The single most important performance metric in enabling bold human space exploration of the outer solar system and on to the stars is the ability to
GO INCREDIBLY FAST to any destination.
R&D FOR INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
STUDENT PROGRAMS
EDUCATION OUTREACH
R&D FOR INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL
LSI will conduct and fund applied R&D emerging from frontiers of physics and engineering as they apply to enabling fast interstellar transit.
Eagleworks: LSI will conduct R&D in laboratory facilities located near JSC exploring dynamic vacuum model.
I2 Grants: As part of the institute’s inauguration, LSI will be offering a series of research grants through the Interstellar Initiative Grants program.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
Partner with universities to jointly pursue mutual areas of interest from the leading edge of power and propulsion related physics to enable human exploration of the stars.
I2 Fusion Consortium: work with universities, industry, local and federal government to establish fusion research consortium
I2 Fission Consortium: initiate effort with focus on developing micro-reactors (~1MWe power), and foster development of nuclear thermal propulsion systems.
I2 Breakthrough Consortium: pursue fundamental physics research on the dynamic vacuum and other foundational physics topics.
STUDENT PROGRAMS
Portfolio of student programs from grade school to postdocs with pinnacle objective of educating and inspiring next generation to
join LSI in noble endeavor of enabling human exploration of the stars.
I2 Summer Class: one-week seminar class for high school students
I2 Internship: Internships for highly quality applicants at LSI.
I2 Graduate Scholar: graduate-level course focusing on interstellar flight
I2 Research Fellow: host Ph.D. students to pursue research at LSI.
I2 Postdoc Fellow: host postdocs to pursues research at LSI.
I2 Forever Hunting the Edge of the Map Awards: awards for high quality deep space exploration papers, tuition stipends, and minor interstellar studies of significant interest
Internship Requirements for Application form;
- Pursuing a BS in STEM field
- Minimum of 3.5 GPA
- 2 letter of Recommendation from current or past Professor
- 1 letter of Recommendation from non-academic relationship
- Essay; Why I am interested in learning more about Interstellar Human Travel?
EDUCATION OUTREACH
LSI will engage academic/student community at all ages/levels to educate on technical challenges to be overcome to enable human
interstellar exploration.
I2 Launch: general lecture to grade schools and colleges
I2 Orbit: focused colloquium to academia
I2 Escape: lighter public venues
I2 Booster: sponsor student-focused conferences with space exploration emphasis