Magnetic mirror fusion drives for humanity's next great leap — beyond Earth orbit, to the asteroid belt and beyond.
Chemical propulsion has taken us far. But the asteroid belt, deep-space logistics, and the next century of space infrastructure demand something fundamentally different — a drive that delivers both high thrust and extreme fuel efficiency, simultaneously.
TorchShips is building that engine. By harnessing magnetic mirror fusion, we're developing propulsion systems that will make the cis-lunar economy and beyond commercially viable.
Fusion-class specific impulse slashes transit times and opens missions that are simply impossible with chemical rockets.
From Earth-Moon logistics to asteroid resource extraction — our propulsion unlocks the economics of off-world industry.
Our Pyrotron platform generates near-term revenue through neutron production and isotope services while we mature the propulsion tech.
Three integrated systems. One fusion drive architecture.
Plasma confined and ejected through opposing magnetic field coils — a "magnetic mirror" that channels fusion energy directly into thrust. Our approach prioritizes specific impulse without sacrificing thrust-to-weight.
In collaboration with nTtau Digital, we apply machine-learning optimization to the confinement and control problem — dynamically adjusting magnetic field parameters to maximize plasma stability and energy output.
Our experimental Pyrotron system generates neutrons and isotopes as a near-term commercial service. This "neutrons-to-propulsion" pathway funds core R&D while demonstrating our plasma physics capability.
Working with Woodruff Engineering on the bespoke high-field magnet architecture that forms the physical backbone of our mirror configuration — from coil design through system integration.
Kingston University provides hardware prototyping and testing capability. Combined with prospective validation engagements at LANL and AFRL, we're building a credible experimental ladder toward orbital readiness.
Early discussions with Realta Fusion around licensing established mirror design concepts — allowing TorchShips to build on proven plasma physics foundations while focusing innovation on the propulsion application.
A sequenced path from simulation to space, with early revenue checkpoints along the way.
ML-backed plasma simulation and conceptual design package. Establish the fundable, reviewable technical baseline.
First hardware prototypes at Kingston University. Neutron production via Pyrotron. LANL/AFRL validation conversations.
Full-scale ground demonstrator proving the integrated propulsion system — magnets, plasma, and thrust vectoring at mission-relevant power levels.
Flight demonstration of fusion propulsion in orbit. Target cost: ~$100M. The proof point for commercial deep-space missions.
Before we reach orbit, the Pyrotron experimental platform generates early revenue through neutron production and isotope services — keeping the company funded while the propulsion technology matures. Science that pays for itself.
A focused network of technical partners spanning ML, hardware, magnet engineering, and national-lab validation.
Whether you're an investor, potential partner, researcher, or future team member — we want to hear from you.