CLV-1 crewed lunar vehicle
Moon rover for NASA's Artemis astronauts
California company building Moon rovers large enough to carry cargo or astronauts. NASA picked its rover for Artemis in 2026, and a smaller test rover, FLIP, is set to fly on Astrobotic's Griffin lander.
No funding rounds have been confirmed from a primary or reputable source yet, so the stage shown is provisional.
Products, by altitude
The Moon · 384,400 km from Earth
In development ![]()
In development ![]()
FLEX rover
Large Moon rover hauling cargo or two astronauts
Testing ![]()
FLIP rover
Test rover heading to the Moon's south pole
Government awards
| Date | Agency | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | NASA | Lunar Terrain Vehicle task order (CLV-1 crewed rover) | $219M1 |
Milestones
- May 2026 NASA awarded Astrolab a $219 million lunar terrain vehicle contract.1
- Feb 2025 Its FLIP rover was added to Astrobotic's Griffin-1 mission to the lunar south pole. Company statement2
- Apr 2024 NASA picked Astrolab for lunar terrain vehicle feasibility work.3
- Nov 2023 Said it had signed over $160 million in customer contracts for its first FLEX mission, planned to land on a SpaceX Starship. Company statement4
Sources
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