Introducing the Regolith Pipeline Concept

Polimak Space proudly presents the Regolith Pipeline, a revolutionary infrastructure solution that bridges the gap between raw lunar materials and advanced ISRU systems. Our modular technology enables the precise delivery of regolith - in the right amount, composition, temperature, and condition - to downstream processes critical for building a sustainable lunar presence.

Whether it is oxygen extraction, habitat construction, thermal energy storage, or scientific analysis, our Regolith Pipeline ensures that each operation receives regolith material optimally prepared for maximum efficiency and performance.

By delivering properly conditioned regolith where and when it is needed, Polimak Space is making large-scale ISRU practical, reliable, and scalable - laying the groundwork for humanity’s long-term success beyond Earth.

Beyond material delivery, the Regolith Pipeline supports critical lunar functions like thermal energy storage. By efficiently heating and stockpiling regolith, our technology enables lunar night survival capturing solar energy during the day and releasing it gradually during the harsh, sunless nights. This makes our system an essential building block for sustaining long-term lunar operations.

At the core of this approach is a series of modular regolith handling units, each engineered for a specialized task. Whether excavating, conveying, sieving, preheating, stockpiling, analyzing, or storing thermal energy, every module can function independently or seamlessly interconnect into an integrated system. This flexible, scalable architecture transforms how lunar resources are managed, eliminating traditional bottlenecks between excavation and utilization.

Why the Regolith Pipeline Matters:

• Industrial-Scale ISRU: Enables continuous, dust-controlled regolith transport to support high-throughput processes.

• Energy Resilience: Reduces reliance on nuclear or massive battery systems for lunar night survival.

• Mission Agility: Adapts easily to different surface layouts, payloads, and evolving infrastructure needs.

• Cost Efficiency: Minimizes rover dependency and mechanical complexity, lowering energy use and mission costs.

Whether enabling oxygen production, habitat construction, fuel generation, or scientific discovery, Polimak Space’s Regolith Pipeline offers the critical link between raw lunar soil and life-sustaining resources.

We are proud to shape the foundation of tomorrow’s lunar economy building the physical infrastructure that turns the Moon’s dusty surface into a thriving hub of human activity.

What Polimak Space’s Solutions Enable ?

The expansion of humanity into the solar system is currently driven by groundbreaking extraction processes for Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Helium-3. However, many current projects - from national space agencies to private ISRU startups - face a common, critical bottleneck: the "Front-End" Gap. While these teams focus on the complex chemical and physical reactions within their reactors, the mechanical reality of moving tons of abrasive, electrostatic, and unpredictable lunar regolith is often overlooked. Polimak Space bridges this gap, providing the specialized handling infrastructure that turns an extraction theory into a continuous, industrial reality.

Extraction of Materials for Human Presence

For a sustainable human presence beyond Earth, local resources are non-negotiable. Water ($H_2O$), Oxygen ($O_2$), and Hydrogen ($H_2$) are the lifelines for breathing, hydration, and food production.

• The Polimak Role: Our systems facilitate the excavation, sieving, conveying, and preheating of regolith. We feed raw materials into extraction reactors with precision, ensuring a steady supply of life-sustaining volatiles for space agencies and commercial colonies.

Extraction of Helium-3 (He-3)

Helium-3 is the "gold" of the Moon—a rare isotope abundant in lunar regolith but scarce on Earth. It is the holy grail for clean nuclear fusion, defense technologies, and advanced medical imaging.

• The Polimak Role: Our patented Modular Drum Conveyor (MDC) systems are uniquely designed to handle the high volumes of regolith required for He-3 extraction. By integrating heating and sieving within the conveying process, we maximize the recovery of this trillion-dollar resource.

Preparation of Space Propellants

Bringing fuel from Earth is the single greatest bottleneck in space exploration. To refuel satellites, Mars-bound rockets, and lunar landers, we must produce liquid Oxygen and Hydrogen in-situ.

• The Polimak Role: Polimak’s MDC and feeding systems provide the "front-end" of the propellant factory. We deliver conditioned, sized regolith to chemical processing plants, making off-world refueling more cost-efficient than Earth-based logistics.

Recovery of Critical Metals & Minerals

The Moon is rich in structural materials. Beyond volatiles, the regolith contains Iron, Aluminum, Titanium, and Silicon—essential for manufacturing on-site.

• The Polimak Role: Our multi-stage handling systems separate ilmenite and other mineral-rich particles. Whether for refining Iron for structural beams, Aluminum for spacecraft hulls, or Silicon for solar arrays, Polimak ensures the raw materials are moved and measured with industrial-grade reliability.

Advanced Lunar Construction

Regolith is the primary raw material for the first extraterrestrial cities. It will be used to build landing pads, radiation shields, and habitat shells.

• The Polimak Role: Polimak systems are the backbone of lunar civil engineering. We enable:

  • Excavation and Conveying: Moving massive volumes for site leveling.

  • Thermal Processing: Feeding regolith into sintering units to produce 3D-printed bricks.

  • Dustless Stockpiling: Using our Telescopic Chutes to manage materials without contaminating the environment.

  • Berm Construction: Filling and transporting bags for blast shields and habitat protection.

Advanced Lunar Surface Assessment & Regolith Analysis

Current sampling technologies are often restricted by "one-shot" mechanisms or very limited volume capabilities. Polimak’s Modular Drum Conveyor (MDC) transforms how we study the Moon by turning static sampling into a dynamic, high-frequency process.

• The Polimak Role: Designed for integration with lunar landers and rovers, the MDC acts as a precision "delivery hub" for scientific payloads. It can feed multiple sensors and analyzers simultaneously or in sequence, providing the exact volume of regolith required for each test. Unlike traditional systems, the MDC can discharge sampled material after analysis, clearing the way for fresh regolith from new locations.

• Mission Impact: This revolutionary capability allows for exhaustive mineralogical mapping across vast areas using a single, lightweight system. By optimizing payload weight and reducing energy consumption, Polimak enables more ambitious scientific missions within a significantly lower budget.