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's CubeRover has been engineered to work alongside Astrobotic’s lunar landers for long-range communications.
Astrobotic and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division have entered into a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA).
Astrobotic's Xodiac and Xogdor-class vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing (VTVL) rockets will be used to flight test new liquid rocket engines and integrated systems.
The partnership is expected to achieve mutually beneficial goals by leveraging complementary skillsets between Astrobotic and AFRL.
The CRADA provides Astrobotic access to AFRL's facilities on 'Rocket Ridge' at Edwards AFB.
Astrobotic and AFRL will collaborate on the development of advanced liquid rocket engines and rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) technologies.
Astrobotic will use its reusable rockets for on-base rocket flight testing under the CRADA.
Astrobotic will co-locate parts of its Propulsion & Test department with AFRL experts at Edwards Air Force Base.
Astrobotic named its lunar lander 'Peregrine' to represent agility in adapting to challenges.
John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic, stated that they are progressing well in the investigation.
Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander did not reach the Moon due to a propellant leak after its launch on January 8.
Griffin is Astrobotic's next lander, which will carry NASA’s VIPER lunar rover to the Moon.
Astrobotic hired new experts, including Steve Clarke and Frank Peri, to assist with Griffin.
Astrobotic established a failure investigation board to determine the root cause of the Peregrine propellant leak.
The key goal of hiring new experts is to enhance Astrobotic's access to experience in lander and spacecraft development.
Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander launched on 2024-01-08 on the first flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur.
Astrobotic Technology Inc., of Pittsburgh was awarded a contract to provide flight and payload integration services.
The awarded companies include Aerostar International, Angstrom Designs, Astrobotic Technology, and Astro Digital US.
Astrobotic Technology Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was awarded a contract to provide services through demonstrated commercial capabilities.
Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander suffered a propellant leak and failed to attempt a lunar landing.