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Voyager Technologies has a new ambition: deploying robots in space.
What’s happening:
- Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) has won a new mission management contract from Icarus Robotics to test their free flying robotic platform known as Joyride in low Earth orbit
Why it matters:
- Icarus Robotics has developed autonomous robots that are purpose built for space and are aiming to be capable of performing inspection and monitoring tasks inside of space stations and low gravity environments
Going deeper:
- Voyager Technologies will oversee payload integration, launch coordinator and mission execution as part of the new deal with Icarus Robotics
- Icarus Robotics has publicly stated they are planning to use Voyager Technologies to validate their Joyride hardware in low Earth orbit prior to being able to eventually deploy Joyride for robotic labour and constructions tasks in orbit at commercial scale
