The Horizon Space Initiative is pioneering the next era of space exploration with our ambitious Artemis-X program, aiming to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon by 2028.
Next-generation lunar lander prototype undergoing testing
President John F. Kennedy's historic speech at Rice University, September 12, 1962
Rice University, Houston, Texas
"We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win..."
"The growth of our science and education will be enriched by new knowledge of our universe and environment, by new techniques of learning and mapping and observation, by new tools and computers for industry, medicine, the home as well as the school."
"Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, 'Because it is there.' Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the Moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there."
The roadmap to establishing humanity's first sustainable lunar outpost
Q3 2024
Uncrewed test flight of the lunar lander system to validate landing technologies and surface operations. Carries scientific payloads including the Lunar Resource Mapper.
Q2 2026
First crewed lunar landing with 2 astronauts conducting a 7-day surface mission. Deployment of initial habitat module and demonstration of in-situ resource utilization (water extraction).
Q4 2027
Delivery and activation of the permanent lunar habitat with capacity for 4 astronauts. Expansion of surface operations including power systems, greenhouse module, and rover deployment.
2028-2030
Establishment of permanent lunar settlement with rotating crew of 8-12. Full operational capability including manufacturing, agriculture, and serving as staging point for Mars missions.
Revolutionary systems enabling sustainable lunar exploration
Our TRIDENT system extracts water from lunar regolith with 95% efficiency, providing drinking water, oxygen, and rocket fuel.
Lightweight, deployable solar panels providing 50kW continuous power even during lunar night through innovative energy storage.
Swarm robotics system that 3D prints radiation-shielded structures using lunar regolith before human crews arrive.
Hybrid shielding combining polyethylene, lunar regolith, and electromagnetic fields for optimal protection against cosmic rays.
Bio-regenerative life support system with 87% recycling efficiency for air, water, and nutrients using tailored plant species.
The Pegasus lander can make up to 5 round trips between lunar orbit and surface without refurbishment.
The visionary team guiding humanity's next giant leap
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