Helicity Space

The #HelicitySpace team enjoyed presenting our concept at the annual APS Division of Plasma Physics meeting last week in collaboration with Caltech, University of Maryland Baltimore County and Los Alamos National Laboratory. It was great connecting with the premier international plasma physics community to share our exciting progress as we continue working to increase the efficiency of space transportation. Pictured: Allyson Sellner

We’re proud to join the global celebration of exploration and innovation during #WorldSpaceWeek. As our community focuses on the intersection of space and sustainability, we’re reminded of the role that space technology plays in addressing global challenges. #FusionPropulsion will unlock new possibilities for humanity to explore the far reaches of our solar system and beyond, and at #HelicitySpace, our work aims to contribute to a future where space travel is not only faster and more efficient but also more sustainable than ever before. The future is closer than it seems, and we’re excited to be part of the journey alongside so many in the space community.

Another milestone achieved in fusion propulsion's official recognition as a business activity by the IRS! It’s exciting to see the future we’ve envisioned as an industry starting to come to fruition. Onward! #HelicitySpace #StartupJourney #FusionPropulsion

Allyson Sellner joined #HelicitySpace as a Staff Scientist in June 2023, just two weeks after earning her degree in Physics and Astronomy-Physics from University of Wisconsin-Madison. During her undergraduate years, she worked on the Madison Symmetric Torus (MST), designing experimental diagnostics and analyzing plasma data. ? Allyson’s interest is advancing #deepspace exploration to uncover more about the solar system’s phenomena. We're excited to have her contributing to our mission to enable faster, more efficient #spacetransportation through the development of #fusionpropulsion.? ? #SpaceExploration #PlasmaPhysics #TeamHelicity

Wishing our amazing summer interns good luck this fall! ? We want to extend a huge thank you to Solal, Niko and Ocean for their hard work and dedication at Helicity Space. Your contributions have been invaluable! ? Niko particularly enjoyed following along and participating in the creation of a B-Dot probe. "From working with the team to designing things myself, it gave me a glimpse into how technological innovation happens," Niko shared. ? Solal and Ocean both made significant strides with our technical processes. Solal dove into soldering circuit boards, mastering new techniques with smaller components, while Ocean explored reflow soldering and its applications, along with the troubleshooting process. ? As they embark on the new semester, we wish them the best of luck in their academic and professional journeys. We’re confident their generation will see the fusion propulsion technology they worked on continue to make significant advancements, and that the future of space transportation is in good hands. ? Thank you once again for being a part of our team this summer! ? #Internships #HelicitySpace #FusionPropulsion #SpaceTech Ocean Raillard Solal Duhaut-Bedos

An experimental physicist focused on plasma physics and physical acoustics, Dr. Seth Pree is a Staff Scientist at #HelicitySpace. During his post-doctorate at Caltech, Dr. Pree played a key role in designing and simulating our advanced peristaltic nozzle. In?addition, he built a portable X-ray camera to support experiments in nuclear fusion and astrophysical research. He earned his doctoral degree in physics from UCLA in 2020 and studied various plasma phenomena, including dense plasma focus, laser-induced plasmas and spark discharges. He conducted these studies with techniques such as high-speed videography, microwave scattering and time-of-flight neutron detection. He received his bachelor’s degree in applied and engineering physics from Cornell University in 2013. “Our core team, advisors, and collaborators are from and have been educated around the world,” Dr. Pree shares. “I enjoy the color this adds to our discussions and the confidence that comes from knowing we can draw on our?global network to address technical issues.” #FusionPropulsion #SpaceTechnology #TeamHelicity?

#EmployeeSpotlight Joseph "Sam" Samaniego is working to develop the Helicity Drive proof of concept for Helicity Space. He comes to Helicity after working for NOAA and being stationed at the South Pole for 13 months. Sam's also worked with the Southwest Research Institute, NASA spacecraft missions, the Laboratory of Atmospheric and Space Physics, and the European Center for Particle Physics. He received his bachelor's from Boston University, earned a PhD in Plasma Diagnostics from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Sam also spent several seasons as a firefighter for Cal-Fire. Learn more about Sam: https://bit.ly/3WjosOU When asked about working for Helicity, Sam said, "Helicity Space is a small but potent team, where we all effectively wear multiple hats and act for the common goal." #TeamHelicity #FusionPropulsion #SpaceTechnology #Innovation

A #DayInTheLab at Helicity Space! One small step at a time, our expert team innovates, tests and repeats as we forge ahead in our mission to increase the efficiency of space travel, ultimately allowing us to expand our in-space capabilities and leverage new resources to benefit life on Earth. Way to go, #TeamHelicity! #FusionPropulsion #SpaceTechnology #Innovation

Join us in commemoration of humankind’s first lunar landing, #SpaceExplorationDay (or #MoonDay).?? ? Built on the progress made by those who innovated before us, the advancement of fusion propulsion technology will enable humankind to access and utilize the resources of space with greater efficiency. #HelicitySpace remains committed to continually pushing boundaries to discover new possibilities that will advance humanity’s in-space capabilities beyond imagination.?? ? Here’s to the next era!? ? #FusionPropulsion #SpaceInnovation #Apollo11

We look forward to hearing from one of #HelicitySpace's own Strategic Advisors, Dr. Alan Stern, as he shares insights from his journey as a scientist, explorer and adventurer at National Space Society's International Space Development Conference. We hope to see you there! #ISDC2024