Colorado School of Mines grad students who hope to power the moon

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Written By Paula Andrea Garcia Suarez

Chris Tolton and Ken Liang, founders of Orbital Mining Corp, discuss their success in NASA's Watts on the Moon Challenge, where they won $500,000. Their project focuses on energy solutions for lunar exploration, particularly for storage and transmission in harsh conditions. Tolton and Liang's innovation aims to address the critical challenge of powering equipment in lunar shadowed regions, pushing forward sustainable exploration efforts. Their work highlights the role of university research in advancing space technology.

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