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Griffin

spaceresearchby Astrobotic Technology

Astrobotic's Griffin is a large lunar lander designed for higher payload capacities; Griffin Mission One is set to deliver Astrobotic's CubeRover to the Moon…

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Manufacturer
Astrobotic Technology
Form factor
space
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Griffin, a space by Astrobotic Technology (research). 1 source back the record.

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Key facts

Class

lunar lander

Mission

Griffin Mission One

Launch date

no earlier than December 2025

Payload

higher payload capacities

Specs

Class

lunar lander

Mission

Griffin Mission One

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Griffin. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Griffin.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrobotic_Technology

Common questions

What is Griffin?
Astrobotic's Griffin is a large lunar lander designed for higher payload capacities; Griffin Mission One is set to deliver Astrobotic's CubeRover to the Moon (launch no earlier than December 2025).
How much does Griffin cost?
Griffin's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Griffin from Astrobotic Technology. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Griffin actually deployed in the real world?
Griffin is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Griffin?
Griffin is made by Astrobotic Technology, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, founded in 2007.
Can you buy Griffin?
Griffin is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Griffin?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Griffin include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.
How does Griffin compare to Chang'e Lander?
Griffin and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Griffin has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Griffin a top space?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Griffin ranks in roughly the top 17% of space models tracked by the registry.
What is Griffin's maturity stage?
Griffin is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is Griffin deployed?
No verified deployments of Griffin are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Griffin safe?
Griffin 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.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: space

Sources by quality tier

1
knowledge-base
Knowledge base

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

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Recent coverage

Griffin in third-party press

Ken Griffin Spending $3B To Bring Carnegie Mellon Campus To Miami

Sep 30, 2026

Ken Griffin donating $3B to Carnegie Mellon

Sep 30, 2026

Ken Griffin pledged a record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon — including a new Miami campus

Sep 30, 2026