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 has tentatively scheduled Griffin-1’s launch for late 2026.
Astrobotic revealed its assembled Griffin-1 lunar lander in Pittsburgh.
Voyager Technologies acquired Astrobotic in a deal worth up to $300 million.
Astrobotic launched its Peregrine lander in early 2024, but a propellant leak prevented it from reaching the moon and the spacecraft burned up in Earth’s atmosphere.
After booster separation, Astrobotic's Mission Control Center in Pittsburgh will control Griffin-1.
Astrobotic Technology has unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Astrobotic sourced 99% of the hundreds of complex components used to build Griffin-1 from within Pennsylvania.
Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lander is nearing the end of final assembly.
Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lander will go to California for environmental testing next week.
NASA recently designated Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lunar lander as Moon Base II.
The Voyager Technologies acquisition of Astrobotic Technology requires customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close by early July 2026.
Voyager Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology for up to approximately $300 million in cash and stock, including contingent consideration.
The Voyager Technologies and Astrobotic Technology combination will span mission management, communications, propulsion, surface delivery via the Peregrine and Griffin landers, surface power through LunaGrid, and habitation through Max Space.
Astrobotic Technology holds contracts under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
Astrobotic Technology operates from facilities in Pittsburgh and Mojave, California.
Astrobotic will join Voyager Technologies after the acquisition approval process is completed.
Voyager Technologies plans to acquire Astrobotic for up to $300 million.
Astrobotic develops technologies for lunar exploration and is one of the best-known operators in the Artemis ecosystem.
Astrobotic's Griffin Mission One is expected to launch on Falcon Heavy no earlier than November 2026.
Moon Base II is planned for 2026 and will deliver more than 1,100 pounds of cargo on Astrobotic’s Griffin lander, including Astrolab’s FLIP rover.