Future
Projects

Two concepts we are studying for after Lightning is flying. Both depend on cheap, frequent launch, and neither is in development today.

Concepts

Concept art of satellites in Low Earth Orbit above a storm system

Stellar Shield

Future Concept

A future concept for a space-based missile defense constellation, each satellite carrying four miniature interceptors.

Illustrative concept art. Early-stage concepts under study. Not a commitment to build or sell any product.

Concept art of a Stellar orbital tug in navy livery above Earth

Stellar Shuttle

Future Concept

A future concept for a nuclear thermal propulsion spacecraft that cuts the trip to Mars to about three months.

Illustrative concept art. Early-stage concepts under study. Not a commitment to build or sell any product.

Advise on
a Concept

We are looking for advisors in missile defense and nuclear thermal propulsion to test whether these concepts hold up.

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