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Astrobotic Griffin-1 Mission Update
Griffin-1 Mission UpdateGriffin-1 continues to gain momentum on the path to deliver Astrolab’s FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover, Astrobotic’s own CubeRover, and several additional payloads to the Moon. Read on for updates on integration, payloads, and software testing.Propulsion IntegrationGriffin-1’s propulsion architecture centers around four high-performance Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel (COPV) propellant tanks engineered to be both lightweight and structurally…
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Tiny, Mighty, Moon-bound: CubeRover Patch & Merch HERE!
SHOP NOWCelebrate CubeRover with fun merch for humans big, small, and even furry. Posters, totes, tees, notebooks…it’s all here and ready for liftoff. 🚀🐾 Snag your favorites and bring a bit of lunar adventure down to Earth. LATEST CUBEROVER NEWS! Astrobotic’s CubeRover-1 lunar rover successfully completed its acceptance test campaign and has been deemed ready for flight to the lunar south…
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NASA
Astrobotic’s CubeRover is Flight-Ready for Lunar Mission
Astrobotic announced today their CubeRover-1 lunar rover successfully completed its acceptance test campaign and has been deemed ready for flight to the lunar south pole aboard Astrobotic’s upcoming Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1). The test campaign put the company’s shoebox-sized CubeRover through its paces, passing a battery of industry-standard tests including thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing to prove the rover can survive as well…
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Astrobotic Lunar Wireless Charger System Qualifiedfor Flight
Astrobotic has successfully completed flight model acceptance testing of its cutting-edge wireless charging system for the lunar environment, marking a major advancement in enabling sustained operations on the Moon. This breakthrough technology is designed to deliver reliable, high-efficiency power transfer in the extreme conditions of the lunar surface, bringing Astrobotic closer to providing commercial power solutions for future lunar missions.Developed…
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Spacefarer & CubeRover Joint Lunar Rover Demonstration Aboard Griffin-1
Mission Control and Astrobotic are partnering for a joint rover demonstration mission on the Moon. Astrobotic’s CubeRover™ integrated with Mission Control’s Spacefarer™ operations platform will travel to the lunar south pole on Astrobotic’s first upcoming Griffin lander mission. Astrobotic’s CubeRover is a scalable rover designed to traverse multiple kilometers across planetary bodies and accommodate a vast variety of payloads. Mission Control’s…
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CubeRover and Spacefarer Manifested Aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin Mission One to the Moon
What: Mission Control and Astrobotic will announce a groundbreaking partnership for a joint rover demonstration mission to the Moon. The CubeRover™, developed by Astrobotic, will be integrated with Mission Control’s Spacefarer™ operations platform and flown aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin-1. When: Monday, April 8, 2024 from 4:00pm-4:30pm MT Where: Space Symposium 2024, Colorado Springs* The Broadmoor Hotel – 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906,…
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CubeRover and Spacefarer Manifested Aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin Mission One to the Moon
What: Mission Control and Astrobotic will announce a groundbreaking partnership for a joint rover demonstration mission to the Moon. The CubeRover™, developed by Astrobotic, will be integrated with Mission Control’s Spacefarer™ operations platform and flown aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin-1. When: Monday, April 8, 2024 from 4:00pm-4:30pm MT Where: Space Symposium 2024, Colorado Springs* The Broadmoor Hotel – 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs,…
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NASA
Beep beep – CubeRover drives at NASA KSC!
CubeRover delivered to NASA Kennedy Space CenterWe recently visited NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Swamp Works to deliver CubeRover hardware. Developed under a NASA SBIR Phase II Extension contract, this delivery marks the culmination of a multiyear contract that funded the development of CubeRover from inception.At NASA KSC, the team drove CubeRover in a large lab simulating the harsh, abrasive nature…
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Two Spacecraft Developments Well Underway at Astrobotic
It’s never been a more exciting time at Astrobotic’s 50,000 square foot lunar logistics headquarters. We have two lunar landers currently under construction, and with multiple clean rooms and labs, the capacity to accommodate even more. A future of frequent, affordable lunar missions is at the nation’s doorstep.With all NASA CLPS payloads tested and integrated on Peregrine’s flight decks, the Astrobotic…
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Learn about how CubeRovers can Support your PRISM-2 Proposal
Astrobotic is hosting an exciting webinar on Wednesday, July 14th to learn more about how Astrobotic can provide surface mobility for your science suites for NASA’s PRISM-2 solicitation.The webinar will last approximately one hour and will be the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you have about our rover capabilities and integration considerations for your instrument regarding the upcoming PRISM…
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