Common Ores

Various raw materials are essential for constructing and upgrading spacecraft. These resources are extracted from ores and refined for use in different applications.

Iron

• Usage: Primary component in spacecraft structures, including the hull, frame, and structural components.
• Source: Extracted from iron ores such as hematite, magnetite, and siderite.

Copper

• Usage: Essential for electrical wiring, conductive components, and electronic systems.
• Source: Found in sulfide ores like chalcopyrite, and oxide ores such as malachite and azurite.

Titanium

• Usage: Valued for its strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties, making it ideal for spacecraft components and structural elements.
• Source: Typically extracted from minerals such as ilmenite and rutile.

Silicon

• Usage: Crucial for semiconductor devices, solar panels, and electronic systems onboard spacecraft.
• Source: Extracted from silica-rich ores such as quartz and sand.

Uranium

• Usage: A potent energy source for nuclear propulsion and power generation systems in spacecraft.