Honda to give fuel cell system to US Astrobotic Technology

(MENAFN) Honda has reached an agreement to provide its regenerative fuel cell system to U.S.-based space company Astrobotic Technology, supporting the development of a sustainable power solution for missions on the Moon’s surface.

As stated by reports, Honda’s system will be integrated into Astrobotic’s solar-powered setup to ensure continuous energy supply, even during the prolonged lunar night when sunlight is absent. The company explained that its regenerative fuel cell system stores solar energy as hydrogen during the lunar day and converts it back into electricity during the roughly 14-day-long lunar night.

Derek Adelman, chief engineer at Honda Motor’s Space Development Division in the U.S., described the collaboration as “a pivotal step toward creating scalable power solutions for long-term lunar surface missions.” He added, “Powered by core Honda technologies, our regenerative fuel cell system is designed to provide efficient energy storage and regeneration to support sustained human life on the Moon as well as advance zero-emission applications on Earth.”

Bobby Rolley, Astrobotic’s lunar power systems architect, called the partnership a "major move" toward the company’s goal of enabling "survival through the harsh lunar night and extending mission durations from days to years."

Founded in 2007 in Pittsburgh, Astrobotic has been contracted for two lunar missions. Honda, known for producing hydrogen-powered vehicles, established its Space Development Division in the American unit in late 2024 to expand its presence in space technology.

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