Spacebit

Spacebit
Description: Spacebit is an innovative space technology company specializing in lunar exploration, robotic systems, and decentralized space missions. The company is developing unique rover and payload technologies to support commercial and scientific lunar exploration initiatives, aiming to create new opportunities in the space economy.
Vision:
To become a leader in the lunar economy, providing innovative solutions for resource utilization, surface mobility, and data collection on the Moon and beyond.
Mission:
To enable commercial lunar exploration by developing autonomous robotic technologies and pioneering decentralized space missions.
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Total Funding: $: US Dollar5 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2019 : Announced plans for the Asagumo rover to be part of the first UK-led lunar mission.
  • 2020: Partnered with Astrobotic to deliver the first Spacebit rover to the Moon as part of NASA's CLPS program
  • 2021: Secured second mission to the Moon with Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, marking the first commercial company to secure two consecutive NASA CLPS delivery missions.
  • 2022 : Successfully completed ground testing for the Asagumo lunar rover.
  • 2023: Expanded partnerships for future lunar missions and payload deployment services.
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  • Asagumo Lunar Rover: A four-legged micro rover designed to explore lunar lava tubes and challenging terrains.Equipped with LiDAR systems, radiation and temperature sensors, multi-spectral cameras, and solar panels.Dimensions: 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.15 meters; Weight: 1.5 kg
  • Lunar Data-as-a-Service (DaaS): Provides commercial access to lunar surface data for research and commercial applications.
  • Payload Integration & Mission Support: End-to-end mission support for commercial lunar payloads.
  • Decentralized Space Technologies: Blockchain-based solutions for secure space transactions and data management.
  • Wheeled Rover Technology: Proprietary wheeled rover under development to carry standard NASA payload modules.Designed to support in-situ resource utilization and scientific research on the lunar surface.
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