OnEks

OnEks is a fictional company that appears in the science fiction novel "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. The company is responsible for the development and deployment of the titular spacecraft, the Hail Mary. OnEks is portrayed as a highly advanced and ambitious organization with the resources to undertake monumental spacefaring projects. The narrative suggests that OnEks is a privately funded entity, though its exact structure and origins are not deeply explored. Its primary objective in the context of the novel is to find a solution to the Astrophage problem, a threat to Earth's sun. The company's commitment to scientific research and engineering is evident in the sophisticated technology employed by the Hail Mary mission. OnEks's operational success is crucial to the survival of humanity within the story's premise.