DARPA Selects Helios for LunA-10 Lunar Architecture Study

The DARPA LunA-10 program is poised to transform the lunar economy. Imagine a future where the Moon transcends its role as a scientific outpost to become a thriving hub of commercial activity. LunA-10 unites a diverse coalition of companies, each bringing unique expertise to build a unified lunar infrastructure. This infrastructure will be a cohesive network of scalable, adaptable services designed to meet the diverse needs of lunar users.

Helios is proud to be a part of this pioneering endeavor. Our mission aligns with LunA-10’s vision of establishing a sustainable lunar environment by extracting oxygen directly from lunar regolith, the Moon’s dusty, rocky surface layer. This vital resource is essential to support human life on the Moon and enable further exploration.

Through our participation in the LunA-10 program, Helios will harness Darpa’s expertise and the collective knowledge of other participating teams. This collaborative effort will yield invaluable insights into the lunar environment and its resources, allowing us to perfect our oxygen production technology for lunar conditions.

The success of Helios’ mission will play a pivotal role in paving the way for a sustained human presence on the Moon. By providing a reliable source of oxygen, we can support future lunar outposts and unlock the Moon’s potential as a gateway for deeper space exploration.

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Helios Project and BlueScopeX Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Helios Project, developer of the Helios Cycle™, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BlueScopeX, a subsidiary of BlueScope Steel, a global steel manufacturer headquartered in Australia.

World Steel Association empowers innovation

In 2023 Helios joined the World Steel Association as an affiliated member. This marks a significant milestone in our journey to decarbonize the steel industry.

Impact Nation: Introducing Helios

Helios is developing technologies to extract and refine resources in a sustainable way, on earth and beyond. The company achieved a significant breakthrough in producing iron from iron ore.

Helios started its path as a space company, developing technologies that can separate oxygen from metals that will be used on the moon. Any technology designed for space must operate in extreme environments, where sustainability and zero emissions are not an option but a necessity. Out of these necessities, Helios discovered and developed a novel method to produce iron from iron ore, requiring less energy and emitting only oxygen.

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Helios started its path as a space company, developing technologies that can separate oxygen from metals which will be used on the moon. Any technology designed for space must operate in extreme environments, where sustainability and zero emissions are not an option but a necessity. Out of these necessities, Helios discovered and developed a novel method to produce iron from iron ore, requiring less energy, and emitting only oxygen.