{"id":581957,"date":"2026-03-27T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/?p=581957"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:17:26","slug":"commercial-space-federation-csf-welcomes-two-new-associate-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/commercial-space-federation-csf-welcomes-two-new-associate-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes\u00a0Two New Associate Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>March 27, 2026 \u2013 Washington, D.C.<\/strong>\u2014The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Astrolab and Zeno Power, two innovative companies advancing planetary mobility and reliable energy in extreme environments. Together, their work supports critical missions on Earth and in space while helping to expand the capabilities and resilience of the commercial space economy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"152\" height=\"27\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.png?resize=152%2C27&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.png?w=152&amp;ssl=1 152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.png?resize=150%2C27&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Astrolab: <\/strong>Astrolab\u00a0is on a mission to move humanity forward to the next horizon by designing, building, and\u00a0operating\u00a0a fleet of multi-purpose rovers for all planetary surface needs. Formed by a highly specialized team of NASA veterans, former\u00a0SpaceXers, and JPL engineers,\u00a0Astrolab\u00a0is laser-focused on providing adaptive mobility solutions essential for life beyond Earth. The team has\u00a0industry-leading\u00a0experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human\u00a0spaceflight, and more.\u00a0Astrolab\u2019s\u00a0depth of experience and strategic partnerships with a wide array of world-class institutions enable the delivery of Lunar and Mars mobility offerings at maximum reliability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. The company is\u00a0headquartered\u00a0in Hawthorne, California.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>We are excited to join the Commercial Space Federation. CSF\u2019s advocacy for a flourishing commercial space industry aligns closely with our mission to deploy multi-purpose rovers like FLEX, enabling cargo transport, infrastructure build-out, and sustained human presence across planetary surfaces.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Jaret Matthews, Founder &amp; CEO<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"142\" height=\"41\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png?resize=142%2C41&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581958\" style=\"width:197px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png?w=142&amp;ssl=1 142w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Zeno: <\/strong>Zeno Power builds nuclear batteries, also known as radioisotope power systems, that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno\u2019s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. Designed for the modern space era, Zeno\u2019s nuclear batteries provide the heat and electricity needed to survive extreme cold and darkness, enabling long-duration missions through the lunar night, in permanently shadowed regions, on Mars, and across deep space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;We are thrilled to join the Commercial Space Federation, the leading voice for the commercial space industry. CSF gives Zeno Power a powerful platform to engage with the broader ecosystem of commercial space companies and space policy, and to showcase how our nuclear batteries can enhance and enable their products and services. It also serves as a force multiplier for the space policy initiatives that matter most to our community. Together, we look forward to advocating directly to government stakeholders for policies that will drive growth, innovation, and U.S. leadership in space for decades to come.&#8221; \u2013 <\/em>A.C. Charania, SVP of Space Business Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About CSF<\/strong><br>Founded in 2006, the Commercial Space Federation (CSF) and its members are laying the foundation for democratizing access to outer space for scientists, students, civilians, and businesses. All while working towards the goal of expanding the U.S. Commercial Space Economy. Through the promotion of technological innovation, CSF and its diverse membership are guiding the bolstering of U.S. leadership in aerospace and inspiring America\u2019s next generation of engineers and explorers. CSF also serves as the commercial space industry\u2019s primary advocate with the U.S. Congress and the Administration, helping inform the development and implementation of policy priorities. 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