Lunar Outpost develops technologies for space exploration and lunar operations, including rovers, lunar transportation vehicles, and robotic systems.

Lunar Outpost

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Lunar Outpost is the industry leader in space robotics, lunar surface mobility, and space resources. We are on a mission to enable an extended human presence in space while utilizing the vast resources in space to drive positive impacts here on Earth. From our five rovers headed to the Moon to explore, prospect, and establish infrastructure, to the creation of oxygen on Mars, our impact spans the solar system. Lunar Outpost’s mobility and robotic systems, ranging from our exploration-class Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (MAPP) rover to our truck-sized industrial Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), will be the workforce for the New Space economy and enable Lunar Outpost to bring the infinite value of space to benefit humanity on Earth and beyond. Through notable commercialization and amazing partnerships, Lunar Outpost creates tremendous value in the New Space economy. 

Lunar Outpost leads the Lunar Dawn team, consisting of General Motors, Goodyear, and MDA Space – the leading consortium for LTV providing mobility for Artemis astronauts, a critical component of the broader Artemis campaign that will enable a sustainable presence on the Moon. Lunar Outpost’s five upcoming lunar surface missions will make history, with our first rover set to be the first commercial rover on the Moon and the first rover in history to explore the lunar South Pole, while enabling the first sale of space resources in human history alongside many other firsts. Each of our next four rover voyages build on our capabilities and technology, all leading towards mobility and robotic systems that can reliably operate in the most extreme environments our solar system has to offer.

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In this episode of How to Make a Space Truck, we discuss why the Moon is so important to human life. From an abundance of natural resources like water ice, silicon, and Helium-3, to geopolitical ambitions and finally as a launch pad to Mars, the Moon will play a key role shaping the next decade. 

Come along for the ride! Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with the How to Make a Space Truck series. 

And follow our first mission to the Lunar South Pole on all our social media channels!

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Meet Jay Bolden, MA – Strategic Partnerships Manager at Lunar Outpost! 

With a career that spans the aerospace and defense sectors, Jay brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for space exploration to our team. After serving in the US Air Force for 8 years, Jay transitioned to NASA, where he collaborated with Astronauts, engineers, scientists, and media personalities. 

At Lunar Outpost, Jay is charged with leading our strategic partnerships and serving as a liaison with our NASA counterparts. His role as a translator between Lunar Outpost and NASA ensures that our projects advance smoothly from the drawing board to the launch pad, ultimately reaching the lunar surface. With his unique perspective as a former NASA employee, Jay helps our team anticipate challenges and navigate the complexities of space exploration. 

Jay shares, "Space is hard, and I internalize that we’re on the vanguard of making traversing the lunar surface routine. I think that is a really cool mission." His enthusiasm for our mission is matched by his admiration for the energy and focus of the Lunar Outpost team. 

At Lunar Outpost, we are explorers first. Jay adds, "Humans have always wanted to venture past the horizon, and I’m thrilled to be on the razor’s edge of this technological revolution." 

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Lunar Outpost is proud to announce the formation of the Lunar Dawn Science Council, working with Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration as the lead research organization. 

In April 2024, the Lunar Dawn Team, led by Lunar Outpost, was awarded a NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract, and we’re driving innovation by assembling a top-tier Science Council to ensure the LTV delivers maximum scientific value. 

This team of experts from academia and industry will guide the mission to elevate the quality of lunar science throughout the LTV’s decade-long operation on the Moon. “It will take the best and brightest minds to create not only the first, but most scientifically viable off-road vehicle for living and working on the Moon's surface. ASU’s dedication to unlocking new scientific frontiers and extensive global reach make them a natural leader of the Science Council,” said AJ Gemer, CTO and co-founder of Lunar Outpost. “Drawing on the expertise of these individuals will ensure the greatest scientific and exploration potential as we develop our LTV with unparalleled technical capabilities.” 

