The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Lunar Regolith Melting Tech to be Developed by Texas Company

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Tom Patton
Jun 01, 2021
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NASA has awarded a Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer contract (STTR) to Astroport Space Technologies for development of its lunar regolith melting technology for constructing landing pads on the Moon.

"With this initial small contract we hope to plant the seeds for a San Antonio industry to become known for expertise in space construction proces…

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