Astrobotic Technology
Short answer
Astrobotic is an American company developing lunar delivery and related technologies, including robotic landers intended to carry customer payloads to the Moon.
Frequently asked questions
What is Astrobotic Technology?
Astrobotic is an American company developing lunar delivery and related technologies, including robotic landers intended to carry customer payloads to the Moon.
When was Astrobotic founded?
2007 is the company founding year. Peregrine Mission One flew in January 2024 and did not land on the Moon.
How did Astrobotic develop?
Peregrine Mission One launched on January 8, 2024, aboard the first flight of ULA’s Vulcan rocket. A propulsion-system anomaly prevented the planned lunar landing, and the spacecraft re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on January 18. The mission belongs in history as an attempted lunar delivery that produced operational experience, not as a successful Moon landing.
Did Peregrine Mission One land on the Moon?
No. A propulsion-system anomaly prevented the intended landing. Peregrine re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on January 18, 2024.
Why does Astrobotic matter in space history?
Astrobotic is part of the effort to make lunar transportation a purchased service. Its early mission shows both the opportunity and technical risk in that model.