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Motiv Space Systems

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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 of Pasadena, California, provides the robotic arm system through a NASA Small Business Innovation Research Phase III award.

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.0Dec 9, 2025NASA to test commercial robotic arm in orbit to advance in space construction

The Defense Innovation Unit selected Motiv Space Systems in 2022 to prototype satellite-servicing hardware for the Modularity for Space Systems program.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.5Mar 27, 2024On-orbit servicing mission planned for military satellite in 2025

Motiv Space Systems designed and built key CADRE hardware elements at the company’s Pasadena, California, facility.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Aug 7, 2023NASA’s Trio of Mini Rovers to Demonstrate New Autonomous Robotic Technology

Motiv Space Systems custom-engineered a six-degree-of-freedom force-torque sensor for NASA/JPL’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover that operates at -135°C.

CapabilityValue 4.5May 4, 2023Motiv Space Systems to Showcase its Latest Innovations in Space Technology at the Space Tech Expo 2023

Motiv Space Systems builds motor controllers designed for extreme space environments including Earth orbit, deep space, and frigid lunar temperatures.

CapabilityValue 3.5May 4, 2023Motiv Space Systems to Showcase its Latest Innovations in Space Technology at the Space Tech Expo 2023

Motiv Space Systems designed and built the seven-foot-long, five-joint robotic arm mounted at the front of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 4, 2023Motiv Space Systems to Showcase its Latest Innovations in Space Technology at the Space Tech Expo 2023
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