Venturi Astrolab, also known as Astrolab, is a US-based company that designs, builds, and operates multi-purpose rovers for lunar and Martian surfaces. As a strategic partner of the Venturi Group, it focuses on providing mobility solutions for crew transport, cargo delivery, and scientific exploration. Their primary product is the FLEX rover, designed for versatility and adaptability in extreme environments and they have partnered with companies like SpaceX and Astrobotic for lunar missions, and is working with NASA to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for the Artemis program.
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The FLIP rover was developed by Venturi Astrolab.
Venturi Astrolab received a contract to produce its FLEX rover.
Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost each disclosed technical partnerships and supply relationships in filings dated 18 to 24 months before the May 26 announcement.
NASA retains the right to issue task orders against the Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost contracts across a defined ordering period.
Venturi Astrolab received a NASA contract to produce its FLEX rover.
Venturi Astrolab received a $219 million task order under Phase 1 High Achievability Mission task orders of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract.
Venturi Astrolab’s crewed lunar vehicle entry, the Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1, is adapted from the company’s FLEX rover architecture.
NASA has awarded contracts to Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to build and deliver crewed lunar rovers to the Moon’s south pole by 2028.
NASA selected Venturi Astrolab’s CLV-1 rover to carry astronauts during Artemis crewed missions starting in 2028.
NASA has selected the CLV-1 rover developed by Venturi Astrolab to transport astronauts during Artemis crewed missions starting in 2028.
Venturi Astrolab’s Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1 uses tires, batteries, and a battery management system developed with Venturi Space.
When deployed on the lunar surface, Venturi Astrolab’s Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1 extends to roughly 13 feet long and 8.5 feet wide, with an antenna height of about 8.5 feet.
Venturi Astrolab’s Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1 is adapted from the company’s FLEX rover architecture.
Venturi Astrolab and its teammates Axiom Space, Interlune, and Odyssey Space Research will deliver CLV-1 and related services supporting both crewed and robotic surface missions.
When stowed on a CLPS lander, Venturi Astrolab’s Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1 measures approximately 6.6 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 7.2 feet tall.
NASA awarded Venturi Astrolab a $219 million task order to develop the Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1 under Phase 1 High Achievability Mission task orders of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract.
Venturi Astrolab’s Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1 is designed to transport astronauts and supplies and can also conduct surface operations remotely.
Venturi Astrolab’s Crewed Lunar Vehicle-1 weighs a maximum of about 2,094 pounds and can reach speeds of more than 6 mph on level ground.
Venturi Space identifies Venturi Astrolab as its strategic partner.
NASA has selected Venturi Astrolab’s CLV-1 rover to transport astronauts across the Moon from 2028.