SDRTSpace Dust Research
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Science for the next frontier

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Turning the science of dust and plasma into technologies for exploration—on the Moon and beyond.

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01 / Our mission

Small particles.
Extraordinary possibilities.

Dust is a challenge for exploration—and a window into the space environment. Space Dust Research & Technologies translates studies of dust and plasma into practical tools for lunar missions and low Earth orbit.

Discover what we’re developing ↘
02 / Technologies

From understanding
to application.

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Leave the dust behind.

Electron-Beam Dust Mitigation uses low-energy electrons to charge and lift dust from surfaces. A contact-free approach for cleaning spacesuits, solar panels, thermal radiators, and optics.

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Know your plasma environment.

The CubeSat Langmuir Probe measures electron density and temperature in low Earth orbit, bringing high-cadence plasma measurements to compact missions.

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A better starting point
for lunar resources.

The Electron Beam Regolith Separator charges regolith particles for electrostatic separation by size and composition, with the aim of improving lunar resource utilization.

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03 / About SDRT

Rooted in science.
Built for exploration.

Our team brings together space science, instrument development, and mechanical and electrical engineering to turn research into technologies for the next generation of missions.

Meet the full team ↗
XW

Xu Wang, Ph.D.

CEO & Co-Founder

MH

Mihály Horányi, Ph.D.

CSO & Co-Founder

A shared focus: connecting fundamental understanding with the practical needs of space exploration.

04 / Recognition & programs
NASA

Entrepreneurs
Challenge

NASA

TechLeap

NASA SBIR

Two Phase I
subcontracts

NASA / NSF

I-Corps
Fall 2025 National Cohort

The next step starts with a conversation

What could we
explore together?

Connect with SDRT about mission needs, technology development, and research collaboration.

Connect with our team ↗
Science for the next frontier

Explore Space Through Dust

Turning the science of dust and plasma into technologies for exploration—on the Moon and beyond.

DUST · PLASMA · DISCOVERY
ENGINEERING FOR EXPLORATION
01 Dust mitigation
02 Plasma sensing
03 Lunar resources
01 /
Our mission

Small particles. Extraordinary possibilities.

Dust is a challenge for exploration—and a window into the space environment. Space Dust Research & Technologies translates studies of dust and plasma into practical tools for lunar missions and low Earth orbit.

Discover what we’re developing ↘
02 /
Technologies

From understanding to application.

SDRT illustration of electron-beam dust mitigation
Lunar surface · Concept illustration
01 — EBDM

Leave the dust behind.

Electron-Beam Dust Mitigation uses low-energy electrons to charge and lift dust from surfaces. A contact-free approach for cleaning spacesuits, solar panels, thermal radiators, and optics.

Non-contact
No consumables
Low-energy electron beam
Explore dust mitigation ↗
Rendering of a CubeSat in orbit
Low Earth orbit · Mission illustration
02 — CLP

Know your plasma environment.

The CubeSat Langmuir Probe measures electron density and temperature in low Earth orbit, bringing high-cadence plasma measurements to compact missions.

CubeSat integration
1 kHz measurements
Electron density & temperature
Explore plasma sensing ↗
SDRT concept illustration for lunar regolith processing
Lunar resources · Concept illustration
03 — EBRS

A better starting point for lunar resources.

The Electron Beam Regolith Separator charges regolith particles for electrostatic separation by size and composition, with the aim of improving lunar resource utilization.

Regolith beneficiation
Size & composition separation
Explore regolith separation ↗
03 /
About SDRT

Rooted in science. Built for exploration.

Our team brings together space science, instrument development, and mechanical and electrical engineering to turn research into technologies for the next generation of missions.

Meet the full team ↗
XW

Xu Wang, Ph.D.

CEO & Co-Founder

MH

Mihály Horányi, Ph.D.

CSO & Co-Founder

A shared focus: connecting fundamental understanding with the practical needs of space exploration.

04 /
Recognition & programs
NASA

Entrepreneurs Challenge

NASA

TechLeap

NASA SBIR

Two Phase I subcontracts

NASA / NSF

I-Corps Fall 2025 National Cohort

The next step starts with a conversation

What could we explore together?

Connect with SDRT about mission needs, technology development, and research collaboration.

Connect with our team ↗