AstroLab is set to launch its FLEX Rover on the upcoming SpaceX Moon mission aboard Starship as soon as mid-2026. The Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover has a maximum combined rover and cargo mass of over two tons, while being nearly three times the mass of its largest predecessor.
Engineers will be able to operate FLEX remotely from Earth, and it doubles as an unpressurized rover for a crew of two astronauts on the lunar surface. It’s compatible with NASA’s requirements for its Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) and will become a standard component to the agency’s Artemis program long-term. A full-scale, fully-functional terrestrial prototype of the FLEX rover is currently undergoing testing in the California desert.
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Starship is designed to transport large amounts of cargo, including rovers, to the Moon and Mars for research and exploration. Developing sustainable outposts will require lunar logistics and transportation on the surface of the Moon, like what Astrolab offers. We look forward to working with the Astrolab team to deliver their FLEX Rover to the surface of the Moon,” said Tom Ochinero, Senior Vice President, Commercial Business, SpaceX.
