Mission renamed
The vehicle originally designated Griffin‑1 for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program has been rebranded as Moon Base 2 by the agency, reflecting its role in future lunar infrastructure.
Environmental testing in California
Astrobotic is conducting a series of environmental and stress tests at its California facility to verify that the lander can survive the harsh lunar environment before it is shipped for launch.
Launch timeline
The launch is planned for the end of 2026. Upon successful completion of the tests, the lander will be integrated with its payload for a NASA lunar mission.
Implications for CLPS
This effort reinforces Astrobotic’s partnership with NASA under the CLPS framework, which contracts commercial providers to deliver cargo to the Moon and supports the development of a sustainable lunar presence.