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Astrolab

Designs modular lunar rovers for exploration

Overview

Astrolab designs and builds modular rovers for lunar and extraterrestrial surface missions. Its flagship FLEX rover is a modular, reusable vehicle that can transport cargo, equipment, and crew across the Moon. The system works by using interchangeable payload modules on a shared rover chassis, allowing rapid reconfiguration for different mission profiles—from cargo delivery to astronaut transport—without needing a new vehicle. The rover is designed to be compatible with existing and planned space infrastructure, including NASA’s Artemis program, enabling integration with governmental and commercial lunar operations. What sets Astrolab apart is its emphasis on a single, adaptable platform with modular payloads that can handle a range of tasks and mission profiles, rather than many specialized, single-use machines. The company aims to enable a sustained lunar presence and expanded human activity beyond Earth by providing reliable, flexible surface mobility.

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About Astrolab

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Why Astrolab is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & AutomationIndustrial & ManufacturingGovernment & Public SectorAerospace

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hawthorne, CA

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Astrolab won a $219 million NASA task order in May 2026, funding CLV-1 development.
  • NASA says Astrolab delivered a CLV-1 mockup and remains on schedule through December 2026.
  • LUMIS launches Astrolab beyond rovers into lunar power, communications, and data services.

What critics are saying

  • Astrolab depends on NASA milestones; December 2026 design review and 2028 delivery slip kills revenue.
  • FLIP rides Voyager Griffin-1 no earlier than January 2027; launch delays stall validation.
  • Starship and Griffin launch failures strand Astrolab's roadmap, threatening the entire lunar business.

What makes Astrolab unique

  • Astrolab combines FLEX rovers with LUMIS infrastructure, creating lunar mobility and utilities together.
  • NASA selected Astrolab in May 2026 for CLV-1, validating its FLEX architecture.
  • Venturi Space supplies wheels and batteries, giving Astrolab proven hardware reuse leverage.

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