glossary:msnw-llc
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MSNW LLC

Glossary term: MSNW LLC

CONCEPT Organizations

01 Executive_Summary

A Redmond, WA-based R&D firm founded by Dr. John Slough, specializing in FRC propulsion and magneto-inertial fusion. After 2017, MSNW ceased receiving public funding, suggesting absorption into a classified program.

02 Definition

A Redmond, WA-based R&D firm founded by Dr. John Slough, specializing in FRC propulsion and magneto-inertial fusion. After 2017, MSNW ceased receiving public funding, suggesting absorption into a classified program.

Related terms: FRC Fusion Driven Rocket John Slough Gray Track

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

A Redmond, WA-based R&D firm founded by Dr. John Slough, specializing in FRC propulsion and magneto-inertial fusion. After 2017, MSNW ceased receiving public funding, suggesting absorption into a classified program.

Role: Glossary term: MSNW LLC

Entity Type: Concept — MSNW LLC is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

A Redmond, WA-based R&D firm founded by Dr. John Slough, specializing in FRC propulsion and magneto-inertial fusion. After 2017, MSNW ceased receiving public funding, suggesting absorption into a classified program.

Related Concepts: FRC, Fusion Driven Rocket, John Slough, Gray Track

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Concept — MSNW LLC is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
  • ▸ Related Concepts: FRC, Fusion Driven Rocket, John Slough, Gray Track

09 Timeline_Mentions (10)

2009

MSNW ELF thruster and NASA FRC propulsion

MSNW LLC's FRC-based ELF thruster with NASA funding.

propulsion-physics
2010

Weber Dissertation and MSNW Grant

Toru Weber completes dissertation work on the ELF thruster, funded by an STTR grant to MSNW LLC.

personnel
2011

Anthony Pancotti Joins MSNW

Anthony Pancotti transitions from AFRL to MSNW LLC to serve as Propulsion Lead for the Fusion Driven Rocket.

personnel
2011

Anthony Pancotti Joins MSNW LLC

Pancotti transitions from AFRL to the private sector, joining MSNW LLC as Propulsion Lead.

personnel
2011

Pancotti Joins MSNW LLC

Anthony Pancotti transitions to the private sector, joining MSNW LLC as Propulsion Lead.

personnel
2013

Helion Energy Spin-Off

The core team at MSNW LLC, including David Kirtley and John Slough, spins out to form Helion Energy to focus on commercial electricity generation.

fusion-physics
2016

Pancotti Joins Helion Energy

Anthony Pancotti begins holding simultaneous senior roles at both MSNW LLC and Helion Energy.

personnel
2017

MSNW LLC public funding cessation

MSNW LLC ceases receiving public federal funding; work likely absorbed into classified program.

defense-programs
2017

MSNW LLC Transitions to Classified Funding

Dr. John Slough's MSNW LLC ceases public SBIR awards and transitions to a secure development environment.

historical-context
2017

MSNW LLC Classified Transition

MSNW LLC ceases public funding (over $8.3M) and transitions to a secure, classified funding stream for FRC propulsion development.

defense-programs
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10 FAQ

What is MSNW LLC? ▾
A Redmond, WA-based R&D firm founded by Dr. John Slough, specializing in FRC propulsion and magneto-inertial fusion. After 2017, MSNW ceased receiving public funding, suggesting absorption into a classified program.
When did MSNW LLC appear in the research timeline? ▾
MSNW LLC is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "MSNW ELF thruster and NASA FRC propulsion" (2009). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about MSNW LLC? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of MSNW LLC, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 0 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

External_References 5 REFS

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Last updated: 2026-08-09