MARIUS HILLS

Commercial Gateways into Lunar Lava Tubes

Powering TiO2 Mining with ISRU.AI Autonomous Intelligence

What We Deliver

At MARIUS HILLS, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for sustainable lunar resource utilization, powered by ISRU.AI's autonomous intelligence. Our mission focuses on establishing a permanent commercial lunar settlement in the Marius Hills pits, extracting TiO2, volatiles, and regolith to support human expansion on the Moon.

TiO2 Resource Mapping

ISRU.AI Graph Convolutional Networks map TiO2-rich ilmenite in Marius Hills lava tubes.

Swarm Robotics for Mining

ISRU.AI distributed reinforcement learning controls robotic fleets for TiO2 excavation.

Process Optimization

ISRU.AI neural networks optimize TiO2 reduction and oxygen production for efficiency.

Mission Plan Summary

Our phased roadmap builds a self-sustaining lunar colony:

2025–2030

Phase 1: Reconnaissance & Initial Setup

Deploy robots for mapping
Establish surface infrastructure
Confirm resource deposits

2030–2040

Phase 2: Base Establishment

Develop subsurface habitats
Scale ISRU for TiO2 & volatiles
Achieve self-sustaining life support

2040–2050

Phase 3: Colony Expansion

Expand to 500+ residents
Build commercial facilities
Achieve full resource self‑sufficiency

Economic Plan Summary

Our commercial model leverages a 100 km radius mining operation with a two-level ISRU system, delivering strong returns:

Production

LOX: 4,890 kg/day
Titanium: 42 tonnes/month
Water: 150–300 kg/day

Financials

Capital Cost: $981M
Monthly Revenue: $86.1M
Monthly Profit: $56.12M
Break-Even: 17.5 months
ROI (Post Break-Even): Positive, scaling with expansion

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