Evolunar develops autonomous spacecraft technology for lunar exploration, offering the LuNaDrone for surface mobility and payload delivery on the Moon. The company also provides the POLARIS navigation module, which enables UAVs on Earth to operate reliably in GNSS-denied environments. This technology unlocks advanced autonomy for both space missions and terrestrial aerial platforms.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Lunar exploration and surface operations are hindered by the limitations of current robotic systems, which lack the mobility and detailed sensing capabilities required for complex terrain and subsurface investigation. This restricts the ability to efficiently scout for resources, assess geological formations, and support future human habitats.
Solution
Evolunar provides the LuNaDrone, an autonomous lunar hopper designed for advanced exploration and payload delivery. This compact spacecraft utilizes rocket propulsion and sophisticated navigation systems to traverse challenging lunar environments, including craters and permanently shadowed regions. The LuNaDrone can perform scouting missions to identify resources, transport payloads to specific locations, and collect high-resolution data for mission planning and scientific analysis. Its independent navigation capabilities enable operations without reliance on external signals, ensuring mission continuity in diverse lunar conditions.
Target Audience
Evolunar's primary customers are space agencies, lunar mission providers, and commercial entities engaged in lunar exploration, resource utilization, and the establishment of lunar infrastructure.
Features
- Autonomous lunar hopper with rocket propulsion for high-mobility operations.
- Proprietary Visual-Inertial navigation architecture for signal-independent operation in varied lunar terrains.
- Capability to perform scouting flights for resource identification and hazard assessment.
- Payload delivery services with power and communication support.
- High-resolution data acquisition for detailed subsurface and terrain analysis.
- Compact design for compatibility with various lunar landers, reducing transportation costs.
- Advanced guidance and control algorithms for flexible flight and safe landings.
- Monopropellant rocket engines enabling rapid transit to target locations.