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Three years ago, history was made when NASA Administrator Bill Nelson handed Lunar Outpost CEO Justin Cyrus a $0.10 check for the first-ever sale of space resources. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in the cislunar economy. ⁠
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This seemingly small transaction carries immense significance, laying the groundwork for future legal and procedural frameworks governing space resources. ⁠
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Our MAPP rover is set to make its mark on the lunar South Pole later this year, collecting regolith for NASA and proving that space resources are a viable economic incentive for the commercial space industry. ⁠
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Lunar Outpost is revolutionizing space exploration with our cutting-edge rovers that are set to build and maintain crucial infrastructure across Earth Orbit, the lunar surface, and the Martian surface. 

Our innovative technology is the backbone of tomorrow's space outposts, capable of constructing communication networks, power grids, transportation routes, and habitats. By ensuring reliable and sustainable infrastructure, we enable future missions to focus on exploration and discovery. 

With each mission, we push the boundaries of what's possible, transforming concepts into reality. Our rovers are not just tools but pioneers, driving forward our vision of a human presence beyond Earth, building the foundation for a new era of space exploration and development. 

We are #TheNextLeap, leading the way in creating the infrastructure that will enable humanity's next steps in space. 

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Welcome to How to Make a Space Truck, presented by Lunar Outpost! In this series, we’ll teach you from concept to delivery, how to build a space truck for Astronauts on the lunar surface. Learn how it’s made and the many uses it will have on the Moon. 

In this first episode, Lunar Outpost CEO Justin Cyrus takes you through who we are, what we do, and outlines our Lunar Voyage 1 mission to the Shackleton Connecting Ridge. This mission constitutes the first commercial rover on another planetary body, the first American robotic rover on the lunar surface, and the first sale of space resources in human history. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more! 

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Today, Lunar Outpost named Castrol the lead Mission Control Center collaborator for our Lunar Voyage 1 mission slated for late 2024! 

The Mission Control Center will be the nexus of planning, decision-making, and control during Lunar Outpost’s Lunar Voyage 1. Mission Control Center operators will issue commands and monitor autonomous functions to guide the MAPP rover through its journey across a challenging environment with low sun angles, pitch-black shadows, and hazardous craters. The Mission Control Center will also play a critical role in monitoring and operating diverse commercial customer payloads onboard the rover. 

"Our collaboration with Castrol reflects a shared vision for future lunar missions and commitment to push the limits of exploration," said Justin Cyrus, CEO at Lunar Outpost. "Castrol has worked with NASA since the first Apollo missions. Having the expertise of industry leaders with space heritage will not only support our commercial goals for Lunar Voyage 1 but will also help the space industry thrive.” 

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Australia now makes lunar rovers. This achievement is made possible through the hard work of the ELO2 Consortium, co-led by Lunar Outpost Oceania and EPE, and the opportunity provided by the Australian Space Agency's Trailblazer Program. We celebrated the consortium’s accomplishments, including the design and development of Australian Made and certified lunar rover prototypes, at our Shadows on the Moon showcase.  

In front of an audience of industry professionals, government officials, and program supporters, a range of speakers, including many consortium members who contributed to the project, highlighted the new technologies and the importance of initiatives like this for Australia.  

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At Lunar Outpost, we are dedicated to providing innovative technology and services to enable a sustainable human presence in space. Our expertise in advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions is unmatched, and we are committed to driving progress in space exploration.  

From our five rovers headed to the Moon to explore, prospect, and establish infrastructure, to the creation of oxygen on Mars, our impact spans the solar system.  

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Lunar Outpost Oceania and the rest of the ELO2 Consortium have successfully completed the third and final milestone of Stage 1 for the Australian Space Agency’s Trailblazer Program: the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This critical milestone was achieved through a comprehensive presentation to the review board, consisting of industry experts and representatives from the Australian Space Agency and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration.⁠ ⁠
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Throughout Stage 1, the team has been dedicated to innovation and risk mitigation, creating four prototypes to rigorously test ideas and technologies. These prototypes have allowed the design to be refined, ensuring a more informed and lower-risk solution. ⁠
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Completing the PDR marks another significant step towards the Aussies' first lunar mission, which aims to send a rover to the Moon to autonomously collect and analyze regolith samples. This mission is critical for space resource utilization and will provide valuable insights for future space resource development and missions.⁠ ⁠
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