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technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Griffin-1 Lander Nears Final Lunar Tests Ahead of 2026 Launch

Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 lunar lander, with a 650 kg payload, is nearing environmental testing at NASA’s JPL in California after final integration in Pittsburgh; its main payload, Astrolab’s FLIP rover, is undergoing tests and will rendezvous at Cape Canaveral for final integration ahead of a late-2026 Falcon Heavy launch, marking a key milestone in Moon Base 2 planning and Peregrine’s legacy as Astrobotic advances with Voyager Technologies’ acquisition.

via Spaceflight Now|

#astrobotic #flip #griffin-1

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Voyager to Acquire Astrobotic to Accelerate Lunar Infrastructure Plans

Voyager Technologies announced an agreement to acquire Astrobotic for up to $300 million, consisting of $162 million in cash and stock, plus $9 million in assumed debt and up to $129 million in milestone-based earnouts, with closing expected in July pending regulatory approvals. Astrobotic, known for its Peregrine lunar lander (which failed to achieve a landing during NASA’s CLPS mission) and the Griffin program, will continue operating from Pittsburgh as Voyager builds a comprehensive lunar-infrastructure platform. The deal aligns with NASA’s Artemis Moon-base ambitions and maintains ongoing CLPS contracts and Astrobotic’s work on lunar and suborbital technologies, including LunaGrid and reusable vehicles.

via SpaceNews|

#astrobotic #business #clps