Sidus Space has introduced LunarLizzie, its most advanced 800kg-class spacecraft engineered specifically for lunar and cislunar missions. Equipped with onboard AI, LiDAR, and hyperspectral imaging, the platform aims to deliver near real-time intelligence on lunar terrain and environmental conditions without ground-based dependency.
Designed for both government and commercial missions, Luna by Clarence Oxford
Merritt Island FL (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
Sidus Space has introduced LunarLizzie, its most advanced 800kg-class spacecraft engineered specifically for lunar and cislunar missions. Equipped with onboard AI, LiDAR, and hyperspectral imaging, the platform aims to deliver near real-time intelligence on lunar terrain and environmental conditions without ground-based dependency.
Designed for both government and commercial missions, LunarLizzie integrates multi-sensor arrays and Sidus' proprietary FeatherEdge 248Vi computer, part of its Fortis VPX line. This architecture enables edge computing for autonomous operations, reducing latency in data transmission from lunar orbit to Earth.
Key features include in-flight reprogrammable rad-hard FPGAs, AI-optimized telemetry pipelines, radiation-hardened design, and MIL-spec temperature support. The system is engineered for continuous insight delivery on lunar hazards such as terrain shifts and dust activity, with adaptive support for robotic and human mission tasking.
As a vertically integrated offering, Sidus will manage all aspects of LunarLizzie from in-house design to mission control via its Merritt Island operations center, enabling 24/7 global oversight and data handling.
"LunarLizzie isn't just another satellite - it's designed for the unique challenges and complexities of lunar exploration," said Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space. "With autonomous operations, near real-time sensing, and scalable payload support, we're planning on delivering what tomorrow's missions demand. This is Space Access Reimagined."
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