Astrobotic Technology

[ACTIVE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Est. 2007 · 3 models registered · 1 deployments

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Astrobotic Technology: 3 models, 1 deployment across 1 region. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

3

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Astrobotic Technology is a US lunar-logistics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, maker of the Peregrine and Griffin landers and the CubeRover line (Nasa CLPS partner). The Peregrine Mission One launched in January 2024 as the first US commercial lunar lander, though it experienced a propulsion anomaly.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 16.0%

Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

Key Facts

FocusUS lunar-logistics company
RobotMaker of the Peregrine and Griffin landers and the CubeRover line
CustomersNASA CLPS provider

Safety & Regulatory Posture

1 entry
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Astrobotic Technology.

Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls

  • CLPS Task Order 2-AB[filed]US Federal

    CLPS Task Order 2-ABother · othergrantedLinked models: Peregrine Lander

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

William L. "Red" Whittakerreported, not verified

Chief Scientist

John Thorntonsecondary-verified

CEO

Founding Team

William L. "Red" Whittaker[Founder]

cofounder · founded 2007-01-01 · no longer at company · RedZone Robotics

John Thornton[Founder]

cofounder · founded 2007-01-01 · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

William L. "Red" WhittakerFounder & Executive Chairman

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Astrobotic Technology - 1 deploymentAstrobotic Technology

Platform Models

3 entries

Deployments

1 entry

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

10 entries
What is Astrobotic Technology?

Astrobotic Technology is a US lunar-logistics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, maker of the Peregrine and Griffin landers and the CubeRover line (Nasa CLPS partner). The Peregrine Mission One launched in January 2024 as the first US commercial lunar lander, though it experienced a propulsion anomaly.

What does Astrobotic Technology make?

Astrobotic Technology has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: CubeRover, Griffin, Peregrine Lander (Astrobotic Technology builds physical robots).

Who competes with Astrobotic Technology?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Astrobotic Technology building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, China National Space Administration, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Who is the CEO of Astrobotic Technology?

John Thornton is the ceo of Astrobotic Technology, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Astrobotic Technology headquartered?

Astrobotic Technology is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Where does Astrobotic Technology operate robots?

Astrobotic Technology operates 1 verified deployment, including at The Moon.

How many robots has Astrobotic Technology deployed?

DEPLOY has 1 verified Astrobotic Technology deployment on record at sites including The Moon. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Astrobotic Technology a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Astrobotic Technology ranks in roughly the top 84% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Astrobotic Technology founded?

Astrobotic Technology was founded in 2007.

Is Astrobotic Technology safe?

Astrobotic Technology has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.