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Deep Space Industries’ first space resource exploration spacecraft, Prospector-1, is scheduled to launch in 2019. This artist’s rendering
shows the spacecraft after touchdown on a near-Earth asteroid. This first commercial interplanetary mission will utilize the highest quality,
off-the-shelf micro-satellite components in conjunction with DSI’s mission-enabling. patented technologies. Prospector-1 will be tasked
with taking geophysical measurements which will inform the development of mining equipment for subsequent missions.
Contents
A Letter from the Chairman.............................1
The Market ......................................................2
Mission Timeline .............................................4
The Technology................................................5
The Business ....................................................7
DSI Leadership .................................................8
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Technology to Fuel the FutureA Letter from the Chairman
Deep Space Industries believes the future can and will be unlimited. Along with many of the world’s
billionaires, aerospace companies and space agencies, we are moving outward into the solar
system. While they are going for their own reasons, we are going to supply them with what they
will need to succeed.
That is why, although our vision is grand, Deep Space Industries is fundamentally a technology and
resources company, focused on supplying the basic products and services that our customers will
need to survive and thrive on the frontier. We are developing what is already in demand in today’s
$330B+ space economy, even as we develop the tools and capabilities we will employ to support
those in both the public and private sectors who will open the solar system in the coming decades.
Even before these other systems and projects are completely online, today’s space industry is experiencing rapid growth as the
commercialization of space speeds up. As new and lower-cost transportation systems come online, this growth will increase. Yet
no matter how low the cost of getting into space becomes, if industry and government must depend on Earth-derived provisions,
the space economy will always be constrained by a limited supply of materials. Deep Space Industries will remove this constraint
by developing technologies to utilize local resources. By enabling us to live off the land in space, we will ignite a dramatic acceleration
in the ability of the private and public sectors to access, explore and develop the high frontier.
That is why Deep Space Industries was created. We were founded by a group of space industry experts and successful
entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mining, spacecraft engineering, space exploration, and space policy. Together, we have
developed DSI to capitalize on the growth of the space industry by creating technologies that decrease costs and increase
performance for current customers, while also developing the next generation of technologies that will enable new mission
types and take full advantage of the local resources of space to enhance and improve the space businesses of the near future.
While there are many valuable materials we will eventually extract from asteroids, to be pragmatic, our go-to-market strategy is
focused on what many in our field call the real “gold” of space – water. You can drink it and also extract oxygen from it to breathe.
More, water and its derivatives (hydrogen and oxygen) fuel spacecraft propulsion and support the habitation of humans in many
other ways. Water is non-toxic, easy to transport, easy to work with, and in very high demand by our customers in space.
Deep Space Industries is developing technologies that will locate, collect, and deliver water-derived products and services to the
growing number of businesses that operate in space, while also innovating the technologies to use those products and finding new
markets for their application. For example, the company’s market-optimized small-satellite water thruster is already producing
significant revenue, and several more mission-enabling spacecraft components will be commercialized this year as part of DSI’s
growing patent portfolio of space technologies.
The following pages discuss the details of this important market, the technology we’re creating for the market, and the business
we are developing to capitalize on and catalyze the next phase of human economic expansion and civilization. For us Deep Space
is not just a place, it is a passion.
Join us!
Sincerely,
Rick Tumlinson
Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder
Deep Space Industries
2016 PROSPECTUS
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The Space EconomyBy the numbers
Space is currently a $330-billion industry, and the segment
in which DSI operates, commercial infrastructure, had a
compound annual growth rate of 10% between 2010 and
2014.1 Demand for services from space continue to rise, and
consequently, a record number of space startups have been
founded in recent years, contributing to rapid innovation
and growth throughout the industry.
Space Entrepreneurship
$13.3 billion in venture capital has been invested in over 80
space startup companies since 2000, creating a vibrant
“NewSpace” economy, with nine exits totaling over $2.2
billion, and a number of “unicorns” worth in excess of $1
billion. This generation’s most successful entrepreneurs are
investing heavily in space, including the 21 billionaires who
are currently affiliated with NewSpace companies.2
Commercial Infrastructure Segment
Commercial infrastructure includes the equipment needed
to provide space products and services, such as ground
stations, satellite manufacturing, launch services, human
spaceflight, insurance, and research and development. The
market continues to grow as revenue rose 17.7% in 2014
from $108.48 billion in 2013 to $127.65 billion.1 As demand
for space products and services (including satellite radio and
television, Earth observation, global positioning, and more)
grows rapidly, so does the demand for the manufacturing,
supply, delivery, and maintenance of the infrastructure that
supports those services.
