Motiv Space Systems

Current leadership (3)

• Chris Thayer Co-Foundersince 2014-01-01secondary-verified
• Brett Lindenfeld Co-Foundersince 2014-01-01secondary-verified
• Tom McCarthy Co-Foundersince 2014-01-01secondary-verified

Founders (3)

• Chris Thayercofounderfounded 2014-01-01
• Brett Lindenfeldcofounderfounded 2014-01-01
• Tom McCarthycofounderfounded 2014-01-01

Safety record

No incidents on record for Motiv Space Systems.

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Peer companies

• Impulse Space6 models
• Astrobotic Technology3 models
• China National Space Administration3 models
• Astroscale2 models
• China Manned Space Agency2 models
• GITAI2 models

Financial state

Reporting basis

private_reported

Lifecycle stage

early

Counterparty risk class

moderate

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Acquisitions (1)

• acquired by Rocket Lab USAfull acquisition

Sources (2)

1. https://motivss.com/ ↗
2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/motiv-space-systems-launches-xlink-the-highly-modular-cost-efficient-space-rated-robotic-arm-system-301063707.html ↗

Common questions

What is Motiv Space Systems?

Motiv Space Systems is an American space robotics company developing robotic arms and manipulation systems (xLink) for spacecraft and planetary missions, providing lightweight, radiation-hardened manipulators for NASA and commercial space applications.

Where is Motiv Space Systems based?

Motiv Space Systems is based in unknown.

What does Motiv Space Systems make?

Motiv Space Systems has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: xLink (Motiv Space Systems builds physical robots).

Where does Motiv Space Systems operate robots?

Motiv Space Systems is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Motiv Space Systems safe?

Motiv Space Systems has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.