£800,000 awarded to equip the UK with capabilities for inspecting, protecting, and repairing vital assets beyond Earth.

Written By Josh Royles

Led by Lodestar Space in partnership with Momentus Space, Growbotics and University of Glasgow as part of the National Space Innovation Programme.  

Lodestar Space will develop a platform-agnostic modular robotic arm to perform contact dependent dynamic space operations. Intended for flight on Momentus Space’s Vigoride platform, the partnership also involves Growbotics and the University of Glasgow to equip the UK with sovereign capabilities for inspecting, protecting, and repairing vital assets beyond Earth.

Originally published on 22nd July 2024

Josh Royles
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