Industry
Pioneering space industrialization: developing advanced systems for extraterrestrial resource extraction, refining, power generation, and robotic automation to build sustainable bases on the Moon, Mars, and asteroid belts.
Advancing Extraterrestrial Industry
Our industry module focuses on enabling self-sufficiency and expansion across the solar system through advanced resource utilization and automation.
Resource Hubs Across the Solar System
| Celestial Body | Key Resources | Primary Extraction/Refining Processes | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon | Helium-3, Titanium, Aluminum, Rare Earth Elements, Water Ice | Regolith mining, advanced material separation, in-situ manufacturing, ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization) | Fusion power (Helium-3), construction materials, life support, propellant production |
| Mars | Iron Oxides, Water Ice, Carbon Dioxide, Silicates, Perchlorates | Smelting iron oxides for steel, electrolysis of water (O2/H2), atmospheric CO2 capture (fuel/atmosphere), silicate processing, perchlorate reduction | Habitat construction, breathable atmospheres, rocket fuel, water supply, agriculture |
| Asteroid Belt | Nickel-Iron Alloys, Platinum Group Metals, Water Ice, Carbonaceous Chondrites | Robotic prospecting & mining (e.g., anchor-bots, magnetic rakes), orbital processing facilities, water harvesting | High-value metal extraction, fuel depots, construction of orbital infrastructure, raw material feedstock |
Key Industrial Processes
Advanced Refining & Manufacturing
Developing efficient refining techniques for extraterrestrial materials and utilizing additive manufacturing (3D printing) for complex structures and components.
Sustainable Power Generation
Reliable energy is crucial. We focus on advanced solar power arrays optimized for alien environments and compact, safe nuclear fission reactors for consistent base power.
Autonomous Robotics & Automation
Intelligent, resilient robotic systems designed for mining, construction, maintenance, and hazardous material handling, ensuring safety and efficiency in remote operations.