We will be sustainably extracting, storing and transporting liquified oxygen and hydrogen to our customers for a variety of purposes, such as:
Breathable oxygen for lunar settlements.
Fuel for rocket pit stops.
We fill a gap in the market with a solution which would help expand space travel and exploration,
using resources found abundantly and locally on the Moon.
Storage
Canisters of liquified gases that we offer
We use canisters, manufactured on site, to store our products.
These canisters are made of aluminium and are refilled using the bottom—up filling technology.
They are clearly marked in coloured bands (red for rxygen, white for hydrogen) to avoid confusion and potentially dangerous mix-ups.
Our canisters have 2 sizes:
Large canisters
Dimensions: 6m x 8m x 18m.
A maximum fill volume of 840m3
Offers a constituent large scale and long term supply of both liquid oxygen and hydrogen.
Small canisters
Dimensions: 0.5m tall, with a diameter of 0.2m.
Sold in packs of 20.
Small size for portability
In the future we will be able to take specific customer requests for custom canister sizes.
Transportation
mO=OnXpress
To transport the canisters to our customers, we have developed mO=OnXpress:
A series of maglev tracks on the lunar surface.
Carts transport the canisters straight to our customers.
Full canisters are unloaded automatically from the cart and can be used immediately.
Empty canisters are then loaded up and sent back to our storage facility.
Carbon dioxide is also collected in canisters from Lunar Settlements and is recycled by us.
Refills
Our customers can choose between two refill systems depending on their needs:
Automated Refill Service
Canisters are replaced automatically when near empty.
Most suited to those who need a regular supply of oxygen or hydrogen, such as lunar settlements.
Pay-by-Canister
Customers order one canister at a time.
They are responsible for ordering a new delivery when their current canister is nearly empty.
Most suited to those who need a one-off supply of oxygen or hydrogen, such as fuelling a rocket.
Pricing and customer support
At mO=On we work with our customers in mind.
We aim to offer low prices, which then means:
It's more financially sustainable for our customers to continue buying from us.
It ensures that we remain competitive in our field.
Pricing
Oxygen will be sold at $1250 per kg.
Hydrogen will be sold at $1750 per kg.
Canister Adaptors will also be available in the coming years. These will be sold at $2,000 per adaptor.
Customer support
Our on-site team will be available to respond to any queries, and they'll also get in touch if there is a situation that requires the customer's attention.
Our canisters are monitored by an ultrasonic level monitoring system.
Information about a customers canisters and orders can be viewed by customers via an app.
The app can also remind customers to request a refill when it's near empty.
Diagram of the processes involved in our technology
We have designed several facilities to implement our extraction, storage and sport technologies, which are all closely linked together by pipes.
The walls of all facilities are made out of microwave sintered ceramic.
This is a material that is highly resistant to extreme temperatures.
This provides vital structural support for our facilities, shielding them from radiation in space.
We also have a crew of trained astronauts on site, who will:
Constantly monitor the performance of our facilities.
Respond to any minor, unexpected incidents.
Communicate closely with our customers.
Our facilities are located at the south pole of the Moon, allowing us to place solar panels which will generate electricity constantly to power our facilities.
We plan to build a second, backup storage facility shortly after the startup of our business, which will store extra canisters which can be delivered to customers in case of an emergency.
Routine maintenance is also planned within our business, and we make sure that our equipment is replaced regularly to prevent degradation from affecting the quality of our products.
Our technology
Here is a summary of our process:
Oxygen is extracted from lunar regolith by going through a hydrogen reduction reaction followed by electrolysis.
The resulting oxygen gas is then piped into our storage facility, liquified, and stored in canisters.
Hydrogen is collected as a byproduct from the microwave sintering process.
It is also liquified and stored in canisters.
The canisters are manufactured on site, using aluminium which is produced a byproduct of hydrogen reduction.
In order to protect our intellectual property and to gain the trust of our customers, mO=On invests a significant amount of funds in security.
Our facilities are kept secure by controlled gates and security cameras.
Our technology is also kept safe by patenting and also by investing in cybersecurity services.
