Mission

Our cutting-edge landing mesh stands out as a revolutionary solution, embodying a lightweight, compact, integrated, and modular mechanism. This foldable and deployable system is designed for extraterrestrial landings, offering significant surface coverage while providing conforming, cushioning, and anchoring capabilities to secure the space vehicle in an upright or intended position.

Our Automated Landing Mesh (ALM) features a square surface made up of multiple modules that are stowed at the spacecraft's bottom during space travel, shielded by thermal insulation and tiles. In the last phase of the touchdown, the mesh deploys automatically, firmly attaching to the spacecraft for anchoring and stability.

The solution is a plug-and-play system adaptable to any spacecraft, comprised of two main mechanisms:

Cushioning, Conformation, and Anchoring: Utilizing Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) modules, pneumatic air cushioning, and anchoring modules, the top layer of each module incorporates SMA actuators with low activation temperatures. Paired with airbag cushions at the module's bottom, this setup conforms to any surface, guided by Lidar, computer vision, generative AI, and actuators.

Stability during Landing and After: Pneumatic drills anchor the mesh to the surface, creating a tent-like structure around the spacecraft. Automated tethers deploy, controlling the spacecraft's orientation using Generative AI capabilities.

The construction of individual modules within the landing mesh involves the integration of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators as the top layer. This strategic incorporation enables each module to adapt its shape to the specific contours of the landing terrain. Complementing this adaptive capability, pneumatic airbags constitute the next layer, providing essential surface cushioning and facilitating conformity to the terrain. Serving as the foundational layer, pneumatic drills are positioned at the lowest level of the module, serving the dual purpose of anchoring the module securely to the surface.

Our proprietary solution not only redefines industry standards but also supports heavy masses, withstands extreme temperatures, and boasts economic efficiency. Shannon's evenness enhances adaptability to various surface conditions, ensuring consistent deployment on uneven terrains.

The landing mesh directly addresses pain points in space exploration. Even deployment on uneven terrains resolves challenges posed by unpredictable surface variations, ensuring a secure landing. The integration of AI enables dynamic decision-making during landings, addressing adaptability limitations in existing methods. The cost-effective solutions make our innovation groundbreaking and economically viable.

At an individual level, our landing mesh enhances safety and reliability for astronauts and space agencies. Projected high adoption rates and a targeted five-year break-even underscore economic feasibility and efficiency. Beyond individual users, our innovation holds transformative potential for humankind's exploration of the cosmos. Quantitatively, our landing mesh indicates economic viability and efficiency, potentially reducing mission costs and enhancing overall space exploration budgets. Qualitatively, Our innovation revolutionizes space exploration by promising secure and precise landings on diverse terrains, contributing to the well-being and success of astronauts and missions. It holds the potential to make space exploration more accessible and sustainable for future generations.