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Reverse Engineering the Future of Space

TransAstra is developing game-changing technologies in the areas of orbital logistics and space resources to enable massive growth to existing and entirely new space industries. These resources include water and other valuable materials to be found on asteroids and lunar poles. We lead the world in cislunar supply chain solutions to service commercial satellite manufacturers, space-tech makers, and the rapidly evolving space tourism market.

 

Using Space Resources

 

Asteroids

Water, iron, and precious metals are all over the asteroid belt and near-Earth space. To be usable, these resources need to be accessible in terms of energy and cruise time.

 

The Moon

Water (ice) in significant quantities is expected to be found on the surface and at depth at both poles of the Moon. To be usable, suitable power sources and machinery are required for extraction and processing.

 

Architectures for Transporting, Prospecting, & Harvesting

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Apis™ Spacecraft

Named for the genus of honeybees, the Apis™ family of spacecraft are a fleet of OTVs and mining vehicles that will supply and service cislunar orbits. The Worker Bees will fly first to become the backbone of a vital new transportation and service network in space.

Sutter Asteroid Survey

Sutter Survey and Sutter Ultra are breakthroughs in asteroid discovery, tracking, and characterization. Innovative combinations of advanced software and electronics promise a 350-fold increase in the rate of asteroid discovery over the current discovery rate. Pinpointing appropriately-sized asteroids is absolutely critical to successful mining efforts.

Lunar Polar Mining Outpost

Water and power are absolutely essential for human lunar exploration. The Sun Flower™ will provide nearly continuous solar power to the ice-rich areas of the lunar poles. The Beetle™ lunar rover will use Radiant Gas Dynamic (RGD) mining to efficiently extract frozen water from the lunar soil (aka regolith). Together, these technologies make it possible for a lunar outpost to be economically self-sustaining.