPL, and other space companies, and they contributed the robotic arm to the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. Associated keywords: space robotics, robotic arms, motor controllers, ISAM, NASA, JPL.
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Motiv Space Systems specializes in space robotics, motion control systems, and precision mechanisms for spacecraft.
Motiv Space Systems’ robotic arms, actuators, and drive electronics have been deployed on NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover, the CADRE lunar rovers, and precision mechanisms supporting scientific instruments and spacecraft subsystems.
Rocket Lab expects the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Motiv Space Systems has a team of 50 engineers and technicians.
Rocket Lab plans to rebrand Motiv Space Systems as Rocket Lab Robotics after the acquisition closes.
Motiv Space Systems’ Pasadena manufacturing facilities will join Rocket Lab’s network of advanced space manufacturing and development sites.
Rocket Lab signed a definitive agreement to acquire Motiv Space Systems, a Pasadena, California-based space robotics company.
Rocket Lab expects the Motiv Space Systems acquisition to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Rocket Lab will acquire products and manufacturing facilities in Pasadena, California, from Motiv Space Systems.
Motiv Space Systems will be renamed Rocket Lab Robotics after the acquisition closes.
Rocket Lab Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Motiv Space Systems, a California company specializing in space robotics, motion control systems, and precision spacecraft mechanisms.
Rocket Lab intends to use Motiv Space Systems’ robotics capabilities for advanced planetary missions, national security missions, and future lunar and Mars sample return missions.
Motiv Space Systems’ team includes 50 engineers and technicians.
Motiv Space Systems’ technology supported NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars and the CADRE lunar rovers.
Rocket Lab will acquire space robotics company Motiv Space Systems.
Motiv Space Systems is expected to be rebranded as Rocket Lab Robotics when the acquisition closes in Q2.
The Motiv Space Systems acquisition will add Mars robotic flight heritage to Rocket Lab for future planetary and national security missions.
The Motiv Space Systems acquisition will bring manufacturing of solar array drive assemblies and motion-control systems in-house at Rocket Lab.
The robotic arm from Motiv Space Systems can manipulate tools, handle objects with dexterity, and move itself hand over hand along spacecraft structures in zero or partial gravity.
The Fly Foundational Robots payload will ride on an Astro Digital spacecraft and carry a robotic arm from Motiv Space Systems.