Lightigo Space

- Founded: 2022
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- Headquarters: Renneská třída 329/13, 639 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Description: Lightigo Space specializes in rapid elemental analysis using Optical Emission Spectroscopy methods, particularly Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). The company focuses on developing technologies for in-situ resource utilization and planetary exploration.
Vision:
To become a leading company in elemental analysis by fostering extraterrestrial research and planetary surveys.
Mission:
To accelerate the transfer of laser spectroscopy for advanced elemental analysis of celestial bodies.
Contact:
- Website: https://www.lightigo-space.com/
- Email: info@lightigo-space.com
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Funding:
- Grant: May 17, 2023, €0.2 million
Key Milestones:
- 2022: Established as a subsidiary of Lightigo s.r.o., focusing on space research applications.Initiated space division with ESRIC Startup Support selection
- 2023: Selected as the second incubated startup by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) after a successful three-month pre-incubation phase.Integrated VESNA optics for SLAVIA hyperspectral mission
- 2024 : ISRA development accelerated under Luxembourg R&D support
Products & Services:
- In-Situ Resource Analyzer (ISRA): A multi-elemental analyzer utilizing LIBS technology, designed for prospecting lunar regolith. Mounted on an autonomous rover, ISRA enables accelerated geological surveys prior to mining and lunar settlement.
- VESNA Optical Assembly: Designing, assembling, and testing optical systems for space applications, including UV optics, afocal systems, and spectroscopy modules.Contribution to SLAVIA mission for near-Earth object analysis using hyperspectral imaging.
- Transfer Learning LIBS Platform: A machine learning-enhanced tool for extrapolating LIBS data under varying atmospheric conditions. TRL: 5–6 (Validated in lab and analog terrestrial settings)