Astrobotic is a private American company specializing in space robotics and lunar missions. As a lunar logistics provider, they design and manufacture lunar landers like Peregrine and Griffin, capable of carrying payloads to the Moon's surface. Astrobotic works with NASA through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, as well as with other commercial and government partners, to facilitate space exploration and technology demonstration. The company aims to make space missions more accessible and affordable.
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Astrobotic simulates both normal and anomalous scenarios with flight procedures integrated into test operations.
Astrobotic Technology announced that the launch of its lunar lander Griffin-1 has been postponed to mid-2026.
Astrobotic Technology began a two-week thermal vacuum testing campaign on October 22 to evaluate how FLIP operates in lunar-like environments.
Astrobotic Technology stated that Griffin-1 is currently being assembled and pre-launch environmental testing has not yet begun.
Astrobotic Technology updated on October 24 that software testing is ongoing in partnership with the Canadian company Mission Control.
Griffin-1 will also carry Astrobotic Technology's small rover CubeRover-1.
Astrobotic's first Griffin lunar lander is nearing full integration of its core structure.
Astrobotic's first Griffin lunar lander is scheduled to launch aboard a Falcon Heavy no earlier than July 2026.
The payloads for Astrobotic's first Griffin lunar lander are undergoing checkouts.
The propulsion system for Astrobotic's first Griffin lunar lander is being prepared for installation.
Astrobotic Technology, Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, and ispace are currently engaged in lunar lander missions, all using small landers.
Payloads aboard Astrobotic's 'Peregrine' and Intuitive's 'Nova-C' are limited to under 100 kg.
By pairing Honda's RFC with Astrobotic's VSAT, the two companies expect to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply across lunar day-night cycles.
Astrobotic's LunaGrid service includes a deployable, sun-tracking VSAT at its core.
The feasibility study for LunaGrid will assess illumination conditions at potential LunaGrid sites, evaluate the scalability of Honda's RFC system, and define integration requirements between Honda and Astrobotic hardware and software.
The combination of Honda's RFC and Astrobotic's VSAT is expected to enhance mission resilience and support a permanent human presence on the Moon.
The joint feasibility study will explore the integration of Honda's regenerative fuel cell (RFC) system with Astrobotic’s Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT).
Astrobotic's LunaGrid service is being developed as a modular power infrastructure for a broad customer base.
Current designs for Astrobotic's LunaGrid service include a 10 kW VSAT system and a larger 50 kW VSAT-XL.
The integration of Honda's RFC with Astrobotic's infrastructure would enable construction of facilities and open opportunities for lunar industries.