Lunar Outpost

Overview

Builds lunar mobility and robotic infrastructure, including crewed terrain vehicles and rovers for Artemis astronauts, exploration teams, and missions in harsh off-Earth environments.

Part of the Aerospace Alley ecosystem

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Timeline

1. May 2026Funding Roundmsn.com ↗

   $30M Series B.