Founded in December 2024 by Germán Serrano and Hernán Asorey, Ab Astra develops advanced muongraphy technology that uses cosmic-ray muons to create high-definition images of the interior of large geologic bodies and critical infrastructure. The company targets exploration and production applications in mining of critical minerals such as lithium, copper, uranium and rare earths, and also cites dual-use applications in defense and nuclear sectors. Its technology combines compact next-generation sensors, reconstruction algorithms and AI-driven 3D/4D interpretation models that the founders say can deliver large improvements in spatial resolution versus comparable methods. Ab Astra plans to commercialize through a mix of measurement-and-analysis services, field equipment installation, and a continuous-monitoring platform for 4D subsurface interpretation. Current development work includes first-in-class sensor design, patio testing of initial units, algorithm development and preparation for pilot tests in salt flats (salares). The company positions its solution as a way to reduce exploratory costs, improve resource modeling and support environmental monitoring such as aquifer protection.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

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Seed

Latest activity

Jun 2026