Future Trends
Analysts predict continued growth of the industry due to
the trend toward miniaturization of space systems, and a
slow decline in launch prices due to new entrants like
SpaceX and Blue Origin. However, launch prices are
unlikely to drop below $1M/ton in the coming decade.
Lifting Earth-sourced materials into orbit will always be
expensive, dangerous, and inherently limited by the size
of the rocket. As the industry continues to grow, these
constraints will become more limiting.
The Industry at a Glance
The Current Space Industry1
Consistent Growth1
Growing Market: Space Startups2
1 The Space Report, 2011 – 2015, The Space Foundation 2 Start-Up Space: Rising Investment in Commercial Space Ventures, 2016, The Tauri Group
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Catalyzing Market GrowthThrough innovation in resource supply
The Problem: A Constrained Supply Chain
Currently about half the mass lifted to orbit is fuel. Especially when traveling to destinations
beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), such as geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) where most
communications and defense satellites operate. The fuel required to lift a satellite into its
appropriate orbit can be up to 400% of the mass of the satellite itself. Launch costs are
currently $5M per ton, and up to 16 tons of fuel is needed to get a 4-ton satellite from LEO
to GEO, costing $80M to transport an asset between locations in space.
The fuel being used is quite inexpensive. In most cases, it is simply liquid hydrogen and liquid
oxygen, both of which are easily derived from water. On Earth, water can cost less than 50
cents per ton, and refined liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen range in price from $20 per ton
to $2,000 per ton, depending on quantity and delivery location. So why is this same fuel so
expensive in space? Because it costs $5M per ton to get that water out of Earth’s gravity well
and into space.
The Solution: Technology to Use Local Resources
There is plenty of water already in space, in the minerals and ices found on asteroids. If
water from space could be used by businesses in space, operational costs, such as moving,
refueling, and resupplying assets, could be cut by 50% or more. To this end, DSI has
received a letter of intent from the United Launch Alliance (ULA), stating their interest in
DSI providing up to 100 tons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, derived from water
found on asteroids, for a price of up to $3M per ton, delivered to ULA in Earth orbit as
early as 2023. Many other customers are working closely with DSI to develop similar
agreements, providing a proven demand for DSI’s space-sourced products.
Additionally, other asteroid-sourced materials such as hydrocarbons, plastics, and metals
could be used in 3D printers to manufacture space hardware, drastically reducing the
significant capital expenses related to building and launching large space assets. Such a drastic
cut in operational and capital expenses would allow for a rapid increase in economic
development in space, providing even more users for in-space resources.
Asteroid ResourcesAsteroids include the same materials as planets, providing an abundant supply of exactly
what DSI’s customers need in space. The first asteroids being targeted by Deep Space
Industries contain high abundances of easily accessible water, as well as other important
elements and ferrous metals.
Near Earth AsteroidsThe initial targets for mining are those that pass through Earth’s neighborhood. Many water-
rich near Earth asteroids are easy to access as they travel around the Sun in very similar orbits
to Earth. Additionally, these small bodies have very little mass, and therefore very little
gravity, making it easy to extract resources.
Asteroid MiningAsteroid mining begins with prospecting for the best resources. Then resources are harvested
and processed into refined, usable supplies such as water for propulsion or oxygen for
humans to breathe on space stations.
60% of spacecraft use
water-derived fuel such
as liquid hydrogen or
liquid oxygen.
DSI customers could see
up to 50% reduction in
costs from using locally
sourced fuel.
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Technology for TomorrowInnovating the frontier
Rapid Increase in Microsat Launches3
3 Spaceworks Nano and Microsatellite Market Report, 2016, SpaceWorks
Comet-1: Market Optimized Propulsion
Successful spacecraft such as NASA’s DAWN, JAXA’s Hayabusa 1 & 2, and ESA’s Rosetta have all visited resource-rich asteroids.
