Arkisys Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-05 - Partnership - Orbital Robotics and Arkisys plan ISS autonomous-arm demonstrations for 2027 - Astronauts will install the arms on a NASA Astrobee to capture a second Astrobee and replace a compute module. Orbital is funding the programme, with Arkisys providing integration and platform support through its NASA Space Act Agreement. Three… - source: geekwire.com
• 2025-12-16 - Demonstration - Arkisys supports successful Astrobee technical rehearsal aboard the ISS - A 12 December ground test at USC checked JAXA’s demonstration software using a two-dimensional simulated-weightlessness setup. During the 16 December ISS rehearsal, Astrobee flew inside Kibo while Int-Ball2 monitored its flight. - source: humans-in-space.jaxa.jp
• 2025-12-08 - Demonstration - Arkisys test facility validates Enduralock OneLink docking prototype - The female connector was mounted on a Port prototype and the male half on a Motiv Space Systems robotic arm. The campaign used simulated orbital dynamics; future Cutter and Port flights remain scheduled missions. - source: enduralock.com
• 2025-12-03 - Partnership - Arkisys signs Space BD MOU for Port technology demonstrations on ISS - Space BD will provide engineering, payload integration and coordination with JAXA and NASA. Launch facilitation and component procurement are included in the proposed demonstration support. - source: einpresswire.com
• 2025-11-07 - Partnership - Arkisys and USC sign MOU to expand Astrobee space research - USC is an initial collaborator in the regional research effort built around the Astrobee testbed. The original NASA proposal included support from faculty at seven other universities. - source: today.usc.edu
• 2025-09-24 - Partnership - Arkisys takes on NASA Astrobee support through an unfunded Space Act Agreement - Arkisys will continue enabling partners to conduct technology experiments in the station’s microgravity environment. The platform comprises Bumble, Honey and Queen, together with control software and a recharging dock. - source: nasa.gov
• 2025-06-16 - Partnership - Arkisys and iBOSS join forces on student payload modules for the Port - Student teams receive a 3D-printable locker design for payload transport and robotic handling. The 2025–2026 programme includes planned prizes at a spring showcase and access to connectable interface concepts. - source: einpresswire.com
• 2024-11-13 - Contract Award - Arkisys wins SDA SBIR Phase 2 work on constellation servicing concepts - Prototype demonstrations in the company’s 1G testbed will check payload-to-bus connectivity. The effort extends a separate short-term study of commercial deorbit augmentation and pricing. - source: businessnewsthisweek.com