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Orbital Mining Corporation
A space startup dedicated to lunar power and mining
About Orbital Mining Corporation
Orbital Mining Corporation (OMC) is a space startup focused on developing infrastructure for lunar power and mining. Founded by graduates from the Colorado School of Mines, the company aims to establish a lunar power station and prospect for volatiles like H2O and CO2. OMC's business model involves manufacturing rocket propellant on the Moon, facilitating long-term lunar settlement and expanded operations in cislunar space. The company targets space agencies and private enterprises interested in lunar exploration and resource utilization. Revenue is generated through partnerships and contracts for lunar infrastructure development and resource extraction. Key team members bring expertise in space resources, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering, with experience in NASA missions and high irradiance systems. OMC operates in the emerging space resources market, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and resource extraction on the Moon. Keywords: lunar, power, mining, propellant, cislunar, infrastructure, volatiles, settlement, space, resources
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Golden, United States
- Employees
- 7
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.7/100
- Industry
- Energy, Space
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy, Energy Providers
- Sector
- Space, Space Tech, Space Exploration, Space Resource Exploration, Space Upstream, Lunar, DT and LS
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Sep 2024 | $500K | — | NASA | — |
Growth signals
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NASA
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