The intersection of space, blasting, and geospatial solutions.
Dunamis A-T-G is all about using energetic materials to make your next mission possible. Whether it be asteroid processing, lunar surface excavation, breaking rocks on Mars for sampling, conducting geophysical exploration of the subsurface, planetary defense missions, or specialty manufacturing, if you tell us your mission, we will show you how explosives and similar energetic processes may be safely and reasonably used to fulfill your mission objectives. We aim to be the go-to company for subject matter expertise and consultative services with regard to the use of energetic materials and processes in space, the provision of complete turnkey solutions to enable missions that require moving or breaking rock materials, and the manufacture of products and tools needed to deploy energetic materials in space environments. By leveraging our experience in commercial terrestrial blasting and terrestrial explosives regulation and merging it with concepts in current and developing space technology, law, and sustainability, we will build the framework, methods, and materials today for the out-of-this-world blasters of tomorrow. As we pave the way for these kinds of space activities, we will better the technologies used on Earth while expanding humankind’s knowledge of the universe.
Development of standards and regulations for blasting in space environments
Blasting on Earth is generally considered an ultra-hazardous activity. Why? Because when we blast, we harness nearly unimaginable amounts of energy, produced almost instantaneously, and while on Earth, we've become very good at understanding how to control that energy to ensure safe and effective blasts, sometimes things go wrong. On Earth we know what to expect from flying debris, vibration waves, and shock waves, and our design principles are pretty dialed in. Space environments represent an entirely new venue, with different gravitational regimes, little to no atmosphere, radiation, abrasive dusts, and wide variations in temperature.
On Earth we have rules and regulations that work well within the terrestrial realm to protect Earth people, Earth property, and the Earth's environment.
Astra Dunamis is dedicated to developing the standards and rules and regulations we propose should govern the use of explosives and similarly energetic processes in space environments, especially as commercial actors begin to seek opportunities on the moon, Mars, and other bodies. We begin by developing a base set of standards alongside developing technology, and then allow those to dictate where research is required to further refine the rules and better understand the challenges of working in space environments.
Development of technology for blasting in space environments
Using explosives for excavation and construction on Earth is relatively easy compared to the conditions that will be experienced working in space environments. On Earth, our design principles work well and standard practices are well understood across the industry. When things do go catastrophically wrong, which thankfully is uncommon, we pretty much know what to expect from the fallout. In addition, rarely, are Earth blasters faced with having to select special explosive products that will be able to perform in very cold or very hot environments, except those few working in Arctic regions or in 'hot hole' conditions.
None of this will be the case when it comes to conducting blasting operations on Moon, Mars, inside an asteroid capture system, or anywhere else in the solar system. Blasting in space environments means having to develop products and technology that can be used both safely and effectively in rigorous space environments.
Astra Dunamis is dedicated to exploring the development of technologies that will enable future space blasters to safely and effectively excavate, build, research, and harvest natural resources on our celestial neighbors.
Full service applications of energetic processes in space environments
We envision a wide variety of uses for energetic materials and processes in space environments, and aim to provide turnkey solutions to support your next mission. These could include processing of captured asteroids, certain manufacturing processes, and research. On Moon, Mars, and other planetary bodies energetic materials and processes could be used for surface preparation and development, surface and subsurface excavation, and perhaps most importantly in the near term, geophysical exploration.
If these are the kinds of activities you are working toward and energetic materials materials and processes might be useful, we want to work with you. Contact us to discuss your mission profile and possible applications today. We would love to work alongside your team!
Cross-over technology for terrestrial blasting in extreme environments
One of the greatest returns humanity has received from reaching for the stars has been new innovative products that make life better, safer, and more productive here on Earth. From Velcro to food that can survive long term storage, we have all benefited from the new technologies researched with an eye toward life in space. We believe it to be no different with respect to explosives products and technologies.
Astra Dunamis will develop blasting and explosives products and technologies for use in space environments, and in so doing will develop better products and processes for extreme Earth environments as well. (see Terra Dunamis)
Support through our Kickstarter Campaign
We are working to create technologies and techniques to energetically facilitate excavation and resource extraction on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. To that end we have initiated a Kickstarter campaign to help us build the first prototypes for two core products needed to enable and facilitate safe and efficient excavation operations on the Moon and other celestial bodies for everything from site development to construction to resource extraction, and even geophysical exploration activities. This project will culminate with the completion of a prototype safety mat (a protective barrier) and prototype regolith+binder blend, which will enable making components out of local materials for use in harsh space environments.
Support and work with Dunamis A-T-G
Dunamis A-T-G LLC is currently seeking opportunities and support. We are a young company actively developing core technology concepts while writing a base series of proposed standards for commercial applications of explosives in space environments. We are seeking avenues to bring our work to the appropriate markets and organizations. If you or your company are involved in space resource mining technologies, planetary defense, asteroid capture, or any other business line that our tech might support, and you wish to explore working together or funding our activities, please contact us.