Astroport Space Technologies
Space construction and materials manufacturing company developing patent-pending regolith solidification technologies for lunar infrastructure construction using 3D printing and autonomous robotics, with initial focus on lunar landing pad emplacements.
- CEO / Founder
- Sam Ximenes
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.5M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- NASA SBIR/STTR Program, U.S. Department of Defense, European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), Hyperspace Challenge (U.S. Space Force)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Astroport develops civil-engineering solutions for deploying and operating high-value assets on the Moon. Their portfolio includes regolith refining technologies, autonomous robotic construction equipment, and civil engineering processes for lunar infrastructure such as reactor vaults, berms, landing pads, roads, and habitats. They utilize proprietary Lunatron® induction furnace-nozzle technology for single-step regolith melting and brick forming.
Technological Advantage
Combines advanced induction heating technology for melting lunar soil at extreme temperatures with autonomous robotic systems for brick placement, creating the first integrated end-to-end solution for building permanent lunar infrastructure without Earth-supplied construction materials. Multi-continent R&D operations (USA, Luxembourg, Australia) provide global expertise and 24/7 development capability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables sustainable lunar infrastructure construction using 100% in-situ resources (lunar regolith) through autonomous robotic systems, eliminating the prohibitive cost and mass constraints of transporting construction materials from Earth.
How They Differentiate
Astroport differentiates through its proprietary Lunatron® induction furnace-nozzle technology that performs single-step regolith melting, brick forming, and autonomous placement—creating an integrated end-to-end solution. Multi-continent operational footprint (USA, Luxembourg, Australia) provides 24/7 development capability and diverse regulatory access, unlike geographically concentrated competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, commercial lunar lander companies (ispace, Astrolab), space agencies, lunar mission operators, and commercial space infrastructure developers in the emerging Cislunar economy.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Defense","Space Construction & Infrastructure","In-Space Manufacturing","Lunar Exploration","Commercial Space Transportation"]
Competitors
Intuitive Machines, Astrobotic, Lunar Outpost
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Progressed from early-stage SBIR Phase I to multiple Phase I/II awards; secured payload slot on SpaceX Starship lunar mission (2026); established strategic partnerships with ispace, Astrolab, and Orbit Fab
Major Milestones
["Combined $1.3M NASA SBIR/STTR awards secured in 2023 for landing pad technologies","Finalist in U.S. Space Force Hyperspace Challenge accelerator (2021)","$200K ESRIC grant awarded in 2022 for lunar technology development","Secured payload slot on SpaceX Starship lunar rover mission scheduled for 2026","Strategic partnership MOUs signed with ispace (Jan 2025), Astrolab (Feb 2025), and Orbit Fab (Oct 2024)"]
Notable Customers
NASA, U.S. Department of Defense