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Presented by Jim Keravala, COO, Shackleton Energy Company at FEI EMEA, Vienna, March 11, 2015
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$10,000 per kg
$50,000 per kg
350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km
$10,000 per kg
$50,000 per kg
$500 per kg
$250 per kg
350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km
350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km
Transport water to LEO, split into hydrogen (fuel) and oxygen (oxidizer)
350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km
Transport water to LEO, split into hydrogen (fuel) and oxygen (oxidizer)
We can solve three world challenges—energy, water and internet access—with a single off-world infrastructure. It is only
economically viable if we can source fuel and materials from the Moon.
Extraction of fuel and materials from the Moon. Transportation from the Moon to LEO. Fuel stations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Technology demonstration of space-based solar power.
First step: build a profitable fuel business by serving existing markets: servicing satellites, removing space debris and refuelling
exploration missions. 8 year, $18 billion program.
Global consortium of public and private partners.
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