Astroport Space Technologies
@AstroportSpace
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Space Construction, Lunar Landing Pad Operations
Texas, Luxembourg, Adelade
Joined June 2024
https://t.co/Sr1adQcVRy A company called @AstroportSpace is currently working on new infrastructure technology for the moon. They are primarily focused on landing pads, but they are also doing research on lunar habitats and lunar power generation. To repeatedly and safely land
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Landing on the moon is difficult due to its uneven surface and the presence of regolith, a layer of loose, fragmented material. Regolith is problematic because it can damage equipment and pose safety risks during landings. Using regolith to create bricks for building landing
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This is Part 1 (of 2) of my visit to the @AstroportSpace laboratory where they are currently using lunar regolith simulants, vacuum chambers with induction heating, kilns & other equipment to test prototype bricks that will someday form the landable surface for Starship and
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Conversation with Astroport Space CEO! I talk with CEO Sam Ximenes & the Executive Officer of the WEX Foundation about the mission of Astroport, the technologies they are developing to help make lunar landings safer in the future, & some of the STEM outreach they are doing with
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Unexpected Discussion about Giga Texas videos during my Astroport Space Tour today! I had a great tour of the Astroport Space, a company trying to work on a solution to lunar regolith blasting by rocket landers such as @SpaceX Starship. While I was there, Will, a young intern
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This is a short preview clip of my discussion with Sam Ximenes, the CEO of Astroport Space Technologies. This follows on my Overview short video clip (Link below) earlier today! This company is trying to solve the problem of landing on the moon by creating technologies & plans
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I recently visited Astroport Space Technologies which is working with @NASAArtemis to develop technologies to greatly reduce risks of landing spacecraft on the lunar surface & mitigate landing exhaust regolith plume problems. This is an overview of my visit & what they are
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