Avalanche Energy

Overview

Avalanche Energy Designs — Seattle-based compact fusion company. Developed the 'Orbitron' fusion device, described as 'lunchbox-size.' The Orbitron 'utilizes electrostatic fields to trap fusion ions in conjunction with a magnetron electron confinement scheme to overcome charge density limits. The resulting fusion burn then produces the energetic particles that generate either heat or electricity, which can power a high-efficiency propulsion system.' 'Compared to other fusion concepts, Orbitron devices are promising for space applications as they may be scaled down in size and enable their use as both a propulsion and power source.' Funded by DIU NAPP (May 2022) for space propulsion. Also has MOU with Aerofuse (Ryan Weed's company) for fusion-augmented turbofan aviation. The Orbitron is one of the smallest compact fusion concepts publicly disclosed — 'lunchbox-size' is far smaller than the CFR's 20-ton T4B.

Entity Type: Organization — Avalanche Energy operates as an institutional actor in the defense/aerospace ecosystem.

Network Relationships

Avalanche Energy connects to 2 entities in the intelligence network:

Organisations (1):

• ← Aerofuse: MOU — Avalanche supplies compact fusion for Aerofuse turbofan

Programs (1):

• ← DIU NAPP: NAPP funded Avalanche Orbitron compact fusion

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 4 source documents:

• DIU — NAPP announcement (May 17, 2022)
• GeekWire — Avalanche Energy profile
• IEEE Spectrum — Orbitron description
• BulletPitch — Aerofuse MOU with Avalanche