Astrobotic Signs Launch Agreement with Andøya Space

Astrobotic Partners with Andøya Space to Test Lunar Lander Tech in Norway - European Spaceflight

Credit: Astrobotic / Andøya Space US-based lunar logistics company Astrobotic and Norwegian spaceport operator Andøya Space have signed a term sheet outlining the framework for a Launch Site Agreement. The agreement, once finalized, will facilitate flights of Astrobotic’s Xodiac lander testbed from the Andøya Space facilities. The Xodiac vertical takeoff, vertical landing rocket was initially developed by Masten Space Systems to simulate landing…

Astrobotic Signs Launch Agreement with Andøya Space

The first landing of a rocket on European soil might just come from an American company. Astrobotic signed an agreement with Andøya Space, allowing the Pittsburgh, PA-based startup to launch its Xodiac vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing (VTVL) vehicle from Andøya’s northern Norwegian spaceport beginning in 2026. The Xodiac vehicle, built to simulate lunar and planetary landings, has been used extensively to test flight systems and other advanced…

Andøya Space & Astrobotic Partnering for Reusable Rocket Launches

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – ANDENES, Norway – September 4, 2025 – Andøya Space and Astrobotic Technology, Inc. are pleased to announce the signing of a Term Sheet for a Launch Site Agreement. This agreement marks a significant step towards enhancing commercial space capabilities in Europe, with Astrobotic utilizing Andøya Space as a launch and landing site for its Xodiac reusable rocket campaigns. Xodiac simulates lunar and planetary landings, tests fligh…