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Astrobotic

US
commercialFounded 2007
www.astrobotic.com
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Astrobotic was selected by Canadensys Aerospace to fly Canadensys’ lunar science and technology payload on Astrobotic’s first mission to the Moon in 2021.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralMay 20, 2019Astrobotic Signs Lunar Payload Agreement with Canadensys Aerospace

Astrobotic’s first lander mission, scheduled for launch in early 2021, is intended to operate for only eight Earth days and is not designed to survive a lunar night.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralMar 26, 2019Mixed reactions to accelerated moon plan

The SETI Institute and Astrobotic Technology, Inc. successfully mapped the interior of an ice-rich lava tube in Iceland using a LiDAR-equipped drone.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralMar 19, 2019Drone Maps Icy Lava Tube in Iceland in Preparation for Cave Exploration on the Moon and Mars

Astrobotic has developed a custom navigation software product called AstroNav for autonomous exploration and mapping of subterranean environments.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralMar 19, 2019Drone Maps Icy Lava Tube in Iceland in Preparation for Cave Exploration on the Moon and Mars

Astrobotic's lunar lander, Peregrine, is designed to deliver payloads to the Moon at a price of $1.2 million per kilogram.

Mentioned as: AstroboticOrg RelationshipMar 19, 2019Drone Maps Icy Lava Tube in Iceland in Preparation for Cave Exploration on the Moon and Mars

The Astrobotic drone was able to map the Lofthellir Lava Tube in 3D within minutes.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralMar 19, 2019Drone Maps Icy Lava Tube in Iceland in Preparation for Cave Exploration on the Moon and Mars

Astrobotic is developing advanced space robotics capabilities for lunar operations, including terrain relative navigation and mobile robotics.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralMar 19, 2019Drone Maps Icy Lava Tube in Iceland in Preparation for Cave Exploration on the Moon and Mars

CLPS will leverage private sector services, including those offered by Astrobotic, to deliver cargo shipments to the Moon.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative PlanMar 18, 2019Astrobotic Commends Strong Support for Lunar Exploration in NASA’s FY2020 Budget Request

Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander delivers payloads to the Moon at a price of $1,200,000 per kilogram.

Mentioned as: AstroboticOrg RelationshipFeb 26, 2019Astrobotic Team Selected by ESA to Study Delivery of Lunar Resources Mission

A team led by Airbus has been competitively selected by the European Space Agency to study delivery of a payload package onboard Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander around 2025.

Mentioned as: AstroboticOrg RelationshipFeb 26, 2019Astrobotic Team Selected by ESA to Study Delivery of Lunar Resources Mission

Astrobotic has been selected as a 10-year provider to deliver NASA payloads to the Moon through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralFeb 26, 2019Astrobotic Team Selected by ESA to Study Delivery of Lunar Resources Mission

Astrobotic is the only company selected by both NASA CLPS and by Airbus for this competitively awarded ESA mission study.

Mentioned as: AstroboticTechnical ProductFeb 26, 2019Astrobotic Team Selected by ESA to Study Delivery of Lunar Resources Mission

Goonhilly Earth Station Limited of the United Kingdom is a member of the ESA study team led by Airbus and Astrobotic.

Mentioned as: AstroboticOrg RelationshipFeb 26, 2019Astrobotic Team Selected by ESA to Study Delivery of Lunar Resources Mission

As Vice President of Future Missions and Technology, Jeffrey Apeldoorn will lead a portfolio of technology developments that includes Astrobotic’s $10,000,000 NASA Tipping Point award for precision planetary landing.

Mentioned as: astroboticOrg RelationshipFeb 5, 2019Astrobotic Selects Jeffrey Apeldoorn to Lead Future Missions and Technology

Jeffrey Apeldoorn will lead proposal efforts, direct novel research, and manage technical proposal teams at Astrobotic.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralFeb 5, 2019Astrobotic Selects Jeffrey Apeldoorn to Lead Future Missions and Technology

Astrobotic was competitively chosen by NASA as one of the providers for the $2,600,000,000 Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.

Mentioned as: AstroboticOrg RelationshipFeb 5, 2019Astrobotic Selects Jeffrey Apeldoorn to Lead Future Missions and Technology

Astrobotic’s lunar lander Peregrine delivers payloads to the Moon at a price of $1,200,000 per kilogram.

Mentioned as: AstroboticTechnical ProductFeb 5, 2019Astrobotic Selects Jeffrey Apeldoorn to Lead Future Missions and Technology

Astrobotic is an official partner with NASA through the Lunar CATALYST Program.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralNov 29, 2018Astrobotic Selected by NASA to be a Lunar Delivery Provider

Astrobotic has been competitively selected as a delivery provider of NASA payloads to the Moon under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract.

Mentioned as: AstroboticNarrative GeneralNov 29, 2018Astrobotic Selected by NASA to be a Lunar Delivery Provider

Astrobotic has a commercial partnership with Airbus DS and a corporate sponsorship with DHL.

Mentioned as: AstroboticTechnical ProductNov 29, 2018Astrobotic Selected by NASA to be a Lunar Delivery Provider
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