Innovative Aerospace
Develops lunar dust mitigation devices for spacesuits using 3D printing, targeting NASA's xEMU program.
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Stapleton
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- At least $142,273.15 in NASA funding (per Auburn University FY22 Annual Report, listed as 'NASA flow' to Innovative Aerospace LLC)
- Latest Round
- NASA grant/subcontract (FY22) of $142,273.15 (only identified funding event)
- Key Investors
- NASA (via grant/flow funding)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Lunar Dust Mitigation Devices (LDMDs)
Technological Advantage
Leverages additive manufacturing to produce custom, low-cost components for space applications, with NASA SBIR funding validating the approach.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides 3D-printed solutions to protect spacesuits from abrasive lunar dust, reducing risk and cost for lunar missions.
How They Differentiate
Specialized in lunar dust mitigation for spacesuits, a niche application.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA and space agencies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Space
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Presented at ICES 2019 (International Conference on Environmental Systems) with NASA and Collins Aerospace participants; received NASA funding of $142,273.15 (FY22); active DBA registration in Southwick, MA (renewal/issuance noted in BusinessWest)
Major Milestones
NASA SBIR Phase I contract #80NSSC21C0230; NASA SBIR Phase II contract #80NSSC22CA065-1
Notable Customers
NASA