Congressman Deluzio Tours Astrobotic, Pittsburgh-Based Space Robotics Company Focused on Lunar Missions

CARNEGIE, PA — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) toured the headquarters of Astrobotic, a local space robotics company that serves as a major logistics and infrastructure provider for America’s return to the moon. The company has a significant economic footprint in Western Pennsylvania and, through its contracts with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), supports the nation’s goals and interests in space.

“It’s great to see a Western Pennsylvania company play such an important role in American space exploration,” said Congressman Deluzio. “The innovations I saw today at Astrobotic are helping position Western PA as a critical region for America’s strategic competition in space with Communist China.”

“Astrobotic is thrilled to showcase our groundbreaking work to lead the way in commercial space innovation to Congressman Deluzio,” said John Thornton, Astrobotic CEO. “Our pioneering technologies and partnerships are shaping the future while driving innovation and economic growth right here in Western Pennsylvania. With 99% of our Griffin-1 spacecraft's 514 parts machined locally, we’re proud to highlight the region’s contributions to our next Moon mission, inspiring the next generation and expanding this region’s role in the commercial space industry.”

Astrobotic is the largest NASA contractor in Pennsylvania by revenue, with over 30 active contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense (DOD) worth over $600 million. It has 250+ full time employees, most of whom are based in Pittsburgh. Two of its larger projects, the Griffin Mission One lunar lander/spacecraft and the CubeRover-1, are 99% and 87% machined in Pennsylvania, respectively. The company’s broader economic impact extends to 158 Pennsylvania-based contractors and vendors. 

Pictures of the Congressman’s tour are available for use by the media and can be downloaded here.  

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