Galactic Resource Utilization Space, Inc. (GRU Space)

Moon Hotel -> The Intergalactic Construction Company of Earth

Y CombinatorWinter 2026ActiveIndustrialsAviation and Space

What they do

Problem

Humanity lacks permanent, scalable lunar surface infrastructure needed for long-duration habitation and construction off Earth.

Solution

GRU Space develops in-situ lunar construction systems that convert regolith into bricks and deploy inflatable modular pressurized habitats to build lunar bases and a Moon hotel.

Who it's for

Space agencies and commercial space operators seeking lunar surface habitats and construction services, including future lunar tourism providers.

Founders

Skyler Chan

Founder

Skyler (Founder & CEO) graduated early from Berkeley EECS to make humanity interplanetary in our lifetime. Previously, Skyler built vehicle software @ Tesla, built a NASA funded 3D-printer launched into space, and authored at the world’s largest space conference. Air Force-trained pilot at 16, aspiring astronaut since 3.

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