Astroport UTIPA Excavator, Astroport Space Technologies Inc., spacetech, San Antonio, Texas, USA

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Developer - Astroport Space Technologies Inc.

 

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"Industrializing the Moon: Following Successful Lunar Excavator Demo, Astroport Space Technologies and Astrolab Sign MOU to Deliver Critical Lunar Infrastructure"

February 3, 2026

 

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Astroport 2026 Operational UTIPA Excavator Demo

Feb 4, 2026

Astroport Space TechnologiesLunar Site Preparation Operational DemonstrationUniversal Tool Implement Payload Adaptor (UTIPA)Astroport UTIPA Excavator Integration with FLEX Rover

The objective of this demonstration was to measure nominal excavation output only. Future testing will measure excavation performance in various consolidated regolith densities.

 

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Article "Robotic ‘industrial workhorse’ designed for construction on moon passes field test"
A field demonstration of a specialized lunar excavator payload was conducted.

by Mrigakshi Dixit
March 2, 2026

 

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Article "You Can Now Rent This Robot For $1,000 Per Day"

by John Koetsier
March 2, 2026