Terrestrial Landers | Masten Space Systems
Masten has demonstrated more than 600 successful flight operations across five vertical takeoff and vertical landing vehicles. These reusable rockets help mature precision landing systems, conduct plume-surface interaction tests, and validate next-generation space technologies for NASA, defense, and commercial customers.
Masten Mission 1 | Lunar South Pole - Astrobotic
This includes operations associated with the launch vehicle, spacecraft development, mission design and analysis, ground systems, payload integration and testing, lunar delivery, and post-landing operations. Join us on Masten Mission 1 or future missions to come.
Space Technology | Masten Space Systems - Astrobotic
Masten is solving the most pressing challenges in space. Our mission-enabling technologies will help enable sustainable access and utilization of the Moon, Mars, and beyond! Get in touch to implement these cutting-edge technologies for your next mission.
Rocket Engines | Masten Space Systems - Astrobotic
As experts in propulsion, we design our rocket engines for reliability, reusability, and performance. Masten’s engines have evolved with the latest technologies, assembly techniques, and propellants over the last 18+ years.
News | Masten Space Systems - Astrobotic
Aug 25, 2021 · Masten is a space infrastructure company with rocket-powered roots! Get the latest on our lunar missions, test flights and tech developments. Masten is now Astrobotic’s Propulsion & Test department.
Lunar Landers | Masten Space Systems - Astrobotic
Based on nearly two decades of vertical takeoff and vertical landing success, our lunar landers will safely deliver your payload to the lunar surface or lunar orbit. Our landers blend Masten and NASA best practices to pave the way for lunar cargo delivery and surface operations.
Masten Awarded Contract to Develop Navigation Network for the …
Jul 13, 2021 · Masten Space Systems today announced it was awarded a Phase II SBIR contract through the Air Force Research Laboratory’s AFWERX program to develop and demonstrate a lunar positioning and navigation network prototype.
Lunar Mission Services | Masten Space Systems - Astrobotic
Masten provides end-to-end lunar services for customers pursuing scientific discovery, technology demonstration, and commercialization of cislunar space. Our lunar services include everything from payload development and rocket testing to lunar delivery and surface operations.
Xelene Lunar Lander | Masten Space Systems - Astrobotic
Masten’s Xelene lunar lander will enable robotic delivery and surface operations for Masten’s first mission to the Moon in 2023. Masten is now Astrobotic’s Propulsion & Test department. More info here.
Rocket Testing | Masten Space Systems - Astrobotic
Masten has tested and iterated entry, descent, and landing technologies aboard our rocket-powered vehicles for dozens of customers. We’ve tested precision landing avionics, terrain relative navigation, hazard avoidance, guidance algorithms, and everything in between.