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Astrolab's FLIP rover to ride aboard Astrobotic's Griffin-1 for lunar mission

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Venturi Astrolab (Astrolab) and Astrobotic have confirmed that the Astrolab FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover will be transported to the Moon aboard Astrobotic's Griffin lander as part of Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1). The rover will be deployed at the Nobile Region near the lunar south pole, with the mission slated for late 2025. Originally designed to carry NASA's VIPER payload und

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FLIP Rover Joins Griffin-1 on Journey to the Moon

While NASA searches for a new partner for its VIPER rover, it's role on the Astrobotic Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1) will be filled by the Venturi Astrolab FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover."Astrolab shares our vision of making lunar science, exploration, and commercial activity both accessible and transformative." John Thornton, AstroboticThe FLIP rover will be deployed at the Nobile Region of the lunar south pole.“Astrobotic receiv…

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