Project History (Chimborazo Site)

The Vision for an Equatorial Gateway

The journey of EMLS PROJECT began with a search for the most geophysically advantageous location on Earth for electromagnetic space launch. The selection of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador was not accidental; it is the closest point on Earth to the stars, providing a natural altitude of 6,263 meters and the maximum rotational velocity of the equator.

Site Selection & Strategic Engineering

  • Rotational Advantage: Launching from the equator adds significant tangential velocity, reducing the energy required to reach orbit.

  • Altitude & Atmosphere: By starting at Chimborazo’s peak, the system bypasses the densest layers of the atmosphere, significantly reducing air resistance and vacuum tube maintenance costs.

  • Geopolitical Alignment: Since 2024, our team has worked to align the project with local and international stakeholders to ensure the site becomes a sovereign, carbon-neutral hub for global space logistics.

Milestones at Chimborazo

  • Initial Survey: Completion of geological and electromagnetic interference (EMI) assessments.

  • Infrastructure Design: Designing the 45.8 km track that utilizes the natural slope of the mountain to minimize structural engineering complexity.

  • Renewable Integration: Finalizing plans for the 500 MW solar array that will power the site, ensuring the project remains a "Green Gateway" to the Moon.