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No more Astrobotics. Just Voyager Technologies.

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I wonder what drove Astrobotics to this deal.
Voyager completes acquisition of Astrobotic
Voyager Technologies has completed its acquisition of lunar infrastructure company Astrobotic weeks after it won two NASA lunar lander missions.
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July 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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NASA Selects Astrobotic For Moon Missions

#Astrobotic secured two #NASA CLPS task orders to fly two Peregrine landers to the #Moon by late 2028.

🔗 https://spacewatch.global/2026/07/astrobotics-peregrine-lander-to-deliver-two-nasa-clps-moon-base-missions-in-2028/

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July 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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2026-07-01 02:46:11 - NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced: NASA has awarded contracts for unmanned lunar landers to Astrobotics, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines under the Moon Base Program.
June 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Nach dem Peregrine-Desaster 2024 zeigt Astrobotic den neuen Mondlander Griffin-1 – mit doppelt gesichertem Kraftstoffsystem und ESA-Hardware an Bord.
Nach dem Peregrine-Desaster 2024 zeigt Astrobotic den neuen Mondlander Griffin-1 – mit doppelt gesichertem Kraftstoffsystem und ESA-Hardware an Bord.
Griffin-1: Astrobotics zweiter Versuch, den Mond zu erreichen
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June 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Denver-based Voyager Technologies buying Astrobotics.

The move is in pursuit of NASA's Artemis lunar program. The Astrobiotics Moon Base headquarters in Pittsburgh will serve as the center of Voyager's lunar program

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Astrobotics news release ITTSBURGH, June 2, 2026 — Astrobotic Technology, Inc., America’s pioneer in commercial lunar delivery, lunar power, reusable rocketry, today announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG). The transaction marks a major milestone in Astrobotic’s nearly two‑decade mission to make the Moon accessible and to build the infrastructure needed for a continuous U.S. presence on the lunar surface. Under the agreement, Astrobotic will become a core pillar of Voyager’s strategic lunar initiative, providing the hardware, systems and operational capabilities required to land on the Moon, sustain life there, and perform critical work on the surface. “From Day One, Astrobotic set out to prove that commercial companies can deliver to the lunar surface,” said John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic. “Joining Voyager provides the scale, resources, and long-term commitment our mission calls for. Our team, our technology, and our homes in Pittsburgh and Mojave remain at the center of what we’re building. Together with Voyager, we can accelerate the timeline for establishing America's Moon Base.” Voyager intends to accelerate investment to scale Astrobotic’s programs, including lunar and reusable rocket programs, key elements needed to support NASA’s Artemis program and Administrator Jared Isaacman’s goal of a permanent U.S. presence on the Moon by 2028. With the acquisition, Voyager will become a lunar platform, with capabilities that span the full arc of lunar operations, including: • Mission management, communications, and propulsion, • Surface delivery through Astrobotic’s Peregrine and Griffin landers, • Surface power via Astrobotic’s LunaGrid solar distribution system, • Long‑duration habitation through Voyager’s investment in Max Space, • Dust mitigation with Voyager’s clear‑dust repellent coating, and • In‑situ resource utilization technologies Astrobotic’s Moon Base headquarters in Pittsburgh will beco… DENVER—June 2, 2026—Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) signed an agreement to acquire Astrobotic Technology, Inc., the Pittsburgh-based pioneer of commercial lunar delivery, lunar power and reusable rockets. Astrobotic is a key strategic acquisition in the company’s lunar initiative road map: the hardware and operational capability to land on the lunar surface, sustain life and execute critical missions. “We are building the infrastructure foundation that will make America’s permanent presence on the Moon a reality,” said Dylan Taylor, Chairman & CEO, Voyager. "Achieving that vision requires robust operational systems that match the resilience necessary for critical, repeatable missions. With Astrobotic, Voyager is now a lunar platform that will have capability at every infrastructure layer needed to put Americans on the lunar surface and keep them there.” The acquisition directly supports NASA’s Artemis program and Administrator Jared Isaacman’s commitment to a permanent American presence on the Moon by 2028. Voyager intends to accelerate investment to scale Astrobotic’s lunar and reusable rocket programs in support of America’s Moon Base plans. Following Voyager’s strategic investment in Max Space’s expandable habitat architecture, the company’s capabilities will span the full arc of lunar operation. This includes lunar mission management, communications and propulsion; surface delivery via Astrobotic's Peregrine and Griffin landers; surface power through Astrobotic's LunaGrid solar distribution system; long-duration habitation through Max Space; dust mitigation with Voyager’s clear-dust repellent coating; and in-situ resource production. "Astrobotic was built to prove that commercial companies can deliver to the Moon," said John Thornton, CEO, Astrobotic. "Joining Voyager gives that mission the scale and long-term commitment it has been building toward for nearly two decades. Our team, our technology and our homes in Pittsburgh and Mojave remain at the c…
June 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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🌌 This is the universe texting you: come explore me.

NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an…

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Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony. NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The University of Alabama Team Astrobotics received first place in the On-Site Mining Award. At left is retired NASA astronaut Jerry Ross. At right is Rob Mueller, lead mining judge. More than 40 student teams from colleges and universities around the U.S. participated in the competition, May 14-18, by using their minin
May 29, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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🚀 Space never looked this mind-blowing.

NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at…

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Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony. NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The University of Alabama Team Astrobotics received the Efficient Use of Communications Power Award. At left is retired NASA astronaut Jerry Ross. At right is Kurt Leucht, a NASA engineer in Swamp Works and event emcee. More than 40 student teams from colleges and universities around the U.S. participated in the competi
May 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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🌌 This is the universe texting you: come explore me.

NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at…

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Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony. NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The University of Alabama Team Astrobotics received the top award, the Joe Kosmo Award for Excellence, which is given to the team that scores the most points during the competition. At far left in front is retired NASA astronaut Jerry Ross. At far right is Richard Johanboeke, NASA education specialist and project manage
May 20, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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🔭 THIS is what the universe actually looks like.

NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at…

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Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony. NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The University of Alabama Team Astrobotics received first place in the Caterpillar Award for Autonomy. At left is retired NASA astronaut Jerry Ross. At right is Eric Reiners, program manager with the Innovation & Technology Development Division of Caterpillar Inc. More than 40 student teams from colleges and universitie
May 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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🌠 Warning: may cause existential wonder.

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Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony. NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The University of Alabama Team Astrobotics received first place in the Outreach Project category. At left is retired NASA astronaut Jerry Ross. At right is Bethanne Hull, NASA Education specialist and lead Outreach Project judge. More than 40 student teams from colleges and universities around the U.S. participated in t
May 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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#RDRE #Astrobotics

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Astrobotic Breaks Records for Hot Firing Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE)
YouTube video by Astrobotic
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April 25, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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#RDRE #Astrobotics

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April 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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#mwgic #2026 #Space #Rocket #Engine #RocketScience

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Astrobotic's Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test
The cutting-edge propulsion system could be used to power rockets to the Moon and beyond.
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April 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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"Space startup #Astrobotic put its rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) to the test for the first time, demonstrating a potentially groundbreaking technology that generates thrust by supersonic combustion."

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Astrobotic's Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test
The cutting-edge propulsion system could be used to power rockets to the Moon and beyond.
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April 25, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Astrobotic’s Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test gizmodo.com/astrobotics-...
Astrobotic's Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test
The cutting-edge propulsion system could be used to power rockets to the Moon and beyond.
gizmodo.com
April 25, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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Astrobotic's Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test https://gizmodo.com/astrobotics-detonation-engine-fires-4000-pounds-of-thrust-in-wild-new-demonstration-2000750533
Astrobotic's Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test
The cutting-edge propulsion system could be used to power rockets to the Moon and beyond.
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April 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Astrobotic’s latest lunar lander on track for 2026 launch

https://triblive.com/business/astrobotics-latest-lunar-lander-on-track-for-2026-launch/
April 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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It’s still a waste of money though. Like his point was valid

Unnecessary red tape and a lack of accountability led to it. As well as contractors that meant any delay means team retention costs for idle work

Griffin was delayed by NASA for additional work not by Astrobotics too
March 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Pennsylvania’s Attorney General and others accuse GoFundMe of misconduct. The allegations involve delayed fund transfers and difficulty accessing donations. The case coincides with reports on measles cases and space program updates.
GoFundMe accused of misconduct by Pa. AG, others | Today in Pa.
Measles in Pennsylvania. GoFundMe accusations. Post-Gazette, WARN. Astrobotics, Artemis program.
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March 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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My art is going to the moon! Feels a bit weird to be celebrating when the world feels on fire, but as many of you, as people that look up to the moon to find comfort, knowing thah a piece of me will be there, brings me joy today #sciart #moon #art
Image of the disk carrying the nanofiches of astrobotics and the lunar codex among them. Text says My art is going to the moon, underneath Lunar codex Polaris, Griffin-1 mission, Lunar south pole Image of a golden engraved nanofiche on the tip of a finger, being the nanofiche same size. Text says, The lunar codex is a series of time capsules archiving art, literature, and cultural data from around the world. Etched on nanofiche, they are launched into space and stored in craters of the moon. It includes work from 262 countries and territories, making it the most extensive cultural record ever sent to the Moon. The project aims to preserve humanity's creative legacy against Earth- bound risks. A time capsule for future generations AstroGLPH Griffin-1 - Astrobotics AstroGLPH aboard the Griffin lander, will include contributions from Astrobotics data and document library, content from the reimagined Library of Alexandria, select archives from the Lunar Codex, historical documents and designs from the Rochester Institute of Technology for the Apollo programs guidance computer enabling the first man to walk the Moon, Meredith Wilson miracle on 34th street musical, long nows language codec to translate every language in the world, and more A view of the 7 selected posters
September 25, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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Astrobotics spacecraft cleanroom with the skeletal structure of a lunar lander in the foreground.
July 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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“UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition” — UA News Center

#RoboticsNews #Robotics #Competition
White text on a brown background reads, “UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition”. Underneath, UA News Center is listed as the source.
June 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Astrobotic’s CubeRover is Flight-Ready for Lunar Mission
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Astrobotic's CubeRover is Flight-Ready for Lunar Mission | Astrobotic
Pittsburgh, PA – June 11, 2025 – Astrobotic announced today their CubeRover-1 lunar rover successfully completed its acceptance test campaign and has been
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June 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Wireless charging is coming to the Moon!

WiBotics, Bosch, and Astrobotics are working on a wirelessly charged rover for the Moon. The process will give these smaller rovers more maneuverability without the need of solar panels and maybe survive night.

Read more: www.techbriefs.com/component/co...
Wireless Charging for Lunar Robots
See how WiBotic — a maker of wireless charging and fleet energy management technologies — is preparing robots for the Moon.
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April 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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À mon avis, au vu du calendrier, ils n’iront pas jusqu’à modifier l’architecture globale de leur atterrisseur. Ça serait prendre bien 2-3 ans de retard.

Mais si une troisième fois ça ne fonctionne pas, ils passeront sans doute à leur prochain atterrisseur, comme l’a fait Astrobotics.
March 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM