Earth-Proven Plasma Tech, Reimagined for Space
Born from EarthGrid’s real-world deployments,
StarGrid explores how plasma boring technology could enable off-world infrastructure.
StarGrid is a subsidiary of EarthGrid PBC, focused on advancing plasma boring systems for use in non-terrestrial environments.
Drawing from EarthGrid’s patented plasma boring technology, StarGrid explores how plasma-powered excavation validated in hard terrestrial conditions could function in off-world environments.
Potential Applications
Resource access on asteroids or planetary surfaces without mechanical wear
Access to subsurface resources on asteroids or planetary bodies may be essential for sustained space operations. Plasma boring offers a method to penetrate ultra-hard materials without mechanical wear. StarGrid explores how this capability could support localized resource extraction.
Subsurface habitats for radiation shielding and thermal stability.
Subsurface construction may provide protection from radiation, temperature extremes, and micrometeoroid impacts. Plasma boring systems could enable underground or partially buried habitats using local geology. This approach may reduce reliance on Earth-supplied shielding and materials.
Controlled processing of orbital debris, mitigating space junk
Orbital debris poses increasing challenges for long-term space activity. StarGrid examines how plasma-powered energy systems could support controlled processing of debris materials. The focus is on material behavior and containment rather than active removal.