These missions have proven the concept and many of the technical capabilities required for asteroid mining. However, these
programs were executed under large government cost structures and long timetables. DSI’s technology innovations are
changing the way these types of missions are performed. The company’s pioneering spacecraft components greatly reduce
the size, cost, and development times of sophisticated space missions, making asteroid mining economically feasible for the
first time in history. DSI is building on the existing micro- and nano-satellite industry infrastructure by developing specific
technologies that drastically increase the functionality of off-the-shelf satellite structures. DSI’s spacecraft components
transform existing micro-satellite platforms into lean, agile, and robust robots, ready for advanced space missions.
While these technologies are required for DSI’s deep space missions, they also enhance and enable missions in low Earth
orbit for businesses that provide Earth observation data, telecommunications, and other space-based services. As micro-
satellites (less than 50 kg) increase in popularity, there is significant market potential for DSI’s enabling technologies that can
drastically increase the utility of these affordable systems. The company’s first commercial technology product, Comet-1™,
was designed to provide maximum utility for these micro-satellites, filling a significant market gap in propulsion options. This
is also an important first step in DSI’s long-term market-capture strategy as propulsion systems sold today can be refueled by
space resources tomorrow.
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Technology for TodaySmall spacecraft subsystems that enable new missions
Deep Space Industries’ technology products transform existing micro- and nano-satellite platforms into robust business
assets that can perform a wider range of valuable functions. Because these cornerstone technologies serve as the key
enabler of new mission types, DSI is perfectly positioned to be a “mission prime,” and act as the lead contractor for the
manufacturing of sophisticated constellations of spacecraft. There are currently no leading prime contractors in the small
satellite market. A few will emerge in the next 5 years and DSI intends to dominate this market through continuously evolving
technology that will place the company at the cutting edge of performance, and therefore position it to consistently win
the most lucrative business opportunities.
Through its partner network, DSI is able to outsource the manufacturing of the standardized spacecraft platforms, and then
integrate the unique DSI technologies that greatly enhance the utility of those platforms. Being able to provide customers with
the highest quality, high-performance, customized solution allows the company to extract maximum value from sales contracts.
The company expects to close $10 million in sales in 2016, with $6 million in mission prime contracts already closed by July.
PropulsionThe Comet-1 electrothermal thruster uses one of the most abundant resources in the solar
system, water, as propellant. It is intrinsically inert, launch safe, and cost effective. This low-
power, low-profile, high-total-impulse micropropulsion system is CubeSat-compatible but
incorporates a highly-flexible interface suitable for a wide range of spacecraft sizes.
Deep Space AvionicsModular, scalable, and intrinsically radiation-tolerant avionics combine the best of
commercial technologies with rigorous screening and innovative design approaches to enable
cost-effective, yet radiation-robust subsystems for deep space. This inherent robustness also
drastically increases the lifespan of satellites in Earth’s orbit.
Optical NavigationA two-camera optical navigation system enables proximity operations at asteroids or at close
range to other targets, such as other spacecraft in a constellation. This vision system is being
developed jointly by Deep Space Industries and the University of Luxembourg.
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Built for GrowthStructured for Success
– PROPRIETARY –
A synergistic approach.
DSI is innovating two equally mission-critical and
complementary space businesses: mining and technology.
The mining division is focused on developing the most
efficient and effective means of locating, harvesting, and
returning materials to supply customers in Earth’s orbit. The
technology division is tasked with creating the technologies
to enable this resource recovery, as well as enabling
customers to use those resources.
The two lines of business add value to each other as the
company develops both ends of the supply chain. The
integration of theses two businesses allows DSI to provide a
cohesive set of solutions for a wide range of customers.
Easy to Invest. Easy to Exit.
Deep Space Industries is a venture-backed Delaware C-Corp
with a sophisticated lead investor, and has completed
significant due diligence. The company’s lead investor,
Metatron Global, is represented on the board and is active
in management and strategic planning, providing enhanced
value for shareholders.
DSI provides numerous near-term exit opportunities, even
prior to the first revenues from space resource utilization.
