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Interlune Harvester

Autonomous robotic lunar excavation system designed to extract helium-3 from lunar regolith.

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Manufacturer
Interlune
Form factor
space
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Interlune Harvester, a space by Interlune (prototype). 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Autonomous robotic lunar excavation system designed to extract helium-3 from lunar regolith. NASA-funded payload development for extraction technology testing.

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

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Interlune Harvester. 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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Safety record

No incidents on record for Interlune Harvester.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/interlune-excavator-helium-3-moon-construction/
  2. https://spacenews.com/interlune-wins-nasa-contract-for-helium-3-extraction-payload/

Common questions

What is Interlune Harvester?
Autonomous robotic lunar excavation system designed to extract helium-3 from lunar regolith. NASA-funded payload development for extraction technology testing.
How much does Interlune Harvester cost?
Interlune Harvester's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Interlune Harvester from Interlune. 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 Interlune Harvester actually deployed in the real world?
Interlune Harvester 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 Interlune Harvester?
Interlune Harvester is made by Interlune, based in Seattle, Washington, USA, founded in 2020.
Can you buy Interlune Harvester?
Interlune Harvester is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Interlune Harvester?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Interlune Harvester include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, Astrobee.
How does Interlune Harvester compare to Chang'e Lander?
Interlune Harvester and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Interlune Harvester has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
What is Interlune Harvester's maturity stage?
Interlune Harvester 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 Interlune Harvester deployed?
No verified deployments of Interlune Harvester 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 Interlune Harvester safe?
Interlune Harvester 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: Unreviewed · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-07

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-07

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: space

Sources by quality tier

2
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Unclassified source

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

Methodology surface for Interlune Harvester.