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A New Era in Space Operations

As humanity expands its reach within and across space, the ability to robotically assemble, service and manufacture assets in space will be essential for safety and sustainability.
 

For more than two decades, Maxar robotics have empowered innovative commercial and government programs, including robotic arms on six of NASA’s Mars rovers and landers, which rely on Maxar robotic arms to dig, drill, sample and explore the Martian surface.

Video: SPIDER demonstration at Maxar’s Pasadena Facility, November 2022.

Capabilities and Solutions

On-orbit

In partnership with NASA, Maxar is building robotic systems to demo on-orbit assembly, service and refuel a satellite, and explore the Moon as part of the Artemis program.

Planetary

Maxar robotic capabilities will be demonstrated during NASA’s SAMPLR mission on the lunar surface, such as gathering geotechnical data and collecting regolith. Part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, this mission supports NASA's Artemis program to establish a long-term presence at the Moon.

Missions include:

  • Spirit Rover
  • Opportunity Rover
  • Curiosity Rover
  • Phoenix Lander
  • Insight Lander
  • Perseverance Rover
  • Outpost

Full Service Provider

From systems and software to testing and operations, Maxar has extensive experience integrating in-house robotics and spacecraft systems for turn key solutions. We combine our long heritage of providing space infrastructure with a commercial mindset.

Heritage

Our Robotics missions have more than 42 arm years in space, more than any other company. With more robotics professionals on our team than any other U.S.-based company, Maxar continues to lead the industry with experience and reliability. For example, Maxar has 6 robotic arms on Mars.

  • Spirit Rover
  • Opportunity Rover
  • Curiosity Rover
  • Phoenix Lander
  • Insight Lander
  • Perseverance Rover
  • Outpost

Photo Credit: DARPA

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Learn more about Maxar robotics capabilities and missions on-orbit, the Moon, and beyond.

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