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DeepSpace-2

AstroForge's third demonstration spacecraft (also known as Vestri), a 200-kg spacecraft designed to rendezvous with and land on a metallic near-Earth asteroid…

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Manufacturer
AstroForge
Form factor
other
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies DeepSpace-2, a other by AstroForge (prototype). 1 source back the record.

Overview

AstroForge's third demonstration spacecraft (also known as Vestri), a 200-kg spacecraft designed to rendezvous with and land on a metallic near-Earth asteroid to characterize its composition and quantify extractable precious metals. Planned to launch as a rideshare on Intuitive Machines' IM-3 mission in the second half of 2026.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for DeepSpace-2. 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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DeepSpace-2 on the deployment map

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Safety record

No incidents on record for DeepSpace-2.

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Sources (1)

  1. AstroForge raises 0 million · https://spacenews.com/astroforge-raises-40-million/

Common questions

What is DeepSpace-2?
AstroForge's third demonstration spacecraft (also known as Vestri), a 200-kg spacecraft designed to rendezvous with and land on a metallic near-Earth asteroid to characterize its composition and quantify extractable precious metals. Planned to launch as a rideshare on Intuitive Machines' IM-3 mission in the second half of 2026.
How much does DeepSpace-2 cost?
DeepSpace-2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for DeepSpace-2 from AstroForge. 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 DeepSpace-2 actually deployed in the real world?
DeepSpace-2 is at the prototype 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 DeepSpace-2?
DeepSpace-2 is made by AstroForge, based in Huntington Beach, California, USA, founded in 2022.
Can you buy DeepSpace-2?
DeepSpace-2 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to DeepSpace-2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to DeepSpace-2 include 10Beauty Manicure System, CleanSpark Bitcoin Mining Fleet, PillPick, Gravis Autonomous Excavator System.
How does DeepSpace-2 compare to 10Beauty Manicure System?
DeepSpace-2 and 10Beauty Manicure System (10Beauty · 6 deployments) are both other robots on the DEPLOY registry. DeepSpace-2 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is DeepSpace-2 a top other?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, DeepSpace-2 ranks in roughly the top 54% of other models tracked by the registry.
What is DeepSpace-2's maturity stage?
DeepSpace-2 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is DeepSpace-2 deployed?
No verified deployments of DeepSpace-2 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 DeepSpace-2 safe?
DeepSpace-2 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 2026-08-08

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-08

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: other

Sources by quality tier

1
unclassified
Unclassified source

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

Methodology surface for DeepSpace-2.

Recent coverage

DeepSpace-2 in third-party press

AstroForge Prepares Second Asteroid Mission - Orange County Business Journal

Jul 6, 2026

Mass Is the Easy Part, Coordination Is The Hard Part - Payload Space

Jun 8, 2026

AstroForge Completes its DeepSpace-2 Spacecraft - Payload Space

Jun 5, 2026