The document discusses a presentation by Jim Keravala of Shackleton Energy Company about developing an off-world infrastructure. The infrastructure would solve challenges of energy, water, and internet access by extracting fuel and materials from the moon, transporting them to low Earth orbit, and using fuel stations in LEO. The first step would be building a profitable fuel business serving existing satellite and space markets over 8 years with an $18 billion budget through a global public-private consortium.

1. Presented by Jim Keravala, COO, Shackleton Energy Company
at FEI EMEA, Vienna, March 11, 2015

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13. $10,000 per kg
$50,000 per kg

19. 350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km
$10,000 per kg
$50,000 per kg
$500 per kg
$250 per kg

25. 350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km

39. 350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km
Transport water to LEO, split into
hydrogen (fuel) and oxygen (oxidizer)

42. 350 km 36,000 km 384,400 km
Transport water to LEO, split into
hydrogen (fuel) and oxygen (oxidizer)

43. We can solve three world challenges—energy, water and internet
access—with a single off-world infrastructure. It is only
economically viable if we can source fuel and materials from
the Moon.
Extraction of fuel and materials from the Moon. Transportation
from the Moon to LEO. Fuel stations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Technology demonstration of space-based solar power.
First step: build a profitable fuel business by serving existing
markets: servicing satellites, removing space debris and refuelling
exploration missions. 8 year, $18 billion program.
Global consortium of public and private partners.

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