NASA Space Roboticist Challenge
NASA is launching the Fly Foundational Robots mission, which includes a robotic arm designed for low Earth orbit. U.S. researchers can apply to use the arm for their experiments, with a registration deadline of September 23, 2026. Selected teams will have the opportunity to conduct simulations and potentially receive on-orbit experiment time.
- ▪The FFR mission will deploy a robotic arm with seven degrees of freedom.
- ▪Eligibility registration for researchers closes on September 23, 2026.
- ▪Up to 15 teams will advance to Phase 2 after submitting a white paper by October 2, 2026.
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2 min readNASA Space Roboticist ChallengeBailey G. LightJun 02, 2026 Article Image Credit: Motiv Space Systems The Fly Foundational Robots (FFR) mission will launch a robotic arm, with seven degrees of freedom, to low Earth orbit. NASA is opening access to the robotic arm to a select group of U.S. researchers — principal investigators, post-doctoral researchers, professors, and highly qualified graduate students — who have a compelling experiment and the capability to execute it. All participants must submit eligibility documentation at registration. Once your eligibility is reviewed and confirmed, you will receive access to the Phase 1 submission portal. Phase 0 — Eligibility RegistrationBegin by completing your eligibility registration.
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