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Opifex Global

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About

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Opifex Global is a privately funded company based in Georgetown, Texas. training individuals for commercial astronaut, space tourism, and off-world mining, in preparation for commercial and private aerospace opportunities.

History

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Opifex Global was established in June of 2018 by ex-Navy EOD Diver and participant in the United States Navy Marine Mammal Program Barton Bollfrass [1] in Georgetown, Tx. [2]

In 2018 Bollfrass established Fathom Academy, the first-ever technologically advanced indoor swift water rescue training facility.

Training

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Opifex Global has developed a two year training program for astronaut candidates wanting to pursue construction skills needed for off-world development.

The curriculum encompasses neutral buoyancy tanks, tools, simulators, spacesuits, and practical skills necessary for managing off-world operations including:  SSA dive training (underwater EVA training suit),off-world mining education and procedures (suited use of equipment in Arctic & Desert), and NEEMO Training.


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