Exploration Architecture Corporation (XArc), founded in 2007 by Space Architect Sam Ximenes, is dedicated to the burgeoning field of space architecture, which involves designing and constructing inhabited environments for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial settings. Recognized as a legitimate specialty within architecture, XArc operates across three primary domains: orbital architecture, planetary surface architecture, and Earth-based space facilities, such as spaceports. As the commercial space sector evolves, XArc is positioned to support the infrastructure necessary for a new space economy that encompasses civil, commercial, and strategic space endeavors.
The company leverages expertise from various disciplines typically outside of aerospace to tackle the challenges of human habitation in extreme environments. Their consulting services cover a range of projects including architectural designs for spaceports, space stations, and planetary surface systems. Additionally, XArc's technology development initiatives focus on applications for habitation on the Moon and Mars, stimulating growth in civil and commercial space exploration markets.
With over two decades of experience in space systems and human exploration, Sam Ximenes has led XArc to become an interplanetary architecture firm that aims to pioneer developments in human settlement across the solar system. From lunar construction concepts to strategies for Mars habitation, XArc is at the forefront of innovative architecture for future space missions. The firm is also committed to advancing education in space sciences through initiatives like the WEX Foundation, emphasizing the importance of training the next generation for careers in space exploration. In a rapidly changing landscape of commercial spaceflight, XArc's skilled network plays a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of human settlement beyond Earth.
