High-fidelity custom simulants for planetary surface operations. Our team develops mission-specific simulants with controlled mineralogy, particle size distribution (PSD), and geotechnical properties to replicate real planetary regolith environments. We have supported programs with organizations such as Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, including the development of Phobos analog materials for the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission.Simulants are engineered to match:

• Mineralogical composition (bulk and phase-specific)
• Particle size distribution and grain morphology
• Bulk density and packing state
• Shear strength parameters (cohesion and internal friction angle)
• Surface interaction behavior (e.g., dust adhesion, flow, and compaction)

We work directly with customers to match target environments across lunar south pole regions, asteroids, Martian terrains, and other planetary bodies, ensuring alignment between physical testing, simulation inputs, and real world mission conditions.