Moon Express

Moon Express is a commercial lunar exploration company focused on expanding Earth's economic sphere to the Moon through robotic spacecraft missions and resource utilization. The company designs scalable robotic spacecraft capable of reaching the Moon and other solar system destinations, offering commercial missions of opportunity and MX Explorer systems for charter at lower costs than traditional space programs. These spacecraft support scientific research, lunar resource prospecting, and commercial payload delivery services. The company aims to unlock lunar resources including helium-3, rare earth elements, and water ice for the benefit of humanity, while pioneering commercial space transportation and exploration capabilities. By providing affordable access to lunar surface operations, Moon Express enables academic institutions, government agencies, and private enterprises to conduct lunar science and commerce. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cape Canaveral, United States, the company has raised approximately $61.8M in Series B funding from investors including Founders Fund, Space Florida, Minerva Capital Group, Autodesk, and Graph Ventures.