Motiv Space Systems, Inc.

Motiv Space Systems is a space robotics company based in Pasadena, California. The company has joined the Rocket Lab family and now operates as Rocket Lab Robotics, according to its website. It designs and builds robotic systems for space missions.

The company's products include the xLink robotic arm, which the site describes as modular, scalable and flexible. Other products include ModuLink, space-capable motor controllers, and mechanisms for extreme environments. The site describes ModuLink as a space-rated robotic system. The site also lists a cold operable lunar deployable arm in technology development.

The site lists work on several space missions. Motiv built the primary robotic arm, sensors and imaging technology for the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. The OSAM-2 mission will use an xLink arm to help build a solar array more than 60 feet long in orbit. OSAM-1 satellite servicing is also listed.

ModuLink is described as able to retrieve and deliver payloads and to repair or replace satellite parts. The site says it supports in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing. Motiv's team can also add capabilities to existing space robotics platforms.

The site has a news section with articles such as The Case for Distributed Space Robotics and Fixing Space with ISAM. It also has an updates page from the Perseverance rover. The site lists career opportunities and a privacy policy.

The Pasadena office is at 350 N Halstead St, and the phone number is (626) 737-5988. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Visitors can use a form to contact the company about products and services, supplier interest, media, or job applications.