JAXA SLIM vs NASA Valkyrie
Head-to-head comparison of NASA JPL JAXA SLIM and NASA JPL NASA Valkyrie. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Overall Score
75.3/ 100
JAXA SLIM
NASA JPL
69.0/ 100
NASA Valkyrie
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
82
Performance74
75
Reliability68
55
Ease of Use52
85
Intelligence78
78
Value65
68
Ecosystem70
82
Safety75
72
Design80
Specs Comparison
| Spec | JAXA SLIM | NASA Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Power | Solar | Battery 2kWh |
| Agency | JAXA | — |
| Mass Kg | 590 | 125 |
| Achievement | Precision pinpoint landing | — |
| Mini Rovers | 2 | — |
| Landing Site | Shioli crater | — |
| Landing Accuracy M | 100 | — |
| Dof | — | 44 |
| Sensors | — | LiDAR, cameras, IMU, force/torque |
| Actuators | — | Series elastic |
| Height Cm | — | 188 |
| Application | — | Disaster response, space pre-deployment |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | JAXA SLIM | NASA Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $168,000,000 | $2,800,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |