Motiv Space Systems

Motiv Space Systems

Designs and manufactures robotic arms, motor controllers, and mechanisms for space missions including Mars rovers, on-orbit servicing, and lunar exploration

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31 EMPLOYEES * 2014 FOUNDED

What does Motiv Space Systems do?

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Motiv Space Systems is a private company active in satellite components & subsystems, lunar services, and in-orbit servicing & assembly. Based in Pasadena, California, it was founded in 2014. It is led by CEO Chris Thayer. Across the space value chain, it operates as an upstream supplier. Its lineup includes the xLink Robotic Arm and ModuLink components.

Status Operating
HQ * Pasadena, California
Locations HQ Pasadena, California

What has Motiv Space Systems done recently?

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What products does Motiv Space Systems offer?

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Alpha-II Motor Controller Bravo Motor Controller CADRE Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm Delta Motor Controller Echo Motor Controller Sierra Sierra Motor Controller xLink xLink Robotic Arm
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Mechanisms ModuLink Motor Controllers RoboMantis Robotics

Who leads Motiv Space Systems?

CREW ALL PEOPLE
Chris Thayer President & CEO
Brett Lindenfeld Vice President, Programs
Eddie Tunstel Chief Technology Officer
Sam Southard Chief Financial Officer
Tom McCarthy Vice President, Business Development

Who is connected to Motiv Space Systems?

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COMPETITORS
GITAI

How is Motiv Space Systems classified?

CLASSIFICATION
Sectors
Satellite Components & Subsystems Lunar Services In-Orbit Servicing & Assembly
Technology
Autonomous Ops
Orbit & Destination
LEO Lunar Surface Mars
Application
Government-Civil Government-Defense Space-to-Space
Thematic
New Space Robotics

When was Motiv Space Systems's profile last verified?

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Last verified 2026-07-18
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