Autonomous Space Station
Autonomous space stations are large-scale orbital assets designed to host payloads for industries seeking to utilize the unique space environment. As NASA prepares to decommission the International Space Station by 2030, the private sector is picking the responsibility to develop and operate the next generation of orbital platforms.
MechaStructure provides the critical in-space assembly technology required to make different kinds of stations a reality. Supporting orbital A.I. data centers, microgravity manufacturing, and advanced defense applications, autonomous space stations will serve as the fundamental infrastructure for the future space ecosystem.
Lunar Space Port
“The United States is returning to the Moon. A robust infrastructure is the foundation to catalyze the sustainable economy necessary to establish a persistent lunar presence.”
Lunar Infrastructure
Mega Solar Tower
Mega solar towers can greatly increase the area where critical assets can be deployed that require continuous operation through the lunar day-night-cycle, while greatly reducing the overall mass requirement for the mission.
MechaStructure provides the self-assembled robotic tower structure integrated with utility lines for power and data transmission to support the sun tracking solar arrays.
Lunar Space Port
A Lunar Space Port equipped with logistics management systems would provide a reliable and reusable landing site facilitating routine landing and launching operations. On-site off-loading systems eliminate the need for landers to carry onboard off-loaders, and preserving more mass budget for valuable cargo.
MechaStructure provides the self-constructed robotic gantry that can facilitate the construction of the landing pad and regolith-deflecting shields protecting nearby assets surrounding the landing area. The robotic gantry will also handle routine payload offloading and space port maintenance thereafter.
Nuclear Interplanetary Transit
Nuclear Interplanetary Transit
Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) is an exceptionally fuel-efficient and high-speed solution for transporting heavy payloads across interplanetary distances. Beyond transit, the onboard reactor can power the spacecraft and support mission assets upon arrival. However, because safety protocols require the reactor to be isolated from habitation modules by extensive shielding and large thermal radiators, the resulting spacecraft dimensions exceed the capacity of any foreseeable rocket fairing. To fully realize the capabilities of NEP, in-space assembly is essential for mission viability.
MechaStructure provides the in-space assembly capabilities required to complete these complex craft, constructing the long-baseline trusses that separate the nuclear core from critical systems. Upon arrival, the same robotic agents can be repurposed to relocate or reconfigure the reactor, ensuring a continuous, high-output power source for the duration of the mission.
“MechaStructure, building humanity’s future beyond the final frontier.”
