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GITAI x JAXA

GITAI (via its Japanese subsidiary) was awarded a JAXA contract in 2025 to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system for a crewed pressurized lunar rover, applying GITAI's space-robotic-arm technology to Japan's lunar exploration program.

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Type
development
Status
Activeoperating
Announced
2025-01-01
1.7 years ago
Active for
1.7 years

Who’s involved

GITAItechnology provider

US/Japanese space-robotics company building autonomous robotic arms and rovers for in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM).

HQTorrance, California, USA (and Tokyo, Japan)ict.gov.ge1 partnerships

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agencycustomer

Japan's national aerospace agency, headquartered in Chōfu, Tokyo, formed in 2003 through the merger of three predecessor organizations (ISAS, NASDA, NAL). JAXA develops launch vehicles (H3, Epsilon S), satellites, and robotic systems including the [Int-Ball](/models/int-ball) autonomous camera drone deployed aboard the ISS Kibō module. The agency operates the Space Strategy Fund (¥1 trillion) to support Japan's domestic space industry.

HQChōfu, Tokyo, Japan1 partnerships

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gitai-awarded-jaxa-contract-for-concept-study-of-robotic-arm-for-crewed-pressurized-lunar-rover-302414860.html

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