OMC Prepares to Power the Moon
The article "Mining the Moon" from Dynamic Tech Media explores the burgeoning field of lunar resource extraction, emphasizing the necessity of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) for sustainable lunar infrastructure and economic activity. It highlights the importance of extracting and processing resources directly on the Moon, such as water for life support and fuel production, and metals like iron for construction materials. The piece also discusses emerging technologies and companies contributing to this field, including Colorado-based startups like Advanced Space, OMC and Austere Environmental.
The article underscores the collaborative ecosystem in Colorado, particularly around the Colorado School of Mines, which hosts the first graduate program in space resources. This environment fosters innovation among startups dedicated to advancing technologies essential for the lunar economy.
Mines student Nolan Ottinger works on OMC hardware at the Space Resources lab
“I always wanted to help humanity advance, [...] Space resources is the next big thing, so I started working on lunar industry”
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