Polimak Space provides modular infrastructure for handling lunar and asteroid regolith, enabling scalable in‑situ resource utilization (ISRU) for sustainable space missions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Extraterrestrial missions require large quantities of lunar or asteroid regolith for oxygen production, habitat construction, and thermal energy storage, but existing systems lack reliable, dust‑controlled transport and conditioning of this abrasive, electrostatic material, creating a bottleneck for scalable In‑Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU).
Solution
Polimak Space offers a modular Regolith Pipeline that moves bulk regolith from excavation sites to downstream ISRU processes while precisely controlling amount, composition, temperature, and particle condition. The system uses a patented Modular Drum Conveyor (MDC) that rolls regolith inside a sealed pipe, minimizing abrasion and dust generation in low‑gravity, vacuum environments. By delivering pre‑conditioned material on demand, the pipeline enables continuous, high‑throughput operations such as oxygen extraction, 3D‑printed habitat construction, and thermal energy storage, reducing reliance on heavy rovers and large power systems. The modular architecture allows flexible layout across horizontal, vertical, or sloped paths, supporting the expansion of a lunar material distribution network essential for long‑term human presence.
Target Audience
Primary customers are space agencies, commercial lunar/asteroid mining ventures, and ISRU technology providers that need reliable bulk regolith handling for life‑support, construction, and energy applications.
Features
- Patented rotating drum conveyor with integrated helical flights that transports regolith by rolling, reducing wear and dust emission
- Fully sealed, vacuum‑resilient design suitable for lunar gravity (1/6 g) and extreme temperature cycles
- Modular connection system enabling horizontal, vertical, and inclined routing to link excavation, processing, and construction sites
- Precise control of regolith flow rate, composition, temperature, and particle condition for optimal downstream ISRU performance
- Dust containment throughout the pipeline to protect equipment and crew from hazardous particulate exposure
- Energy‑efficient operation that cuts rover power consumption by up to 90 %, lowering mass and operational costs
- Capability to preheat and store regolith for thermal energy storage, supporting lunar night survival