ALUULA is at the forefront of innovative material technology, playing a pivotal role in the development of future space habitats. Sage Berryman, CEO of ALUULA, expressed excitement about their involvement in this groundbreaking project. The habitat, set to be launched with SpaceX in 2026, aims to orbit both the moon and Mars. Max Space, the company behind this initiative, has ambitions to develop a series of scalable habitats, varying in size up to stadium-sized structures, by 2030.
Aaron Kemmer, co-founder of Max Space, emphasized the necessity of making space more accessible and affordable. He highlighted that the future of human space habitation depends on our ability to expand usable space significantly.
The habitats will incorporate a custom laminate made with ALUULA’s lightweight material, which enhances the structural elements by providing an optimal strength-to-weight ratio. This innovation allows for larger living and working areas in space, significantly reducing weight and transport costs compared to traditional crew modules. Richard Myerscough, Chief Innovation Officer at ALUULA, noted the material’s high resistance polymers make it ideally suited for critical applications like space travel where weight and safety are paramount.
ALUULA’s influence extends beyond space, with recent collaborations including a joint R&D project with Michelin and a new venture with outdoor brand Arc’Teryx to enhance their product lines. The company is actively working with multiple brand partners to innovate products within the outdoor and wind sport industries, among others. Berryman shared that while specific details are under wraps, there are numerous exciting product developments expected to launch later this year.