The technology division will be an excellent M&A target for
large space operators within 5 years. An IPO opportunity
on a junior exchange familiar with mining companies, such
as the Toronto stock exchange, could offer an exit
opportunity within 7 years, to align with the cyclical nature
of the mining industry.
Market
The greatest market risks center around the infrastructure
needed to make use of space resources. This is why DSI is
actively developing the technologies, such as water
thrusters, that will utilize the resources the company
delivers. DSI is also working with partners and customers
to develop valuable in-space services, enabled by space
resources, thereby ensuring that there is a vibrant market
for both DSI technologies and the resources that make
those technologies more effective.
Regulatory / Legal
The company is located in the USA and the EU; however,
a portion of the Company’s assets will one day be located
in free space, providing a unique legal and regulatory
framework for mining. DSI’s legal team is working closely
with policy makers all over the world to define space
mining and asset ownership regulations that are favorable
to businesses and economic growth. DSI’s world-
renowned team has been instrumental in the recent
passing of the ‘Space Act’ in the U.S. and is actively
participating in the drafting of similar regulations in
Luxembourg and elsewhere.
Risk Mitigation
Geology and Mining
Mining in an unknown environment presents risks
associated with mining processes and equipment.
However, these risks are well-known and can be addressed
with thorough planning, well-informed mining site
selection, and pro-active risk management. As such, DSI is
executing resource assessment missions to verify
mineralogy and rock mechanics on a variety of asteroids.
Financial
Like any resource extraction enterprise, DSI’s business is
capital intensive. External market forces could change the
financial landscape, affecting fundraising. To mitigate this
risk, DSI is building long-term relationships with multiple
international funding bodies, including governments,
banks, and investment firms. Additionally, DSI is currently
negotiating with customers to finalize off-take agreements
(futures contracts), providing revenue certainty.
Technology
DSI has developed a detailed roadmap for long-term
technology development that is focused on risk reduction
and mitigation. A primary tenet of this approach is the “X”
or eXperimental missions. These spacecraft will flight test
mission critical technologies prior to implementation,
ensuring mission success.
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DSI Leadership
Rick Tumlinson
Chairman of the Board
This generations most visionary
space industry leader. Leased
MIR space station, signed up first
citizen space explorer, co-founder
of numerous space companies
and organizations.
Petr Johanes
Board Director
Investor and Founding Partner at
Metatron Global, an international
investment firm that led DSI’s
seed round. Formerly with Silicon
Valley venture capital firm Khosla
Ventures.
Daniel Faber
CEO
Successful entrepreneur and
engineer. Spacecraft and mining
expert. Proven manager and
leader with over a decade of
spacecraft technology experience.
Grant Bonin
Chief Engineer
World-leading satellite innovator
and project manager with dozens
of successful satellite missions
currently in orbit. Proven team
leader with a perfect track record
of mission success.
Mark Sonter
Board Director
Veteran mining executive with
30+ years of experience in mine
planning and development
projects around the world.
World recognized expert in
space mining.
Dr. John S. Lewis
Chief Scientist
World’s leading asteroid expert
and author of several seminal
works on asteroid resources.
Professor Emeritus at the
University of Arizona, formerly
with MIT.
Meagan Crawford
VP Communications
Successful entrepreneur, space
industry investment expert. Over
a decade of strategic planning,
operations, and management
experience in the oil & gas
industry. MBA, Rice University.
Sagi Kfir
General Counsel
Veteran aerospace commerce
lawyer and international space
policy expert. Member of the
Hague Space Resource working
group, and American Bar
Association space expert.
Scott Armitage
Space Systems Lead
Veteran spacecraft engineer with
proven success in the design,
implementation, and flight of
unique hardware, software, and
electronics. Dozens of successful
space missions.
Frederic Baker
COO, DSI Europe
Seasoned aerospace professional,
business development executive,
strategist, startup operations
expert and proven leader of
multicultural, technically-
leveraged teams.
Business Expertise
Mining Expertise
Technology Expertise
Artist rendering of a future DSI fuel
processing facility on-orbit. As shown
here, asteroid materials are being
processed using solar energy, and
propellants are being refined and
stored for shipment to customers.
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