ACityDiscount - Restaurant Equipment and Restaurant Supply
ACityDiscount - Restaurant Equipment and Restaurant Supply

Congratulations to Astrolab: NASA Awards Contract

NASA Selects the CLV-1 for the Artemis Campaign

A major milestone has arrived for space exploration. NASA has officially selected Astrolab's Crewed Lunar Vehicle (CLV-1) to support the Artemis campaign — marking a pivotal step in humanity's sustained return to the Moon.

The CLV-1 is purpose-built for the lunar surface. Engineered to transport astronauts, carry critical supplies, and enable remote operations across terrain no road has ever touched, this rover represents the cutting edge of off-world mobility. With a targeted delivery window of 2028, the contract puts Astrolab at the forefront of the next chapter in lunar exploration.

More Than a Machine

What makes this achievement remarkable is not just the technology — it's the vision behind it. The Astrolab team has spent years designing a vehicle capable of operating in one of the most unforgiving environments in the solar system.

The CLV-1 isn't just a rover. It's a platform for science, logistics, and crewed exploration that will extend the range and capability of Artemis astronauts far beyond the landing site.

What the CLV-1 Is Built to Do

Designed for the demands of lunar surface operations, the CLV-1 will:

  1. Transport astronauts safely across the Moon's surface.
  2. Carry critical supplies and mission equipment.
  3. Support remote operations independent of crew presence.
  4. Extend the operational reach of the Artemis campaign beyond the landing zone.

With first delivery targeted for 2028, the timeline puts Astrolab squarely in the critical path of NASA's next era of human lunar exploration.

A Win for the Entire Space Community

This isn't just a commercial win — it's a testament to what a focused, visionary team can accomplish when they set their sights on the Moon and refuse to look away.

Bold, disciplined engineering like this moves the entire human spaceflight community forward. It raises the bar for what's possible and demonstrates that the next generation of space infrastructure will be built by teams willing to solve the hardest problems.

Congratulations, Astrolab

As we look toward 2028 and beyond, we want to extend our sincere congratulations to everyone at Astrolab. The CLV-1 represents the kind of bold, focused engineering that moves the entire human spaceflight community forward.

Well done — the Moon awaits.