CI-E Carbonaceous Chondrite Simulant – Orgueil-Type Asteroid Analog for Reactive & ISRU Research

CI Carbonaceous Chondrite Simulant is a high-fidelity asteroid regolith analog engineered to replicate the mineralogical and chemical characteristics of CI-type carbonaceous chondrites, specifically modeled after the Orgueil meteorite—one of the most chemically primitive and volatile-rich meteorites ever studied. Designed for advanced planetary science, reactive processing experiments, and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) research, this simulant reproduces the hydrated minerals, fine-grained matrix structure, and carbon-bearing phases typical of CI chondrites. These materials are widely considered among the most compositionally similar meteorites to the early solar nebula and C-type asteroids. The simulant is particularly suited for volatile extraction studies, hydrogen and water recovery experiments, thermal processing, reduction chemistry, and regolith-reactivity testing. Its composition supports laboratory investigations into asteroid mining workflows, life-detection protocols, and spacecraft material interaction with carbonaceous dust. Manufactured by Space Resource Technologies, this asteroid analog provides researchers, engineers, and educators with a scientifically grounded material for simulating primitive asteroid environments without handling rare meteorite samples.

• AUTHENTIC CI CARBONACEOUS CHONDRITE SIMULANT: CI Carbonaceous Chondrite Simulant is engineered to replicate Orgueil-type meteorites—among the most primitive and chemically representative materials of early solar system formation. This high-fidelity asteroid analog mimics the mineralogical, chemical, and physical characteristics of volatile-rich C-type asteroid material using carefully blended terrestrial mineral phases.
• IDEAL FOR RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS: Designed for planetary science, ISRU development, and reactive processing studies, this simulant supports experiments involving water extraction, reduction chemistry, volatile release, and geochemical analysis. It is also well-suited for STEM education, asteroid geology demonstrations, and university-level research projects.
• BULK QUANTITIES AND CUSTOM ORDERS AVAILABLE: Available in laboratory-scale and bulk quantities. Custom formulations, particle size distributions, and mineralogical adjustments can be accommodated for specialized research or commercial testing applications. Contact us for large-scale asteroid simulation or mission-specific development support.
• TRUSTED BY THE SPACE INDUSTRY: Produced by Space Resource Technologies, a supplier of scientifically grounded planetary simulants used by leading aerospace organizations, research institutions, and universities. Our materials support cutting-edge work in asteroid mining, planetary defense, life-detection instrumentation, and extraterrestrial construction technologies.