The rarest material
ever brought to Earth
Ion Microsystems is pioneering the first commercial Mars sample return mission. Through advanced ion propulsion, we are making the extraordinarily extraterrestrial accessible.
Mars Regolith Samples
Own a piece
of Mars
Authentic Martian regolith, collected from the surface of Mars, returned to Earth, and delivered to your door. Hermetically sealed and fully documented. Early preorder pricing starts at $600/mg.
Learn moreAnticipated Batch-1 preorder price per milligram
Deep space, made easy
Our Missions
Demo-0 & Return-1
From a lunar-orbit demonstrator to the first commercial Mars sample return, our mission roadmap is built on real hardware and real physics. No dangerous and difficult in-orbit refueling, with only one launch required for an entire Martian sample return mission.
View missions →The Team
Engineering-Lead, Execution-Driven
Founded by engineers with NASA flight program experience and deep hardware + low-level software engineering backgrounds. We're serious about making the impossible things possible.
Meet the team →Payload Services
Book a ride to deep space
Our propulsion platform supports commercial payload deployment to lunar orbit, Mars, asteroids, and deep space destinations. Payload inquiries are open now.
Get in touch →We are committed to bringing humanity to the stars. By mastering interplanetary transport today, we are laying the groundwork for a future where humanity can travel between the stars.
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