Castrol reveals a brand-new documentary in cooperation with Lunar Station: an around the world best at Area Center Houston
LONDON, Jan. 15, 2026/ PRNewswire/– Castrol has actually revealed Drive Me to the Moon, an interesting ‘edutainment’ documentary produced in cooperation with Colorado– based Lunar Station, a leader in planetary movement and in-space facilities. The movie supplies an unique behind-the-scenes check out the engineering and resourcefulness needed for next-generation movement on the Moon.
The movie marks the conclusion of a three-year cooperation in between Castrol and Lunar Station on Lunar Trip 1 (LV1), which provided the first-ever business rover to the Moon and the very first rover to reach the lunar South Pole. As part of this cooperation, Castrol offered proficiency and technical input into Lunar Station’s advanced Objective Control centre in Colorado— the center from which LV1 was kept an eye on and run. Castrol likewise provided professional space-grade lubes for MIT Media Laboratory’s AstroAnt, a payload on the rover.
Drive Me to the Moon follows LV1 from checking to goal, exposing the accuracy, endurance, and cooperation needed for success in among the most unforgiving environments in our planetary system. Integrating interviews with Lunar Station, previous NASA and ESA experts, and Castrol’s technical specialists, the movie demonstrates how the cooperation in between science and market is redefining what’s possible in area.
The job extends Castrol’s operate in area considering that the 1960s. Castrol’s space-grade lubes have actually been utilized in lots of NASA landmark operations: from the Apollo objectives and Mars Rovers to the Area Shuttle bus program, International Spaceport station and Hubble telescope. Whatever Castrol performs in area enters into whatever we do here in the world. We use the exact same rigour, principles, and proficiency, no matter where we run.
The documentary premieres at a specifying minute for lunar expedition– NASA’s Artemis program, intending to return astronauts to the Moon for the very first time in over 50 years.
The best at Area Center Houston’s Area Auditorium was hosted by previous NASA Chief of Personnel, Gabe Sherman, in the existence of distinguished visitors from throughout the international area and engineering neighborhoods. After the screening, a Q&A panel checked out the making of the movie, the difficulties of lunar engineering, and the future of business area expedition, including:
- Chris Lockett, Elder Vice President, Electrification and Innovation, Castrol
- AJ Gemer, Co-founder and CTO, Lunar Station
- Rod Pyle, author and editor-in-chief, Advertisement Astra publication
- Anita Sengupta, CEO Hydroplane
Chris Lockett, Senior Vice President, Electrification and Innovation, Castrol, stated: “ Drive Me to the Moon informs the story of pressing limitations and screening innovation where absolutely nothing can be considered approved. This work shows our principles — the exact same accuracy and development needed in area assists to assist our bear down Earth, from electrical movement to commercial systems and beyond.”
Fabiana Neves, Vice President, Castrol Americas, stated: “This movie shines a light on what occurs when creativity and development fulfill. Castrol’s deal with Lunar Station shows the pioneering spirit that drives whatever we do – pressing borders to develop innovations that carry out, whether in deep area or in daily life. Hosting this best in Houston, a city constructed on area expedition, could not be more fitting.”
Joe Kane, Creator and Creative Director at Polar Media, which produced the movie, stated: “ Drive Me to the Moon surpasses the rocket launch to expose the genuine story behind human endeavour. From the Lunar Station group to Castrol engineers, all of us share the exact same drive to press borders. The movie provides a genuine, behind-the-scenes insight, and a peek into the innovation and proficiency that make it all possible, provided in a manner that’s both academic and amusing.”
Justin Cyrus, CEO, Lunar Station, stated: “Dealing with Castrol has actually contributed beforehand our Objective Control and getting ready for what follows in lunar expedition. Drive Me to the Moon commemorates individuals, collaborations and determination assisting return humankind to the Moon for the very first time in more than 50 years. Together, we’re laying the structure for an irreversible human existence– and the future of living and working beyond Earth.”
For Castrol, the documentary shows the continuous objective to evaluate innovation at the limitations of efficiency– on the Moon and in the world. Readily available to see on our YouTube in February 2026 View the trailer here.
Notes to Editors:
- Castrol has actually operated in area for 7 years, since NASA’s historical Apollo Missions, offering mission-critical space-grade lubes.
- Bp’s Consortium laboratory subscription (CLM) has actually been encompassed Castrol to assist play a leading function in satisfying the MediaLabs objective to develop transformative innovations, experiences, and systems that allow individuals to reimagine and upgrade their lives.
About Castrol
Castrol, among the world’s leading lube brand names, has a happy heritage of development and sustaining the imagine leaders. Our enthusiasm for efficiency, integrated with a viewpoint of operating in collaboration, has actually made it possible for Castrol to establish lubes, coolants, and greases that have actually been at the heart of various technological accomplishments on land, air, sea, and in area for over 125 years.
Castrol belongs to the bp group and serves clients and customers in the vehicle, marine, commercial, and energy sectors. Our branded items are identified internationally for development and high efficiency through our dedication to superior quality and advanced innovation. For more details, please go to: castrol.com
About Lunar Station
Lunar Station is a leader in planetary movement and in-space facilities, establishing innovative robotic systems for severe environments. From allowing the very first business rover on the Moon to supporting NASA’s Lunar Surface Automobile job, Lunar Station is blazing a trail towards sustainable lunar facilities and a cislunar economy. With numerous objectives totally contracted, the business is assisting form the future of area as an extension of the international economy. For more details, go to lunaroutpost.com.
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