Aerospace
CI-Nuclear Propulsion Engine (CI-NPE)
Compact fusion-fission reactor: Mars in 3 months, meltdown-proof, submarine-quiet.
Core plasma technology under development
Technology Readiness
$285B+
Market
DARPA/Lockheed Martin assessed: 'far advanced'
IP / Differentiator
Aerospace
Sector
Executive Summary
CI-NPE's compact modular reactor eliminates the steam loop entirely, directly coupling nuclear energy to electrical propulsion at 8x the energy density of conventional designs. Mars transit drops from 6+ months to approximately 3 months.
Strategic Advantages
- ▸Fusion-fission design eliminates meltdown risk
- ▸Direct energy conversion removes steam-loop noise/weight/failure modes
- ▸DARPA and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works assessment: 'far advanced'
- ▸Naval application aligned with Virginia-class and Columbia-class timelines
Market Opportunity
$13.4B space propulsion; $285B aerospace/defense propulsion
Financial Detail — NC-9 Data Room
Detailed financial projections, valuation, and capital requirements for CI-NPE are available to qualified investors in the NC-9 Data Room.
Investor InquiryCross-Venture Synergies
- Propulsion integration with E' Prime